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QUERÉTARO

The sky of Queretaro steals smiles. The brightness of its sunrises and sunsets paints the walls and monuments with a harmony that permeates all its destinies. Thus the diversity of the state is immense, just like the attractions it has to offer. Querétaro is a state that perfectly combines the existence of centuries-old traditions and the modernity and innovation. For the visitor, this combination is the opportunity to experience a unique journey. The territory has 3 different regions. The Metropolitan Queretaro is the most modern area, which makes us dream of the future. The advice is to walk through the Historical Center of Santiago de Querétaro;

to learn about the traditions of El Pueblito, or visit a commercial area in the northern or southern part of the city. On the Art, Cheese and Wine Route, cheese factories and vineyards spread throughout the territory of Queretaro. Additionally, you can visit the temples of the region, its majestic haciendas and the delicate crafts that are manufactured in their villages. Finally, we invite you to discover the treasure of Querétaro: the Sierra Gorda, declared a Biosphere Reserve due to its great biodiversity and different ecosystems.

Your destination: Querétaro.


BUSINESS

Querétaro is a state that is going towards the path of economic consolidation thanks to the development of the local economy and the continuous contribution of foreign investment. It is the fourth destination of aeronautical investment in the world. The state places special emphasis on its students, working in an effective link between universities, research centers and industry. Querétaro is a leading state in job creation, since it ranks third place in the country.

+500 Hoteles

Only three hours from Mexico City and within an area known as El Bajío - in the geographical center of the country - Querétaro has an unbeatable location that has allowed it to have an excellent service infrastructure, positioning it as one of the states with greater development of Mexico, besides offering a high quality of life for its inhabitants.

+15,000 Habitaciones

AIQ

Espacios para congresos, convenciones, ferias y exposiciones

El Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro se localiza a sólo 32 km de Santiago de Querétaro. El AIQ ofrece vuelos con conexiones nacionales e internacionales, lo que convierte a Querétaro en un destino al alcance de todos.

+65,000 m2


Business

Querétaro Congress Center The QCC was designed with international quality standards, in an area of 32,000 sqm. It is located just 5 km from the Historic Center of the capital city of the state, 2 km from the Queretaro Bus Terminal and only 20 km from the Querétaro International Airport.

Exhibition floor:

Area of 6,450 sqm divisible into four rooms for 328 3x3meter stands

Congress floor:

4,021 sqm distributed in ten different areas.

Public areas:

8,536 sqm distributed in five lobbies and two terraces, in addition to the areas for coffee break, registration, cocktails and stands.

Services:

Heliport with 3 landing strips. Parking with capacity for 1,550 cars in 55,734 sqm of outdoor area. Facilities for people with disabilities. Wireless Internet and air conditioning. Food and drinks.

Congresses and conventions Querétaro is the ideal destination for business tourism. The state is linked to the rest of the country through a modern, safe and extensive road infrastructure.

www.qcc.mx Office of Congresses and Conventions Do you want to organize an expo or a congress in Querétaro? The Office of Congresses and Conventions can support you to make your event a success. occ@queretaro.gob.mx occ.queretaro.travel T. 238 5000 ext. 5214


ROMANCE

Romantic QuerĂŠtaro Queretaro combines the interest of history with the magnificence of nature; the pleasure of the good life with the adrenaline of some extreme routes. There are endless possibilities for a romantic scenery: magnificent weddings with plenty of options for the guests that attend; a couple getaway through memorable places; the delivery of a wedding ring over a hot air balloon or in the private cellar of a vineyard. We have scenarios for all types of celebrations.


Romance

5 reasons to get married in Querétaro 1. Grandeur.

Querétaro has enviable sites that impact for their impressive architecture. Here you can choose between colonial mansions and baroque or neoclassical temples that complement the magic of its picturesque streets. Without a doubt, the ideal place to give a sumptuous atmosphere to your celebration.

2. Excellent climate.

The average temperature of Querétaro is 22ºC (71ºF) with clear skies and unforgettable sunsets. The rainy season is from June to September. From November to January, the nights are cold while the days are sunny and pleasant.

3. Hotels

Querétaro offers four and five star hotels, small and elegant boutique hotels and old colonial haciendas.

4. Tourist attractions.

Querétaro has 3 mustsee products: Querétaro Metropolitano, Ruta Arte, Queso y Vino and Sierra Gorda. Different scenarios for the perfect wedding.

