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Monument · Alausí, Chimborazo
Monument to Saint Peter
A 21-meter statue of Alausí’s patron, covered in ceramic mosaics, atop Loma de Lluglli; the viewpoint looks over the town roofs and the valley.
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About Monument to Saint Peter
The Monument to San Pedro sits atop Loma de Lluglli, a hill on the edge of Alausí, and can be seen from almost the whole town. The statue is 21 meters tall and was made by Ecuadorian artist Eddie Crespo in 2001, clad with more than one million small ceramic pieces.
San Pedro is Alausí’s patron saint. According to tradition, the place received the name San Pedro de Alausí from Sebastián de Benalcázar on June 29, 1534, the saint’s day. The San Pedro festival, from June 22 to July 2, includes a novena, procession, music and traditional dances, and the devotion moves from the center up to the monument.
The hill serves as a natural viewpoint. From the top you can see the roofs and streets of the center, the train station, the iglesia Matriz with its two towers and the slopes of the Chanchán river valley, where the railway descends.
The climb is short but steep, by streets and stairs from the center. Along the way, Alausí’s old houses, many over a hundred years old, show the wooden balconies typical of the town.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About one hour, including the walk up from the center and time at the viewpoint.
Best time
In the morning or after the train ride, when the valley is usually clear. At the end of June, during the San Pedro festival, activity increases.
How to get there
From Alausí’s center, walk up the streets and stairs that lead to Loma de Lluglli in a short, steep hike.
Tip
Climb slowly and take water: the slope is short but over 2,300 meters high. The view from the top helps you understand the railway’s route before or after the train.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Monument to Saint Peter
How tall is the Monument to Saint Peter of Alausí?
The statue is 21 meters high and stands atop the Loma de Lluglli. It was made in 2001 by the artist Eddie Crespo, using more than one million ceramic pieces.
How do you get up to the Monument to Saint Peter?
On foot, via streets and stairways from downtown Alausí, a short but steep climb up to the Loma de Lluglli.
When is the festival of Saint Peter in Alausí?
From June 22 to July 2, with a novena, procession, music and traditional dances. The saint’s day, June 29, also marks the city’s founding.