Woman of Tehuantepec, San Diego

Name: Woman of Tehuantepec
Address: San Diego, United States

#167 among attractions in San Diego

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Woman of Tehuantepec, also known as Aztec Woman of Tehuantepec, is an outdoor 1935 fountain and sculpture by Donal Hord, installed in the courtyard of Balboa Park's House of Hospitality, in San Diego, California. ()

Completed: 1935 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 32°43'52"N, 117°9'0"W

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Downtown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego United States

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Woman of Tehuantepec – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Us, Balboa Park, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum.

~650 ftW
Anthropology displays in historic digs
Museum of Us, San Diego
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Museum of Us is a cultural institution dedicated to exploring the human experience from multifaceted perspectives. Beyond a traditional museum, it delves into anthropology and invites visitors to reflect on...
~1230 ftE
Museum, Park, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Balboa Park, San Diego
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Park stands as a verdant oasis and a cultural hub, offering a rich tapestry of museums, gardens, and architecture. Covering over 1,200 acres, the park is not only a premiere destination for outdoor enthusiasts but also a...
~260 ftN
Intimate, curated 5-room gallery
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Timken Museum of Art stands as a testament to the power of fine art to inspire and educate. Known affectionately as San Diego's "jewel box" of fine art, the museum is renowned for its intimate atmosphere...
~990 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, the San Diego Natural History Museum, affectionately known as The Nat, stands as a beacon of knowledge for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This museum, founded in 1874, is one of the oldest scientific institutions in...
~400 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic expression in the vibrant city of San Diego, United States. This esteemed institution is renowned for its wide-ranging collection, which spans the globe and the...
~1210 ftNE
Museum, Colonial revival architecture
Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park, the Spanish Village Art Center is a vibrant artistic hub that invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and craftsmanship. This charming enclave, reminiscent of a quaint European village with its...
~310 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
2 min walk • Nestled within the scenic confines of San Diego's Balboa Park, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum stands as a testament to the intricate art of model railroading. This unique museum, which is the largest indoor model railroad display in North America, offers an...
~620 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
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~920 ftE
Hands-on exhibits and IMAX theater
Fleet Science Center, San Diego
5 min walk • The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park, located in San Diego, California. It is at the east end of the El Prado Drive walkway, next to the Bea Evenson Fountain and plaza in central Balboa Park.
~310 ftW
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
2 min walk • San Diego Art Institute was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club. Its name was changed in 1950 to...
~670 ftE
Park
Zoro Garden, San Diego
4 min walk • Zoro Garden is a 6-acre sunken garden within Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It is located between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Casa de Balboa. The name refers to the Persian mystic Zoroaster. The stone garden was originally built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition.

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Which popular attractions are close to Woman of Tehuantepec?

Nearby attractions include House of Hospitality, San Diego (1 min walk), Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego (1 min walk), Timken Museum of Art, San Diego (2 min walk), House of Charm, San Diego (2 min walk).

How to get to Woman of Tehuantepec by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woman of Tehuantepec:

Bus

Plaza de Panama • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (1 min walk)
Organ Pavilion Station • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (4 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (27 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (30 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (28 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (29 min walk)

Train

San Diego (39 min walk)