FR ACTALES A NUESTRO ALREDEDOR Fractals around us Juan E. Nápoles Valdes Leonel L. Palomá Parra ABSTRACT In this paper we illustrate, without much formality, the presence of fractals around us. First we establish some basic concepts, establishing a classification of fractals, allowing the desired content and present some conclusions in relation to mathematics education. Key words: Fractals. Self-similarity. Education.