{
  "id": 18567763,
  "title": "Fuente de los Niños Miones in Guadalajara, Mexico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/fuente-de-los-ninos-miones-in-guadalajara-mexico",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Atlas Obscura",
    "slug": "atlas-obscura",
    "url": "https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fuente-de-los-ninos-miones"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Historic Center of Guadalajara, Mexico, the Fuente de los Niños Miones stands proudly in the Plaza Tapatía. This distinctive fountain, adorned with traditional black wrought ironwork, attracts the attention of curious travelers with its peculiar charm and urban wit. Created by sculptor Miguel Miramontes, the fountain was installed in 1982 and has become an essential stop on the walking route through Plaza Tapatía.\n\nThe Fuente de los Niños Miones is a sculptural gem that celebrates the joy of childhood. It features four child sculptures playfully engaging with water. The most whimsical aspect of this fountain is the water jets that emerge from various parts of their bodies, adding an element of mischief to the otherwise innocent scene. Visitors often pause to smile at the sight, appreciating the fountain's whimsical feature.\n\nLocated on Morelos Street, just next to the enigmatic Devil's Corner (Rincón del Diablo), the Fuente de los Niños Miones adds a touch of humor and vitality to the heart of Guadalajara's Jalisco. Positioned between the Degollado Theater and the Cabañas Cultural Institute, this picturesque fountain remains an eccentric spot that infuses the city with its distinctive charm.",
  "summary": "Framed by traditional black wrought ironwork, the Fuente de los Niños Miones delights passersby in Guadalajara's Historic Center, right in the Plaza Tapatía . This sculptural gem attracts curious travelers with its peculiar charm and a touch of urban cheekiness . Designed to celebrate the joy of childhood, the artwork was created by sculptor Miguel Miramontes and installed in 1982 . It sits on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Fuente de los Niños Miones fountain in Guadalajara's Plaza Tapatía",
    "Sculpted by Miguel Miramontes, installed in 1982",
    "Child sculptures playfully engage with water jets"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}