Mazatlan discount car rental and Cristo de las Noas
If someone were to ask you about the statute of Christ the Redeemer, would you be able to describe it? In all likelihood yes – it's the large Christ statue located in Ro de Janeiro, Brazil. But did you know that this isn't the only monumental statue of Christ in the world? Mexico is home to one as well – Cristo de las Noas. Located in Torreon, Cristo de las Noas is a sculpture by Vladimir Alvarado. It is named for the hill on which it stands, Cerro de las Noas (which in turn is named for the cactus that grow nearby), and is the third largest sculpture of Christ in Latin America. Mazatlan discount car rental travelers can see it from practically every street in Torreon.
Paying tribute to the Son
The Cristo de Las Noas was a project conceived by Jose Rodriguez Tenorio back in 1973. The sculpture, which measures 71.5 feet (21.80 metres), is made of more than 580 tons of reinforced concrete. It is the most significant symbol in Torreon. The Christ statue is a symbol of both the Catholic faith, as well as the iron will of the Torreonenses and the great priest Father Tenorio. Mazatlan discount car rental travelers will find a religious tourist site located at the foot of the statue, which houses many artifacts and exhibits.
A tourist attraction for your soul
Mazatlan discount car rental travelers are encouraged to visit the religious tourist complex located at the base of the Cristo de las Noas statue. The center, which is over 70,000 square metres large, houses some very unique attractions. Mazatlan discount car rental travelers will see several replicas of the Holy Land inside the serene building, as well as exhibits that chronicle the building of the Cristo. Mazatlan discount car rental travelers can also enjoy a delicious meal inside the onsite restaurants. The restaurant features panoramic views of the surrounding Laguna area.
Make a pilgrimage to Torreon
The city of Torreon, Coahuila relies on the Cristo de las Noas to generate funds for the local economy. Thousands of travelers embark on a pilgrimage to the city each year in order to pay their respects to the Catholic symbol. Thousands of non-religious travelers visit the statue each year as well; this is because the statue is located atop a stunning natural rock outcropping. But be forewarned – it's a steep hike to get to the top of the hill. Mazatlan discount car rental travelers can drive to the summit, however the road is not one of the best in the city.
Religious celebrations start at the Cristo
As you can imagine, Easter celebrations at the Cristo are an impressive sight to behold. Thousands of people flock to the monument, following the classic route of the Via Crucis. The parade continues down the Santa Cruz road, and head towards the Jubilee Cross. The parade ends in the Jubilee Square, which is a replica of the Plaza in Odessa, Russia. Mazatlan discount car rental travelers are invited to watch the parade as it passes, or join in on foot.
The Cristo de las Noas is a monument known throughout Latin America. If you're planning a trip to Mazatlan, AGA highly recommends gazing up your rental car and heading to Torreon to view this amazing landmark. The Cristo de Las Noas is open to the public year round. The statue offers a welcome to travelers from both far and wide. To learn more about Torreon and other area attractions, log onto the official Mexico Tourism Board website at
www.visitmexico.com. Torreon is located in the Coahuila state of Mexico.