Our Lady of the Cloud Monument
Our Lady of the Cloud Monument, Religious monument on Mount Abuga in Azogues, Ecuador
The aluminum statue reaches 25 meters in height with a 5-meter base, rising at an elevation of 3,090 meters above sea level in Cañar Province.
Franciscan friar Manuel García initiated the construction in 2004, and the monument was completed in 2009, followed by its dedication on October 10, 2010.
The monument represents the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, serving as a central location for religious festivals and gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can access the monument through maintained roads leading to Mount Abuga, with regular transportation services available from the city of Azogues.
The structure weighs 350 tonnes and measures 25 meters in width, making it visible from neighboring peaks including Mount Zhalao and Cerro Cojitambo.
Location: Cañar Province
Location: Azogues
Inception: 2007
Elevation above the sea: 3,090 m
Height: 25 m
GPS coordinates: -2.72040,-78.83090
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:42
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