Glorieta de Nicaragua (Nicaragua Roundabout), Madrid

In Retiro Park, you'll come across various pathways and circular spaces named after famous Latin American locations, including Glorieta de Honduras and Glorieta de Nicaragua. The latter is home to a stunning fountain called the Fountain of the Turtles ("Fuente de los Galápagos"), which was commissioned by Ferdinand VII to commemorate the first birthday of Princess Isabella, who would later become Isabella II. Originally located in the Red de San Luis, the fountain was moved to Glorieta de Nicaragua in Retiro Park in 1879, where it stands near the large lake and the bandstand.

The fountain depicts three fairies presenting their gifts to the princess, symbolizing well-wishes for her future reign. The dolphins carrying four children on their backs represent intelligence, wisdom, and prudence, while the marine elements symbolize fertility as water is the source of life. The presence of Galápagos tortoises signifies longevity.