La Victoria del Viento

La Victoria del Viento is a monument in Pachuca featuring a large female figure holding a torch, flanked by representations of independence heroes and bronze reliefs. The work stands in the Plaza Bicentenario and serves as the central focal point of this public square.

The monument was created in 2010 to commemorate 200 years of Mexican independence. It honors figures like Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos, Ignacio López Rayón, and Andrés Quintana Roo, who were key personalities in Mexico's liberation movement.

The central figure draws from a Mexican legend about a woman who sacrificed herself for her land through a love affair with the wind. This mythical story gives the monument a poetic layer that visitors sense when looking at the sculpture.

The site is centrally located in Pachuca and accessible by foot, with the surroundings best explored at different times of day. Visitors should note that sun exposure is direct in this open space, so weather protection can be helpful.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the statue received a face mask installation, making it a symbol of public health awareness. This unusual adaptation showed how the monument could respond to contemporary concerns.