What symbolic toy may a quinceañera receive as her final childhood doll?

The symbolic final childhood doll at a quinceañera is called la última muñeca.

The phrase means “the last doll,” representing the transition from childhood toward young adulthood. In one common presentation, the quinceañera receives the doll from her father or another important family member.

Some families use a doll dressed in a miniature version of the quinceañera’s gown. Others replace the doll with a different symbolic gift or omit the custom entirely. Traditions are especially varied between countries and individual families.

The last doll should not be confused with the changing-of-shoes ceremony. The doll symbolizes leaving childhood behind, while the shoes represent a public step into a more mature social role.