Fuente de las Tarascas

Three bronze statues of kneeling women hold a basket of regional fruits above their heads near the colonial aqueduct in downtown Morelia.

The fountain's original concrete statues from 1931 were replaced in 1984 with bronze sculptures created by artist Jose Luis Padilla Retana.

The three figures represent Purepecha princesses named Atzimba, Erendira, and Tzetzangari, connecting the monument to regional indigenous heritage.

The fountain stands at the intersection of Francisco I Madero Avenue and Acueducto Avenue, marking a central meeting point in Morelia.

The faces of the bronze figures were modeled after a woman from Yunuen Island in Lake Patzcuaro, while their bodies were artistic interpretations.

Location: Morelia

Inception: 1931

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

GPS coordinates: 19.70286,-101.18242

Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:50