When you visit Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco, you can experience the Monumento a los Niños Héroes. Located right in a prominent roundabout, this monument stands as an important landmark in the city. Over time, the site took on a new and powerful meaning when local activists intervened at the location.
Through their actions, activists symbolically renamed the roundabout as the Glorieta de las y los desaparecidos, or the Roundabout of the disappeared. As you explore Guadalajara, visiting this site allows you to see both the original Monumento a los Niños Héroes and the meaningful intervention brought by these activists. The roundabout serves as a space transformed by community action, making it a unique stop for travelers interested in local history and public monuments in Jalisco.
While taking in the site, you will see how activists re-envisioned the monument area and gave the roundabout its symbolic new name. It offers you an authentic glimpse into the ongoing story of Guadalajara, highlighting how public spaces and historic monuments evolve through local civic expression.
What to see at Roundabout of the disappeared
- Monumento a los Niños Héroes location
- Situated in a Guadalajara roundabout
- Site intervened by activists
- Symbolically renamed Glorieta de las y los desaparecidos
Visiting tips
Take time to observe the symbolic changes made to this historical roundabout during your visit to Guadalajara.
How long: 30-60 minutes · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Roundabout of the disappeared is easy to reach on Guadalajara’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan and Telmex Auditorium. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Guadalajara travel guide.
See the full Guadalajara travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.