Pirulín

A pirulín (also known as pirulí) is a multicolor, conic-shaped lollipop of about 10 to 15 cm long, with a sharp conical or pyramidal point, with a stick in the base, and wrapped in cellophane.

Pirulín

A Mexican woman during a festival, holding a big pirulí candy
Alternative names	Pico dulce, pirulí, chupirul
Type	Confectionery

In Argentina, Colombia, and Cuba, this hard candy used to be very popular and sold in the streets and squares by a pirulinero, who are considered a form of peddlers specializing in the candy. Nowadays, it is most commonly found in certain supermarkets specializing in sweets and in a few "kioscos".^{[citation needed]}

José Arechavaleta is credited with the invention of pirulí.^[1][2]

Other names for pirulín:

• Bolivia: pirulo.
• Chile: pico dulce.
• Guatemala: chupete.
• Mexico: pirulí or chupirul (the latter name is a result of the success of the trademark used by Luxus).^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Chupa Chups, Spanish confectionery brand
• Torrespaña, a television tower nicknamed "Pirulí" in Madrid, Spain.
• Víctor Yturbe, a Mexican singer, nicknamed "El Pirulí".