5. Privileged location.

Located in the heart of Mexico, Querétaro is easily accessible by car, bus or plane.


TOURISM In addition to four World Heritage Sites declared by Unesco; five Magical Towns; the third largest monolith in the world; an important wine region and a Biosphere Reserve, QuerĂŠtaro has a privileged geographical location and a modern infrastructure with highways, an intercontinental airport, modern buildings, industrial parks and all the services of one of the most developed areas in Mexico.


Tourism

Main attractions Metropolitan Querétaro

Sierra Gorda

Business Tourism

Romance Tourism

The modern Queretaro makes us dream of the future. Walk through the Historic Center of Santiago de Querétaro or some commercial area in the northern or southern part of the city.

Querétaro is the ideal destination for business tourism. The state is linked to the rest of the country through a modern, safe and extensive road infrastructure.

Discover the treasure of Querétaro: the Sierra Gorda, declared a Biosphere Reserve due to its great biodiversity and different ecosystems. Perfect for a family adventure!

Querétaro has beautiful sites for your wedding: colonial mansions, haciendas or vineyards, or baroque and neoclassical temples that complement the magic of its picturesque streets. An ideal place for your celebration.

Art, Cheese and Wine Route

On the Art, Cheese and Wine Route, cheese factories and vineyards spread throughout the territory of Queretaro. Additionally, you can visit the temples of the region, its majestic haciendas and the delicate crafts that are manufactured in their villages.

Gastronomy

The cuisine of Querétaro has a variety of flavors that can be found in the markets or in the new proposals of Querétaro’s chefs, who reinvent traditional recipes from the region.


Crafts

Queretaro’s craftsmanship shows the quality of its work in embroideries, textiles, basketry, ceramics, and in the opal and quarry products.

Magical Towns

Visit the 5 Magical Towns of Querétaro! Tequisquiapan in the center of the Art, Cheese and Wine Route; Bernal and its Peña; Cadereyta in the semidesert; San Joaquín and Jalpan, examples of the beauty of the Sierra Gorda’s towns.

Religious tourism

Querétaro has a deep spiritual tradition that can be appreciated from the baroque temples of its capital, in the Sanctuaries of El Pueblito, the Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda and the Basilica of the Virgin of Soriano in Colón.

QCC

The Querétaro Congress Center was designed under international quality standards, in an area of 32,000 sqm. It has a modern theater and 15 halls where the best industrial, congress and entertainment events are held.


Tourism

Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda

These temples were built during the last phase of evangelization in Mexico, in the mideighteenth century. Its façades represent a mixture of the ideals of the Franciscan missionaries - led by saint Juniper Serra and the indigenous worldview. They are the perfect sample of the cultural syncretism of the region.

Patrimonies of Humanity

The Historic Center of Santiago de Querétaro, the Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda, places of memory and living traditions of the Otomí-Chichimeca and the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, have been declared as Cultural Patrimony of Humanity.

Sierra Gorda

The Sierra Gorda has 6 microclimates, 14 types of vegetation and 621 species of vertebrates, which makes it one of the richest and most diverse regions of North America.


Art, Cheese and Wine Route

3 things you did not know about querétaro 1. Querétaro is the second wine region in Mexico. 2. First place in sheep cheese production in the country. 3. The state with the highest production of sparkling wine using the traditional methods.

Vineyards

Some of the wineries established in querétaro stand out for their international recognition, while others have been born in queretaro’s soil. In both cases, they offer unique visions and reflect the flavors of a land bathed by the sun. Do not miss the opportunity to visit several wineries, as well as the cheese factories. Try staying in a farm and repeat the trip to see new places on another weekend.

Artisanal cheese shops

Here you can visit breeding and milking areas for livestock; discover the process of cheese making; visit wineries and maturation cellars; and take gastronomic workshops.

Art

Attend cultural and artistic events such as exhibitions, festivals and concerts. Visit haciendas, symbols of the vice regal period; baroque architecture; taste the gastronomy of the region with fresh products and traditional recipes; buy crafts in typical markets and take home unique pieces. Find out all about the vineyards and chhese shops and factories in: www.artequesoyvino.queretaro.travel


Tourism

7 unique experiences of the route 1. National Cheeses and Wine Fair Enjoy this celebration that takes place at the end of May and beginning of June, in Tequisquiapan. 2. Harvesting During the months of June to September, the grape harvest takes place. During that time, you can enjoy the treading of grapes, cultural events, tours in cellars and pairings that celebrate a new wine production. 3. World Wine Bar Freixenet Located in the center of Tequisquiapan, in Freixenet you can taste their fantastic sparkling wines with cheeses and cuisine of the region.

