Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres Tours and Activities

Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres showing heritage architecture, a park and a memorial
Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres featuring a park, flowers and a memorial
Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres featuring night scenes, heritage elements and a memorial
Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres which includes a memorial, a city and a statue or sculpture
Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres showing a memorial, a garden and a statue or sculpture


This impressive monument honors distinguished men and women of Jalisco who have made a significant contribution to society during their lives.

The Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres (Rotunda of the Illustrious People of Jalisco) is a monument that honors exceptional people from the state of Jalisco. It pays homage to leaders of the arts, sciences, education, politics and human rights. Visit the rotunda to learn about these people and their achievements and to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Admire the rotunda’s majestic neoclassical design, which comprises 17 large columns supporting a circular stone structure. Find the simple inscription on the stone, which reads “Jalisco a sus hijos esclarecidos” (to Jalisco’s distinguished sons). The monument was built in 1952 and was originally called Rotonda de Hombres Ilustres de Jalisco (Rotunda of Illustrious Men of Jalisco). The name was changed to include women in 2000 when teacher Irene Robledo Garcia became the first female to be honored.

Observe the solemn and peaceful atmosphere around the memorial. Read the names of the distinguished citizens of Jalisco who made an impact on society during their lifetime. The monument honors individuals such as the poet Enrique González Martinez and renowned painter José Clemente Orozco, whose murals feature at the Palacio de Gobierno and the Hospicio Cabañas. The cremated ashes of those honored rest in separate urns at the center of the monument. Underneath the floor also lie the remains of General Ramón Corona, who fought for Mexico during the French invasion.

Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere in the surrounding plaza and share a picnic with friends on the grass. Admire the 24 bronze statues of Jalisco’s most illustrious people located throughout the square. Come at night to see the rotunda spectacularly lit up.

The Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres is located in Guadalajara’s historic region, just north of the city centre. Take a tram to the Plaza Universidad stop and walk the short distance to the monument. Combine your visit with a tour of the Teatro Degollado or the Guadalajara Cathedral, which are nearby.

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