San Antonio, Texas: Ahinga Bird and Blue Panther
Massive, brightly colored mosaic-covered sculptures of the ahinga bird and blue panther, part of a legend of the Payaya Indians.
- Address:
- 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX
- Directions:
- Downtown, just east of I-37 exit 140B, in Yanaguana Garden. On the northbound side of S. Alamo St. just north of its intersection with E. Cesar Chavez Blvd.
- Hours:
- Daily 7 AM - Midnight
- Admission:
- Free, donations accepted
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Massive, brightly colored mosaic-covered sculptures by local artist Oscar Alvarado of the ahinga bird and blue panther. Both were part of a legend of the Payaya Indians, Yanaguna was a spirit who lived in the headwaters of the San Antonio River and took the form of a blue panther. The native anhinga bird would dive into the water to receive sustenance from Yanaguana.
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