4. Opal mines The community of La Trinidad has several mines, from which semi precious stones are extracted. 5. Fly in a balloon Get up early and watch the sunrise on the valley of Tequisquiapan while you fly quietly above. 6. Visit the Magical Towns of Bernal, Tequisquiapan and Cadereyta. These are towns with tradition and genuine charm that preserve in their cultural expressions and in everyday life, centuries of history. 7. Amealco and Huimilpan Pacific paradise and amazing views and gastronomy.

Tour operators Queretours www.queretours.com

Promo Tur www.promoturqueretaro.com.mx

Travel and Wine Tourism www.viajesyenoturismo.com.mx

QuerĂŠtaro Lindo www.queretarolindo.com

Discover Alternative Tourism www.descubremex.com


Metropolitan Querétaro 12 experiences you can’t miss

1. Historical places

Querétaro is an important place in the history of Mexico. Visit the Casa del Corregimiento, where Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez lived; the Honorary Site of the Illustrious Persons of Querétaro; and the Theater of the Republic where Maximilian of Hapsburg was sentenced and the current Constitution was promulgated.

2. Gastronomy

Classic street foods are the gorditas of the Jardín Guerrero, the tamales of Arteaga Street, the milkshakes of La Mariposa or the enchiladas queretanas in the restaurants of Plaza de Armas. Look for contemporary proposals in Calzada de los Arcos up to the Hercules Factory, or on Blvd. Bernardo Quintana to Juriquilla.

3. Crafts

Querétaro has a lot of different products made by fine artisans. You can purchase for embroidery, pottery, ceramics, textiles, beautiful bags, shawls, dinnerware and many other gifts. Discover these products in the Casa Queretana de las Artesanías in the Andador Libertad no. 52. Visit the CEDAI in Allende Sur 20, or visit 5 de mayo Street to choose the best products.

4. Houses and legends

Many houses in Querétaro have a mysterious charm because they hold legends and fascinating urban myths. Such are the stories of Chucho el Roto, La Casa de Ecala, La Carambada, or El Marqués, among others.


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5. Plazas

Querétaro keeps its old wind of province atmosphere in the gardens and squares of its Historical Center. You can start at Jardín Zenea, with its XIXcentury kiosk, or under the portals of Plaza de Armas.

6. Museums

Visit the permanent exhibitions and in the museums of the city: Museo Regional, Museo de Arte, Museo de la Ciudad, Museo de la Zacatecana, Museo de la Restauración de la República, Museo de la Magia del Pasado, Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell, Museo de los Conspiradores, Museo de Arte Sacro, Museo del Calendario, Museo de fantasmas y leyendas de Querétaro and the Galería Libertad.

7. Temples

Visit the Cathedral; the Temple of La Santa Cruz and its tree with thorns in the shape of a cross; the church of Santa Clara and the majestic Santa Rosa de Viterbo. Don’t miss Corregidora and its religious route. Visit the pyramid of El Cerrito, the sanctuary of the Virgin of Schoenstatt, the sanctuary of the Virgen del Pueblito or the parish of San Francisco Galileo.

8. Commercial places

The modern Queretaro is also an opportunity to visit the shopping malls that are located in different areas of the city. The largest is Antea, but there is also Plaza La Victoria or Galerías, among others.

9. The Aqueduct

The amazing aqueduct is the symbol of the city since it was completed in 1735. Its monumental arcade is 1,280 m and its exact maximum height is 24 m, with 74 arches, similar to the Roman constructions of its type.

10. Hotels with charm

The special feature of most boutique hotels is that they are housed in the old town, renowned villas of the colonial era.

11. Nightlife

The heart of the city is full of places for all ages, tastes and moods. If you walk on 5 de mayo Street, you will find bars and restaurants with terraces to enjoy a nice evening.

12. Theatre

Querétaro city has a wide variety of theatre spaces. The plays range from the classical to the best works of contemporary themes. You can’t miss: the Corral de Comedias where you can enjoy your play while having a cold dinner, or a classic play in the Cómicos de la Legua. Comical themes are played at the Teatrito La Carcajada, as well as other works in the Sol y Luna theatre.


