Diana the Huntress, known locally as La Diana Cazadora, is the bronze fountain at the center of a roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma, where Calle Sevilla and Río Misisipi meet it. It was unveiled in 1942 and has since been through censorship, relocation and a new casting. It makes a quick, photogenic stop just 550 m from Hotel Emma Boutique.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 550 m |
| Getting there | About a 7-minute walk along Calle Sevilla |
| Hours | Fountain in public space, visible at any time |
| Cost | Free |
| Suggested time | 15 to 20 minutes |
What to see
- The sculpture by Juan Fernando Olaguíbel, set in a fountain designed by architect Vicente Mendiola. Its original name was “The Archer of the Northern Stars”: Diana aims at the sky, not at prey.
- A story of censorship: soon after the unveiling, the so-called League of Decency objected to the nude, and the figure had to wear bronze underwear welded in place. It came off in 1967.
- The figure you see today is a second casting made from the original mold. The first one, the censored statue, has stood in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, since 1970.
- Its current roundabout: Diana once stood at another point on Reforma, was removed in the 1970s and returned to the avenue in 1992, at the spot she occupies now.
- The contrast with Torre Mayor and the other skyscrapers around her, especially at sunset.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
On foot: about 550 m, roughly 7 minutes. Head toward Sevilla Metro station, cross Avenida Chapultepec and keep going straight north on Calle Sevilla through Colonia Juárez. The street ends on Paseo de la Reforma, right in front of the roundabout.
From elsewhere in the city: Sevilla station on Metro Line 1 is the closest stop; from there it’s the same five- or six-minute walk.
Tips for your visit
- The fountain sits in the middle of a busy roundabout: view it from the sidewalks and cross only at signaled crosswalks.
- On Sunday mornings Reforma opens to cyclists and walkers with the Muévete en Bici ride, the best time for car-free photos.
- At sunset the light hits the bronze and the glass towers from the side; it’s the nicest time to photograph her.
- Pair it with Torre Mayor, a few steps away, and with the Angel of Independence, east along Reforma.
Nearby
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to see Diana the Huntress?
Nothing. It’s a fountain on a public roundabout on Paseo de la Reforma, and you can see it at any time.
Where is the Diana the Huntress fountain?
On the Paseo de la Reforma roundabout with Calle Sevilla and Río Misisipi, between Colonia Cuauhtémoc and Colonia Juárez, next to Torre Mayor.
Is the Diana statue the original?
No. Today’s sculpture is a second casting made from the original mold. The first one has been in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, since 1970.
Where to stay near Diana the Huntress?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 550 m from the fountain, about a 7-minute walk along Calle Sevilla, and 200 m from Sevilla Metro.