Fuente de las Tarascas

The Fuente de las Tarascas is a bronze fountain near the colonial aqueduct in downtown Morelia's historic core. Three kneeling female figures hold a basket of regional fruits elevated above their heads.

The original concrete structure was built in 1931 and later replaced in 1984 with bronze sculptures by artist Jose Luis Padilla Retana. This transformation gave it the enduring form visitors see today.

The three figures represent Purépecha princesses and connect the monument to the region's indigenous heritage. They serve as symbols that visitors recognize as deeply rooted in Morelia's local identity.

The fountain sits at the intersection of Francisco I Madero Avenue and Acueducto Avenue, serving as a central meeting point downtown. The location is easily accessible and offers a natural spot for pausing to observe.

The faces of the bronze figures were modeled after a woman from Yunuen Island in Lake Patzcuaro, while the bodies represent artistic interpretation. This blend of reality and imagination makes each figure a distinctive creation.

Location: Morelia

Inception: 1931

Website: http://michoacan.travel/en/places/las-tarascas-fountain.html

GPS coordinates: 19.70286,-101.18242

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44