Sierra Gorda What you can’t miss Visit a Franciscan Mission, World Heritage Site Nestled in the middle of the mountains, the missions emerge as in competition with the splendor of the forests around them. Magical Town of Jalpan The beauty of Jalpan lies in its warm climate, its two missions, in its immense dam, its quiet streets, and its many ecotourism activities. Waterfalls, rivers and natural sites Places you can’t miss, such as El Chuveje waterfall, Escanela river, Cuatro Palos viewpoint, Los Herrera grottos, Angostura Canyon or Puente de Dios, a cavern with stalactite formations. Mission of Bucareli The sixth mission, unfinished, impacts for its imposing structure, a remembrance of the old medieval fortresses. Archaeological sites The archeological sites of Querétaro are part of our Mesoamerican past. Visit Ranas, Toluquilla and Tancama to admire the ball game courtyard and the old constructions. Magical Town of San Joaquín San Joaquín is known, among other things, for being the Huapango Center, since, in mid-April, it organizes the famous Huapango-Huasteco National Dance Competition. You can hike and practice alternative ecotourism in its mountainous surroundings.


Tourism

4 things you did not know about the Sierra Gorda 1. The biosphere reserve was declared as such for its natural resources and biodiversity. 2. It is made up of 6 municipalities (jalpan de serra, san joaquin, landa de matamoros, pinal de amoles, peĂąamiller, arroyo seco) and has 2 magical towns: jalpan and san joaquĂ­n. 3. Between its high crests and deep valleys, 2,308 species of plants have been recorded; 341 birds, between residents and migrants; 110 mammals; 134 kinds of reptiles and amphibians and 800 different species of butterflies. The butterflies require slowing down on the walk, but you can watch the birds once you hit the road. 4. The heights of the sierra vary as much as their landscapes, they go up to 3,160 meters above sea level.

Unique experiences > Take a photo of the Puerta del Cielo. > Have a cecina and try the Serrano coffee at any of the restaurants on the Ruta del Sabor. > Adventure tourism: you can take a quad bike tour, do canoeing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, climbing, rappelling, water biking, or take one of the extreme zip lines of Bucareli. > Sleep under the stars: choose to camp on the side of the river or rent a cabin to fully enjoy nature.


HOLIDAYS

In Querétaro, there’s always something to celebrate. Follow this agenda and find the perfect event for you.

January

Day

Feast of the Santo Niño de la Mezclita / Jalpan

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It is the most important religious festival in this town.

February

Festivities of the Virgen del Pueblito / Corregidora Religious celebration that closes with the ride of the ox and the day of the broth.

Díay January

30

to February

March

7

Day

100 Mexican wines festival / La Redonda Vineyards, Ezequiel Montes

Early March.

Bubbles fest / Sala Finca Vivé Freixenet, Ezequiel Montes

Early March.

Sparkling wines, electronic music, bubble show and special tastings.

Equinoccio en Bernal / Bernal, Ezequiel Montes

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Spring Equinox in Corregidora

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Celebrar la primavera y recibir las mejores energías de la Peña.

Procesión del Silencio (Procession of Silence) / City of Querétaro

Good Friday

Viacrucis in San Joaquín, Magical Town

Holy Week

It is held every year

Staging of the Passion of Christ.

Day

Competencia Nacional de Huapango (National Competition of Huapango) / San Joaquín

Early April

The most important Huapango festival in the country. Dance and music.

Festival de las Comunidades Extrajeras (Festival of Foreign Communities) / City of Querétaro

End of April and beginning of May

A festival that celebrates the diversity of the people of different nationalities living in the city of Querétaro.

May

Gastronomic and oenological festival.

Celebrate the arrival of spring in a Mesoamerican site.

April

CONQUE / QCC, City of Querétaro Comic Con in Mexico: videogames, comics and special guests

Day From to

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Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino (National Cheese and Wine Fair) / Tequisquiapan

From May to June

Wine Colors and Music fest 2018 / La Redonda Vineyards, Ezequiel Montes

End of May

Festival de la Paella (Festival of the Paella) / Sala Finca Vivé Freixenet, Ezequiel Montes

End of May

An event dedicated to the best of gastronomy, wines and cheeses of the region, accompanied by outstanding shows.

