Monumento al Indio Tehuelche
Monumento al Indio Tehuelche
Monumento al Indio Tehuelche
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Dean-Traveller
Mugla, Türkiye1,241 contributions
Jan 2023
The statue stands on a headland at the end of the main beach of Puerto Madryn and is a stop on many organised tours. Good view back to town and the cruise ship port.
Patagonia was inhabited by the indigenous Tehuelche, the subject of the sculpture. The monument commemorates the special relationship between the indigenous people and the Welsh settlers who first landed on the nearby beach in 1865. The peoples helped each other, a very different relationship to that of other settler groups who persecuted the Tehuelche.
Patagonia was inhabited by the indigenous Tehuelche, the subject of the sculpture. The monument commemorates the special relationship between the indigenous people and the Welsh settlers who first landed on the nearby beach in 1865. The peoples helped each other, a very different relationship to that of other settler groups who persecuted the Tehuelche.
Written February 20, 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK8,486 contributions
Jan 2023
Set at the far end of the bay this statue is a monument to the Patagonian Indians who helped the Welsh when they first arrived. Good monument and on a great setting, good views all round. It really needs more information boards
Written January 26, 2023
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Duquesadiner
Glasgow, UK1,302 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
We came across this statue when we did a long walk along the coast from where our cruise ship had docked. There are a number of monuments and statues along the way, this is probably the most impressive. I think it pictures one of the local Patagonians and he certainly is an imposing figure. We learnt that the locals aided a number of settlers from Wales, sheep farmers I think, who left Great Britain to make new lives for themselves here. This statue makes a good photograph and is one of the highlights on our walking tour.
Written April 15, 2020
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Peter G
Sandhurst, UK589 contributions
Nov 2019
Stopped here for a photo opportunity while on the land train tour. was interesting to hear about the Welsh connection in this area and the help given by the local people hence the statue. A good place to stop for photos of the statue and thee area.
Written March 25, 2020
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William R
Sandersville, GA26 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
There's a good view of the Peninsula Valdes and of the Golfo Nuevo from this site on a bluff above the sea. Great place to watch the sunrise.
Written September 17, 2018
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browncondo2102
Kitchener, Canada1,828 contributions
Jan 2020
During our tour we stopped for a quick photo opportunity. It is dedicated to the Patagonian Indians who helped the Welsh Pioneers when they arrived here.
Written January 25, 2020
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wacotom
Leander, TX1,102 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This is one of those 5 - 10 minute stops for a quick picture and maybe an overview of the area. We cert6 would not put it as a go to must stop but if you are driving by OK for a quick stop.
Written December 7, 2019
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Vienna, VA404 contributions
Oct 2019
A great spot to stop and take a picture of the bay and the monument to the local Patagonian Indians who helped the original Welsh settlers of the Valdes peninsula.
Written November 20, 2019
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DPNA
Acapulco, Mexico340 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Just another statue. It is around the bay. I guess it is meaningful for the people, but to us no big deal.
Written April 15, 2019
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lobstaluva
Springfield, MA614 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
In the early 1800s the pampas and Patagonia were desolate lands inhabited by the indigenous Tehuelche. Argentina wanted to claim the land before Chile could, and under Julio Roca mass genocide of over 15,000 was committed. The intent was to clear the land in order to establish colonies and farming.
Meanwhile, the Welsh were feeling persecuted and emigrated in order to preserve their language and culture. They fled to Patagonia in 1865 where they were welcomed. (Some towns have retained the Welsh culture today....Puerto Madryn, Gaiman.) The persecuted Tehuelche helped the Welsh get established and they maintained a good relationship. This simple statue is to commemorate that critical relationship.
The statue sits at a great vantage point for nice views and photo ops.
Meanwhile, the Welsh were feeling persecuted and emigrated in order to preserve their language and culture. They fled to Patagonia in 1865 where they were welcomed. (Some towns have retained the Welsh culture today....Puerto Madryn, Gaiman.) The persecuted Tehuelche helped the Welsh get established and they maintained a good relationship. This simple statue is to commemorate that critical relationship.
The statue sits at a great vantage point for nice views and photo ops.
Written April 15, 2019
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Hola! hay forma de ir en colectivos urbanos hasta el monumento? caminando? que recomiendan?
Saludos
Written September 13, 2017
La distancia no es tanta así que se puede hacer caminando .
A la ida el último tramo es en subida pero no es mucha y las veredas están en perfecto estado.
Written September 13, 2017
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