Representation:
- “The sculpture depicts a man emerging from the earth, holding a bronze key in his right hand.”
- “It symbolizes the strength, growth, and spirit of the Guatemalan community.”
Creation:
- “It was created by sculptor Walter Peter Brenne.”
- “The work took approximately three years and two months to complete.”
- “75 tons of Guatemalan marble were used in its construction.”
Characteristics:
- “It’s the largest carved sculpture in Guatemala City.”
- “It measures 3 meters in diameter and 1.5 meters in height.”
- “It’s surrounded by water with colorful fish and is located in front of a fountain.”
Inauguration:
- “It was inaugurated on May 31, 2014.”
Location:
- “It’s located in Paseo Cayalá, within Ciudad Cayalá, a residential and commercial complex in zone 16 of Guatemala City.”
Meaning:
- “Cayalá means ‘paradise’ in Kaqchikel.”
- “The sculpture has become an icon of Ciudad Cayalá and a popular tourist destination in Guatemala.”
This weekend, #IWD was celebrated See IWD Guatemala 2025 at Google Developer Groups GDG Guatemala, and thanks to the invitation from the WTM and GDG communities, I met amazing women with inspiring stories and, as a bonus, I got to know places that I can share with the world through Maps.