Festival of color, music and wine.

Restaurants, gastronomic universities and amateurs compete to make the best paella.


Holidays

July Temporada de vendimias / Ruta Arte, Queso y Vino (Harvest season / Art, Cheese and Wine Route)

Day From July to September

With summer, comes the time of maturation of the vine and the celebrations of the harvest.

International and local jazz bands, master classes and conferences.

Day

Gatherings and exhibitions of this typical craft.

August

Day Third Sunday of August.

September

Celebration of the Independence Day / City of Querétaro

Querétaro had a major role in the struggles of the Mexican Independence. This national day is celebrated all over the city and surrounding towns.

Festival Documentaqro / City of Querétaro

Feria Internacional Ganadera (International Livestock Fair) / City of Querétaro

End of November, beginning of December.

Livestock fair, events and shows..

Cut Out Fest / City of Querétaro

Day

Festival of Animation and Digital Art.

12 to 15

Medieval Festival / Cadereyta, Magical Town

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Celebration par excellence of the concheros.

International Documentary Film Festival of Querétaro.

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Festival Nacional de Muñecas Artesanales (National Dolls Festival) / Amealco

Festival de jazz de verano (Summer Jazz Festival) / City of Querétaro

Fiestas de la Cruz / City of Querétaro

Levantamiento de El Chimal / San Miguel Tolimán, Tolimán

November

Festival of Spanish dance and flamenco.

Gastronomic.

Gastronomic festival.

That day an offering of almost 23 meters high rises, showing the syncretism of the semi-desert cultures.

Ibérica Contemporánea / City of Querétaro

Traditional August Festivals / San Joaquín, Magical Town

Feria de la Barbacoa y el pulque Boyé / Boyé, Cadereyta

Expo, combating, conferences and games on the medieval theme.

December Traditional Christmas Celebrations / City of Querétaro

These begin with the coronation of the Christmas Queen, followed by the presentation of the Heraldo de Navidad, the journey of the Carriage of the Announcement through the streets of the Historical Center, the lighting of the Christmas tree and the Monumental Nativity in the Zenea Garden.


Holidays

Magical Towns Bernal

San Sebastián Bernal is the full name of the town that houses the famous Peña de Bernal, the third largest monolith in the world - after the Rock of Gibraltar and the Pan de Azúcar in Brazil - it is roughly 350 meters high and is around 10 million years old.

You can visit: > Artisanal looms. > El Castillo, its front tower has a beautiful German clock, which was placed to commemorate the beginning of the 20th century. > Capilla de las Ánimas, Capilla de la Santa Cruz and Templo de San Sebastián Mártir.

> Try the local gastronomy, gorditas martajadas with red chili peppers, nopales santos or barbecue of lamb cooked inside maguey leaves. > Museums. Casa Museo del Dulce, Museo de la Máscara, National Film Museum “Rosalío Solano”


Magical Towns

Preza Zimapan, Cadereyta

Tequisquiapan

Here is where the Art, Cheese and Wine Route starts. It was declared Magic Town in the year 2012. Tequisquiapan famous for its quiet, cobbled streets adorned with wrought iron windows and small squares full of flowers. You can visit: > Parish of Santa María de la Asunción, built in 1874. > Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, with trees and surrounding portals, a pleasant fountain and a picturesque 19th century kiosk. > La Pila Recreational Park, which was an old mill a long time ago. > Handicrafts and popular markets. > Balloon flights.

Cadereyta

Place par excellence of the semi desert of Queretaro, Cadereyta de Montes received the appointment of Magic Town in August 2011, in recognition of its magic and medicinal wisdom inherited from the semi nomadic Chichimeca Pames and Jonaces cultures that inhabited this region.

You can visit: > Temple of San Pedro and San Pablo, El Pilancón, the fountain of Pinito and the Grande fountain. > Quinta Fernando Schmoll and Regional Botanical Garden. > Zimapán Dam camping site, La Isla Tzibanzá. > Archaeological site of Toluquilla > Local gastronomy. The garambullo, ‘guamichi’, barbecue, tuna, pitaya, among many others. Some insects such as grasshoppers, maguey worms and ‘chamueses’, and pulque.


