
A general view of the Baluarte Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the world, that connects the north-western state of Sinaloa with Durango and Mazatlan, January 5, 2012. At 1,124 metres long (3,687 feet) and hanging at over 400 metres high (1312 feet), the Baluarte Bridge is part of the country's elaborate bicentennial celebrations to mark its independence from Spain in 1810.

A view of the Baluarte Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the world, that connects the north-western state of Sinaloa with Durango and Mazatlan, during the official launch January 5, 2012. At 1,124 metres long (3,687 feet) and hanging at over 400 metres high (1312 feet), the Baluarte Bridge is part of the country's elaborate bicentennial celebrations to mark its independence from Spain in 1810.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon (C) pours concrete during a ceremony to kick off the final stage of construction of the highest suspension bridge in the world, connecting the north-western state of Sinaloa with Durango and Mazatlan, January 5, 2012. At 1,124 metres long (3,687 feet) and hanging at over 400 metres high (1312 feet), the Baluarte Bridge is part of the country's elaborate bicentennial celebrations to mark its independence from Spain in 1810