Vargas Swamp Lancers, Bronze sculpture at Vargas Swamp, Paipa, Colombia.
The monument features 14 horsemen and their steeds in bronze, reaching a height of 33 meters and extending 100 meters in length.
The sculpture commemorates the Battle of Vargas Swamp in July 1819, where Colonel Juan José Rondón led 14 lancers against Spanish forces.
Created by sculptor Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt in 1970, the monument stands as Colombia's largest bronze artwork dedicated to independence fighters.
Visitors can climb 36 steps around the monument, which represent the age of Simon Bolivar during the battle of Vargas Swamp.
Each bronze horse in the monument weighs three tons, with the entire structure reaching a total weight of 235 tons.
Location: Paipa
Inception: 1970
Creator: Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 5.73750,-73.07500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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