Timeline
18:20
Panadería y Repostería Hornerito
Grab a sweet pastry or bread from this bakery. It opens at 07:00 and stays open until 20:00, so it is ready for you well before the golden hour begins. A quick 12-minute walk brings you back toward the center.
18:40
Stroll through Plaza Constitución. This central square is a pleasant 10-minute walk from the bakery. It serves as a calm waypoint before the final approach to the monument.
19:05
Find the viewing spot in Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz. The statue faces ENE, so the setting sun in the WSW casts a warm light on its front. This is the moment to stand still and watch the light hit the stone.
19:25
End the walk at Plaza Peter Travesi Canedo. It is a short 9-minute walk from the statue. The plaza is known for its cultural and theatrical activity, offering a lively atmosphere to unwind after the quiet of the statue viewing.
Local tip
The walk between the statue and the final plaza is short and direct. If you need a drink after, check the route to one of the nearby pubs.
Check before you go
- Panadería y Repostería Hornerito is open until 20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, but closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Worth knowing
- Panadería y Repostería Hornerito is open at 18:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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