Culture and Traditions
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Culture and Traditions
Destinations
Adventure and Nature
Magical Towns
Information
MICE tourism
TOP SIGHTS IN QUERÉTARO
Alameda Hidalgo
This is a park in downtown dating back to the late 18th century.
It is an ideal place for a leisurely walk under the shade of lush trees. On the exterior railings, you can enjoy photography exhibitions.
Location
Avenida Ignacio Zaragoza s/n, esquina con Av. Constituyentes, Col. Centro, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Auditorio Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
An impressive building inaugurated in 1985.
Designed by architect Luis Alfonso Fernández Siurob, it has a capacity of 41,673 people and 24 entrances.
Location
Av. Constituyentes Sierra de Zimapán, Col. Villas del Sol, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Casa Queretana de las Artesanías
The Crafts House is an exhibition and sales hall for crafts from the state of Querétaro.
Its objective is to preserve and support the artisanal production of the state.
Location
And. Libertad No. 52, Centro, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Cerro de las Campanas
One of the most emblematic sites in the city.
It is the place where Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg and Generals Miguel Miramón and Tomás Mejía were executed.
Location
Cerro de las Campanas, Av. Tecnologico esquina con Hidalgo, Centro, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Cerro de Sangremal
It is located in the highest part of Querétaro's Historic Center.
It is famous for a legend related to the city's founding. In 1531, Fernando de Tapia led his troops against the Chichimeca army on the Sangremal hill.
Jardín del Arte
It is a part of what was once the San Francisco Convent.
It was created with the aim of being a space dedicated to different artistic and cultural expressions.
Location
Independencia s/n esquina con Vergara, Centro, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Jardín Zenea
It is located right in the heart of the city.
In its southern part, the park incorporated the grounds of the atrium of the former Franciscan convent of Santiago.
Location
Calle 16 de Septiembre, Centro, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Panteón de los Queretanos Ilustres
The Pantheon was the city's first civil cemetery.
It was built in 1847 by Fray Mariano Aguilera for the hierarchy of the Santa Cruz convent. Previously, these grounds were part of the orchard of the Convent of La Cruz.
Location
Ejército Republicano No. 4, La Cruz, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Teatro de la República
Its construction began in 1845 and was completed in 1852 under the supervision of architect Camilo de San Germán.
It was built during the presidency of Antonio López de Santa Ana, who had great contact with European culture at that time.
Location
Independencia s/n esquina con Vergara, Centro, Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
Tranvía Querétaro
A very pleasant way to explore the city and visit all its attractions is by taking a tram ride.
The tram has several routes.
3 Must See Attractions in Querétaro
Museo de Arte de Querétaro, Ex Convento de San Agustín
Catedral de Querétaro, Antiguo Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
El Cimatario National Park
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