February 16, 2016

Sandy had posted a question in the last couple of days asking if I had seen any of these red roadside memorials in Argentina.

 

The answer is Yes, they are everywhere. They usually have a large number of red flags posted on and around them. I had no idea what the significance of them was, until Sandy asked about them, so I asked her to research it. Here’s some more information on the story (and legend) of Gauchito Gil.

 

 

 

 

 

Many of these memorials also have a large number of water in bottles, as well as other beverages, placed in offering to Gauchito Gil.

I’m sure there’s more to the whole story yet, but it seems Argentines enjoy celebrating this defacto saint.