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Monument · Humahuaca, Jujuy
Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
Sculptural ensemble by Ernesto Soto Avendaño at the top of the central stairway of Humahuaca.
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About Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
The Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia rises above the center of Humahuaca, at the end of a stairway. The work by Ernesto Soto Avendaño honors the participation of the northern populations in the Argentine wars of independence. The ensemble can be seen from the nearby streets and squares.
The figures, the reliefs and the volumes of the monument form a composition that takes on another reading when viewed up close. The elevated position also allows you to situate the urban core and the surrounding relief. The visit involves climbing steps, different from walking the flatter streets of the center.
Climb slowly and take breaks, as Humahuaca is already at altitude. Observe the pieces from the circulation areas, without using the structure as support or as a place to climb. The visit can be paired with the cathedral and the Cabildo in a historical route, with time to look at the details instead of simply reaching the top of the stairway.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From forty minutes to an hour.
Best time
A daytime period with enough time for the stairway. Avoid rushing the ascent, especially soon after arriving from lower-altitude towns.
How to get there
The stairway starts from Humahuaca's historic core. Walk from the square and follow the steps up to the ensemble.
Tip
Make the ascent in stages and observe the reliefs at the top; do not walk on the sculptural parts.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
Is the monument at the level of the square?
No. It is reached by a stairway that rises from the historic center.
Who created the ensemble?
The sculptor Ernesto Soto Avendaño, whose work also has a cultural presence in Tilcara.
Can it be combined with a visit to the center?
Yes. The monument is close to the cathedral and the Cabildo, but the ascent demands its own pace and time.