Central America
Nicaragua
Rivas Department

Christ of the Mercy

The Christ of the Mercy is a colossal statue of Jesus Christ in the city of , , to a height of 134m above sea level. The statue is located high above the northernmost seawall in the bay of San Juan.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: statue in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
  • Also known as: “Cristo de la Misericordia” and “El Cristo de la Misericordia”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include San Juan del Sur Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
Photo: Jrozwado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 2 km south of Christ of the Mercy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Juan del Sur and Las Marías.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
is a port on the of southwestern . It's probably the best base for surfers to explore the surrounding beaches.

Hamlet
Photo: Adam Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km north of Christ of the Mercy.

is a beach on the of south western with great sand and good surfing. It is just north of .

Christ of the Mercy

Latitude
11.26175° or 11° 15′ 42″ north
Longitude
-85.88186° or 85° 52′ 55″ west
Elevation
118 metres (387 feet)
Height
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
763P7469+P7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2133963710
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q5108954
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Christ of the Mercy” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Villa Noche and Bahia Del Sol Villas & Condominiums.

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