The Cerro de la Gloria or the Glory hill is a mountain located near the city of Mendoza. This mountain acts as an icon of freedom struggle by San Martin and gives ample information about Mendoza and Argentinian history. Originally designed by Juan Manual Ferrari, the monument holds a bronze statue that depicts various icons of the war and various stories related to it. It was built in 1911 and works went on till its completion in 1914. Being a representation of freedom, the Cerro de la Gloria is considered as one of the most important destinations in Mendoza. Worth visiting, the national monument of the army of the Andes is breath-taking and so majestic. The monument is decorated with various fountains and lush vegetation. The road near the monument leads to a hill where the visitors can enjoy a stunning view of the Mendoza city. The monument also symbolizes Argentinian architectural glory, the stones with which the monument was built came from the high mountains of Mendoza. Cerro de la Gloria is located at a commanding view that depicts the history of Argentina.
Cerro de la Gloria is located at about 20 km from the city center. It is advised to pick a taxi or an Uber to reach the destination. It takes 30 minutes to reach there with a fare of 880 ARS.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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