Hemiciclo de la Rotonda

/ e.miˈsi.klo ðe la roˈton.da / landmark /

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The Hemiciclo de la Rotonda is a monument in Guayaquil, Ecuador, that celebrates unity and independence in Latin America. It honours two key historical figures: Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín, both of whom led movements that helped free South American countries from Spanish colonial rule in the 1800s.

The monument shows the two leaders shaking hands, marking their famous 1822 meeting in Guayaquil. That meeting symbolised a shared vision for independence across the continent, even though they came from different backgrounds and led separate armies.

Located on the Malecón 2000, a popular riverfront walkway, the Hemiciclo is both a national landmark and a symbol of Latin American unity, pride, and anti-colonial history. It is visited by locals, tourists, and students as a reminder of Ecuador’s role in the broader fight for independence.

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