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'''San Biritute''' is a pre-Columbian stone monolith in the comuna of '''SacachĂşn''', SimĂłn BolĂvar (Julio Moreno) parish, Santa Elena canton. Carved by the Huancavilca people, it is known as the "god of fertility and water" and is described as the largest pre-Columbian human figure found in Ecuador. | '''San Biritute''' is a pre-Columbian stone monolith in the comuna of '''SacachĂşn''', SimĂłn BolĂvar (Julio Moreno) parish, Santa Elena canton. Carved by the Huancavilca people, it is known as the "god of fertility and water" and is described as the largest pre-Columbian human figure found in Ecuador. | ||
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* It is looked after by the comuna's council (''cabildo''), which pays for its upkeep. | * It is looked after by the comuna's council (''cabildo''), which pays for its upkeep. | ||
* Every '''July''' the comuna celebrates the '''Retorno de San Biritute'''. | * Every '''July''' the comuna celebrates the '''Retorno de San Biritute'''. | ||
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== The "road of the gods" == | == The "road of the gods" == | ||
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''Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 190–193, 221).'' | ''Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 190–193, 221).'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:17, 22 October 2026
🏺 San Biritute
San Biritute is a pre-Columbian stone monolith in the comuna of SacachĂşn, SimĂłn BolĂvar (Julio Moreno) parish,…
San Biritute is a pre-Columbian stone monolith in the comuna of SacachĂşn, SimĂłn BolĂvar (Julio Moreno) parish, Santa Elena canton. Carved by the Huancavilca people, it is known as the "god of fertility and water" and is described as the largest pre-Columbian human figure found in Ecuador.
Visiting
- The monolith is on open display every day; entry is free.
- It is looked after by the comuna's council (cabildo), which pays for its upkeep.
- Every July the comuna celebrates the Retorno de San Biritute.
Did you know…?
🛢️ …Ecuador's oil story began at Ancón in 1911 — and the English company town still stands?
The "road of the gods"
The parish is known for an ancient route through Manteño-Huancavilca territory (about 800–1532 AD) where several monoliths survive. Similar figures can be seen at the Centro de Interpretación Cultural Los Ceibitos (Museo de los Monolitos) in the comuna of Las Balsas, Colonche parish, where the stones remain where they were found.
Getting there
SacachĂşn is inland; an asphalt road links it with Julio Moreno. The area is dry forest, so take water and sun protection.
See also
Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 190–193, 221).
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