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Querétaro ( Spanish pronunciation: [keˈɾetaɾo] ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Querétaro (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Querétaro; Otomi: Hyodi Ndämxei ), is one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into 18 municipalities. Its capital city is Santiago de Querétaro.
Santiago de Querétaro ( Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo ðe keˈɾetaɾo]; Otomi: Dähnini Maxei), most commonly known as Querétaro, is the capital and largest city of the state of Querétaro, located in central Mexico. It is part of the macroregion of Bajío. [4]
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- Head to a Winery. Wine might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Mexico in the way it would if you were visiting, say, France or Napa Valley.
- Visit a Cheese Cave. Like wine, you might not associate Mexico with speciality and gourmet cheeses, but there are plenty of cheese producers in the region creating some seriously good products.
- Enjoy the Views From Peña de Bernal. If it’s Instagram-worthy views you’re looking for, make your way to Peña de Bernal, recognized as the third-largest monolith in the world.
- See the Aqueduct of Querétaro. One of the most impressive sights in Querétaro is the city’s stunning 75-arched aqueduct, built in the early 1700s. The aqueduct rises 75 feet (23 meters) above street level and was built to supply drinking water to the city from regional springs, which it did until 1970.
Queretaro, city, capital of Queretaro estado (state), central Mexico. Situated on the Mexican Plateau at an elevation of about 6,100 feet (1,860 meters) above sea level, it is some 130 miles (210 km) northwest of Mexico City. Queretaro is considered an excellent example of a Spanish colonial city.
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- Wander around the artsy historical center. Get lost walking around the historical center, remembering to look up and check the old houses’ tiled rooftops, their decorated and multicolored walls, and antique doors.
- Temple de Santa Rosa de Viterbo. Visit the Temple de Santa Rosa de Viterbo, which besides exhibiting some of the most beautiful architecture you’ll find anywhere, also regularly hosts unique art expositions.
- Temple and Church of Santa Cruz. Visit the Temple and Church of Santa Cruz and take a guided tour there. It’s only 20 pesos, and the young volunteer guides will tell you all the history as well as stories and legends about Santiago Queretaro, the monastery, and how it was founded.
- Take a look at the old aqueduct from the Mirador. Visit the “mirador“ or lookout, just behind the Templo of Santa Cruz, where you can admire stunning views of Queretaro’s historical Aqueduct.
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