Monumento a la clava

The Clava Monument stands 15 meters tall at the northern entrance of Cañete, featuring a metallic structure covered in painted tiles with handprints of local children.

The monument represents the traditional ceremonial club used by Mapuche military leaders, known as toquis, who led their communities in important decisions and conflicts.

The structure incorporates symbolic drawings of Mapuche cosmovision and forms part of the Ceremonial La Araucana route, connecting the city entrance to Fort Tucapel.

Visitors can reach the monument from the main square by following Arturo Prat Street to Mariqueo, then turning left onto Avenida Presidente Frei.

The monument features the handprints of two thousand children from different schools in Cañete, creating a collective artwork called Tribute of the Children of Cañete.

Location: Cañete

GPS coordinates: -37.79302,-73.38973

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:21