Monumento a La Carreta
This large bronze sculpture group in Batlle Park shows three pairs of oxen pulling a loaded cart, honoring the pioneers who opened up Uruguay's interior.
The Monumento a La Carreta was created by Uruguayan sculptor José Belloni and unveiled in 1934. The life-size bronze group shows three pairs of oxen pulling a wooden-wheeled cart loaded with goods, while the driver stands alongside cracking his whip. It evokes the early pioneers and gauchos and is one of Montevideo's most popular public sculptures. It stands in Batlle Park, admission is free, and it is about a five-minute walk from the Estadio Centenario.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Estadio Centenario & Museo del Fútbol
- La Rambla & Pocitos Beach
- Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales
- Feria de Tristán Narvaja
- Parque Rodó
- Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
- Castillo Pittamiglio
- Punta Carretas Shopping