Santiago de Querétaro

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Santiago de Querétaro Essentials

Santiago de Querétaro’s UNESCO-listed historic center is defined by its 18th-century aqueduct and a high concentration of Baroque architecture. This collection includes the Santa Rosa de Viterbo Church, known for its ornate silver and ivory interior, and the Hill of the Bells, the site of Emperor Maximilian I’s execution. Significant revolutionary landmarks like the Republic Theatre and the House of the Corregidora sit alongside tranquil colonial squares and 16th-century convents, reflecting the city’s pivotal role in Mexican history and independence.

Santiago de Querétaro Essentials — Map

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Aqueduct in Querétaro

The aqueduct of Querétaro is an 18th-century aqueduct in the Mexican city of Querétaro.

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Santa Rosa de Viterbo Church

Admire the beauty of the Baroque temple. See its unique portal as well as remarkable interior decorated with silver and ivory ornaments.

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Plaza de Armas

A peaceful square with a statue of Marqués y Arana located in the heart of the historic center. It's a popular meeting place.

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Cathedral of Queretaro

The St. Philip Neri Cathedral, also Querétaro Cathedral, is a Catholic church that was built by the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.

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Hill of the Bells

The Cerro de las Campanas is a hill and national park located in Querétaro City, Mexico.

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Republic Theatre

Teatro de la República is a theater in the historic center of the city of Querétaro, México.

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Zenea Garden

Enjoy some rest in the garden of a former Franciscan temple. Green foliage and a statue of the Greek goddess Hebe makes it a great…

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Santa Clara Church

Visit a church dating back to the 17th century. Its beautiful interior offers much to see: paintings, sculptures and an altar.

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Church and Convent of Santa Cruz

A temple and a monastery dating back to the 16th century which was used as the seat of US troops two centuries later.

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Saint Augustin Church and Former Convent

Admire the beauty of the 18th-century temple - an architectural gem of Queretaro. The unique Baroque interior is worth seeing as well.

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Regional Museum

A museum where you can admire artifacts such as sculptures, ceramics, weapons, paintings and clothing from the Queretaro region.

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Mirador

This elevated viewpoint offers panoramic vistas of the 18th-century aqueduct's 74 stone arches and the surrounding city landscape.

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The Magistrate’s Wife’s Garden

María Josefa Crescencia Ortiz Téllez–Girón, popularly known as Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez or La Corregidora was an insurgent and…

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Hidalgo Park

Visit a peaceful park established more than two centuries ago and relax in the shade of its trees. Notice the sculpture in the middle, too.

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House of the Corregidora

See a former royal palace and jail, nowadays serving as the seat of Querétaro government. It's still a symbol of Mexican independence.

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