Querétaro
Querétaro is a geographic jewel of Mexico that has the most diverse tourist attractions for all tastes and
interests seeking an alternative in the center of the country.
The name comes from the Tarascan word Queréndaro which means place of rocks and is related to its abundance
of pink quarry. Its climate is mostly dry and semi-dry, and has an average annual temperature of 28°C
(82°F).
It has the magical towns of Bernal, San Joaquín, Tequisquiapan, Cadereyta, Jalpan de Serra and Amealco. Its
most
populated
cities are the city of Querétaro and San Juan del Río. The historic center of the capital was included in
the World
Heritage Site.
Top things to do in Querétaro
- Visit the Temple Santa Rosa de Viterbo and admire the sculptures in wood and life-size of the Last Supper. You'll be amazed!
- Have some delicious Enchiladas Queretanas for breakfast in the restaurant La Mariposa
- Walk through the streets of the Historic Center, this will allow you to admire all types of colonial architecture and discover why, in 1996, space was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Climb the Peña de Bernal, which is the world's third largest monolith.
- Take the Querétaro Wine Route where you can visit the vine growing fields, the cellars and the winemaking process.