Christ of the Mercy, Religious monument in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
The Christ of Mercy stands 24 meters tall on a hilltop, consisting of 195 metal and fiberglass pieces that overlook the bay of San Juan del Sur.
Completed in 2009, the statue emerged from Erwin González's vision following his recovery from cancer, with Costa Rican sculptor Max Ulloa Rayo directing the construction.
The statue faces the local church, marking the transformation of San Juan del Sur from a fishing village into a prominent religious and tourist destination.
Visitors can access the statue daily between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with entrance fees of $2 for international visitors and $1 for Nicaraguan nationals.
The structure weighs four and a half tons and ranks as the eleventh largest Jesus statue worldwide, positioned 134 meters above sea level.
Location: San Juan del Sur
Inception: 1728
Address: 7469+Q7H, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua San Juan del Sur
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 11.26175,-85.88186
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:45
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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