Río Gallegos - Monuments

To General Julio Argentino RocaThe monument pays homage to the peace agreement signed in 1899 between Roca (President of Argentina) and Errazuriz (President of Chile) for the border issues.
The monument is located in the intersection of San Martin and Roca Avenues.
Monument to soldier José OrtegaHomage to José Ortega, who was born in Rio Gallegos and who died in Malvinas War, in 1982.The monument is located in the intersection of Sureda and Soldado Ortega streets.Monument to the CentenaryIt is located in the intersection of Costanera Avenue and Comodoro Rivadavia street. The monument reminds the history of the city. It was designed by the artist Eduardo Minicelli and it has been built on a Z-shaped base with a curved angle. Its main axis has an east-west orientation, similar to the access channel to our estuary. In the monument you will find a coat and a replica of the bow that belonged to Villarino ship. There are also two bas-relieves; the one on the left represents the tenacity and bravery of the first inhabitants, while the one on the right represents the population of the area and importance of the family, as a social group. On the right, you will see an allegory that represents peace, progress, work and technique. The clock is a replica of the one that was in the intersection of Roca and San Martin Avenues.General San Martin ParkAt the beginning of the 20th Century, this site was known as Mitre Park and it was surrounded by a wire fence. In 1913, the authorities erect a monument of General San Martin in the centre of the park and set up the first children’s park of the city. Finally, the statue of General San Martin was unveiled in 1954.The park is surrounded by San Martin Avenue and Don Bosco, Errázuriz, and Maipú streets.
Monument to the Air Force Pilots: It is located on Costanera Avenue, between Chacabuco and Comodoro Rivadavia streets. The monument looks towards the north, the right hand of the pilot points at Malvinas Islands, while the right hand holds a helmet. This monument is a work of Francisco Pelló; it was built using metal, on a masonry base similar to the wings that simbolize the Air Force. It was inaugurated on December 19th, 1983.