Magical Towns

Preza de Jalpan

Jalpan

Heart of the Sierra Gorda, Jalpan has spectacular views, impossible to ignore. It has picturesque streets that surround the oldest of the five Franciscan Missions. Declared Magical Town in 2010. You can visit: > Franciscan Mission of Jalpan, Patrimony of the Humanity. > Historical Museum of the Sierra Gorda, formerly the Fort of Jalpan and also one of the oldest buildings in this place. In the museum there is a wide collection of photographs, archaeological pieces and objects of daily use that show the natural and historical wealth of the region. > Jalpan Dam, where you can practice water activities, fishing, bird watching.

> Tancama, a Mesoamerican settlement of the Huasteca culture, consisting of three uneven plazas that simulate the shape of a hill, the burials found in the pyramids reveal that this site had a ceremonial and astronomical function. > Typical gastronomy of the Sierra. Nopales, acamayas, the delicious zacahuil, (typical of the Huasteca region), and cecina. > Cabins and ecotourism activities.


Magical Towns

San Joaquín

The “Huapango Cathedral” is a town with exuberant forest landscapes, waterfalls and caves. Besides the constructions and pictorial vestiges, the mining deserves a special mention in the Mesoamerican history of San Joaquín, named Magical Town in the year 2015.

You can visit: > Campo Alegre National Park is a vast forest area ideal for rural lunches and the enjoyment of nature. It has grills, lighting, showers and huts. > Ranas is an archaeological site, located at the top of two hills. > Gruta Los Herrera, is a grotto with innumerable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. It is a geological formation around 100 million years old. > Museo Arqueológico y Minero, installed on the top floor of the Municipal Library building.

> Try the typical dishes: pork in green sauce with nopales, barbecue and mole. The fruit liquors, especially of peach and apple, are delicious, also the pumpkin candy, the chilacayote and the ate.


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Traveling to Querétaro Located in the center of the country, Queretaro borders the state of San Luis Potosí to the north, the state of Guanajuato to the west, the state of Hidalgo to the east, the State of Mexico to the southeast, and the state of Michoacán to the southwest.

Airplane

The Intercontinental Airport is located 32 km from the capital city of Queretaro, has connection - nationally - with Cancun, Mexico City, Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Tijuana, Chihuahua, Torreon and Monterrey. Internationally with Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Houston. www.aiq.com.mx

Bus

Santiago de Querétaro has two bus terminals (the south and the north on 5 de Febrero Avenue ) that have several national and local lines with connection to the entire Mexican Republic. The approximate travel times to nearby cities are: Mexico City (3h), Guadalajara (4.5h), San Miguel de Allende (1h), Guanajuato (2h), San Luis Potosí (2.5 h).


Weather

Lodgings

The climate of Querétaro is as varied as its geography. In the central valleys (Santiago de Querétaro, Corregidora, San Juan del Río and its surroundings), the climate is mild and quite pleasant most of the year. The temperature ranges between 16º and 22ºC.

Boutique hotels Old colonial mansions of the historical center of santiago de querétaro are now small and elegant boutique hotels.

In the prairies (Amealco, Huimilpan and the south of San Juan del Río), the climate is a little cooler. The temperature fluctuates between 14º and 16ºC. In the semi desert (Cadereyta, Tolimán and Peñamiller), the climate is dry, with temperatures ranging between 18º and 21ºC.

Old haciendas To the southeast of the capital city, several haciendas that formerly belonged to spanish conquistadors are now first class hotels. Executive hotels Due to the growing business and industrial development, queretaro has more and more hotels to host the hundreds of businessmen and businesswomen who arrive daily to work, organize a congress or attend a convention.

In the pine and oak forests (San Joaquín and Pinal de Amoles), the climate is humid, with an average temperature around 14º C. In tropical forest areas (Jalpan, Landa and Arroyo Seco) the climate is warm and humid. Temperatures are almost always higher than 20º C.

Mirador cuatro palos

Office of attention to the tourist In the Secretaría de Turismo you will find all the information you need to plan your trip and visit the State. Visit us or write us before coming to Querétaro. Here we have all the information you require. Collect brochures, maps, guides and all the necessary ideas to travel. We are located in Pasteur Norte 4, Centro Histórico. Next to the Casa de la Corregidora, a few steps from Plaza de Armas. The service is from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. * On holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions or comments, call us at T. (442) 238 5067 or 01 800 715 1742. You can also write us at info@queretaro.travel


Escalena river, Pinal de Amoles




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