Cerro de la Gloria, Summit in General San Martín Park, Mendoza, Argentina.

Cerro de la Gloria, also called cerro del Pilar, is a hill in Mendoza's General San Martín Park. Its summit holds the Monument to the Army of the Andes, 16 metres tall, with a base of multi-tonne rocks and bronze sculptures cast in Buenos Aires. An equestrian statue of San Martín stands at the front, flanked by two groups of five Granaderos a Caballo.

The monument was erected to honor the Army of the Andes, which crossed the mountain range in 1817 under General San Martín's command during South America's independence wars. The location became a memorial to this crucial military campaign that shaped the region's political future.

The monument carries the inscription "La Patria al Ejército de los Andes" and shows the shields of Argentina, Chile and Peru on its base, marking the three countries the campaign involved. The hill was renamed from Cerro del Pilar to Cerro de la Gloria by executive decree on 30 January 1913.

The hill is accessible via paved pathways with multiple stops to rest and enjoy views along the way. Bring water and sun protection as the hilltop can be exposed, especially on hot days.

The bronze monument includes detailed friezes showing women donating jewelry and soldiers from different backgrounds and origins. These carved scenes tell the story of the diverse people who participated in the historic mountain crossing.