A cat was spotted lounging on top of the Cristo de la Concordia monument in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on February 11, 2025. Standing at 40.44 meters, this colossal monument is one of the tallest statues of Christ in the whole world and a highly revered peace symbol for the region. You can find more information on the monument here. The unexpected arrival of the cat at such a height has amazed onlookers and social media users, with everyone wondering how it managed to get there.
The remarkable moment was caught on camera by TikTok user @lucerorevollo, whose video quickly went viral, racking up nearly five million views. In the footage, the cat appears relaxed, nestled in the folds of the statue’s robe, oblivious to the stir it caused below. Social media erupted with reactions, blending awe and amusement.
One user on X commented,
“Cats truly are unstoppable,”
while another wondered aloud,
“Who’s going up to rescue it?”
So, how did this daring feline pull off such a feat? Experts point to the statue’s internal structure as the most likely explanation. The Cristo de la Concordia is hollow, featuring a series of tunnels and stairs designed for maintenance workers and occasionally open to tourists on Sundays. This network offers a plausible path for the cat to climb its way to the top. Scaling the statue’s smooth exterior would have been a near-impossible challenge, even for a creature as nimble as a cat. Read more details about the incident here.
Interestingly, the cat might not be a stranger to the area. Residents of Cochabamba have noted that a small community of cats frequents the statue’s base, with some even making it their home. This particular feline could be a local, well-acquainted with the statue’s hidden passages. One social media comment hinted at a deeper story, saying,
“It’s a little cat from the Cristo, she has her kitten, they live there,”
suggesting a level of comfort with its lofty surroundings.
