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Monument · Tunuyán, Mendoza
Monumento Retorno a la Patria
Work by Luis Perlotti in the Manzano Histórico, inaugurated in 1950. The stone and bronze ensemble honors San Martín's return via the Portillo pass.
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About Monumento Retorno a la Patria
The Monument Retorno a la Patria is located on the Manzano Histórico circuit, in Los Chacayes. Luis Perlotti's work was inaugurated in 1950 and honors San Martín's return to Argentina via the Portillo pass. The memory of that route is the central theme of the composition.
Stone, travertine marble and bronze form a set of volumes and reliefs. The work can be observed from the paved area at its base, recognizing the figures and the stepped organization. The slopes behind the monument keep the link between the tribute and the mountain setting.
Include a stop with time to look at the details, rather than using the monument only as a marker for a quick photograph. The visit is outdoors and can accompany the route through the Manzano core. Nearby museums have their own service modes and are not automatically part of this visit.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From half an hour to an hour to observe the ensemble and the reliefs.
Best time
Daylight makes it easier to observe the stone and the bronze pieces. June to August is usually a cold period in the Manzano region, requiring warm clothing.
How to get there
From Tunuyán, follow Ruta Provincial 94 to the Manzano Histórico. The monument is located in the core of the memory circuit, near the visitor service areas.
Tip
Notice both the upper part and the reliefs near the base. The tribute refers to San Martín's return, not only to the crossing of the Army of the Andes.
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Frequently asked questions about Monumento Retorno a la Patria
Who created the monument?
The work is by sculptor Luis Perlotti and was inaugurated in 1950, on the Manzano Histórico circuit.
Which episode does the work honor?
San Martín's return to Argentina via the Portillo pass, after his role in the independence campaigns.
Does the stop include museums of the region?
The monument is an outdoor visit. Nearby museums have their own opening hours and routes, which need to be checked separately.