Christ of the Mercy, Colossal Jesus statue in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
Christ of the Mercy is a 24-meter statue on a hilltop made from 195 metal and fiberglass pieces overlooking the bay of San Juan del Sur. The structure stands 134 meters above sea level and commands views across the coastal landscape from nearly every angle.
The statue was completed in 2009 and emerged from Erwin González's vision following his recovery from a serious illness. Costa Rican sculptor Max Ulloa Rayo directed the construction of this work.
The right index finger of the statue points south, toward the Pacific and the mountains of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The work was commissioned by Erwin González Bendaña, a devotee of Jesús de la Misericordia who pledged to build a sanctuary after a period of illness. A small chapel stands at the foot of the statue.
The site is open daily and involves a short climb to reach the plateau where the statue stands. Bring water and sun protection, as shade is limited in this area.
The right index finger points south, toward the Pacific and the mountains of Nicaragua and Costa Rica beyond. Sculptor Max Ulloa Rayo coated the fiberglass with a beeswax patina that filters sun, repels fungus and seals out moisture.
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