Mirador de la Flor
Monument in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
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Mirador de la Flor (English: Overlook of the Flower[1][2][3]) is a monument in Corpus Christi, Texas, that honors Tejano musician Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who was murdered on March 31, 1995 at age 23. About 30,000 people visit the monument every year, especially citizens of Corpus Christi and cities located in Texas.[4] It is located a few miles north of Selena's burial site at Seaside Memorial Park, and features a life-sized bronze statue of the singer, sculpted by Corpus Christi native H.W. "Buddy" Tatum. Selena's statue leans against a concrete pillar, looking towards the Corpus Christi Bay.
| Mirador de la Flor (Overlook of the Flower) | |
|---|---|
Full view of the monument, including the statue of Selena | |
  Location within Texas | |
| 27°47′48″N 97°23′28″W | |
| Location | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| History | |
Dedicated | May 25, 1997 |
| Site notes | |
| Sculptor | H. W. Tatum |
| Visitors | 30,000 (around) |
The monument also features a motif of white roses, said to be Selena's favorite, and a memorial plaque facing Shoreline Boulevard. A 4-foot (1.2 m) high stainless steel barrier was added in 2000 to protect the statue and pillar from graffiti.
Plaque dedicating Mirador De La Flor to Selena
