Discover the clean and elegant Mexican architecture of Queretaro City on this engaging tour. Explore museums, historical sites, and experience the unmatched elegance of this remarkable city.
Discover the clean and elegant Mexican architecture of Queretaro City on this engaging tour. Explore museums, historical sites, and experience the unmatched elegance of this remarkable city.
- Hill of the Bells - Discover the intriguing origin of the name for this famous site on the city’s edge. It’s a significant historical spot as it was the execution site of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg.
- Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Templo de Santa Clara - A prime illustration of baroque architecture, this convent was founded in 1607…
- Hill of the Bells - Discover the intriguing origin of the name for this famous site on the city’s edge. It’s a significant historical spot as it was the execution site of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg.
- Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Templo de Santa Clara - A prime illustration of baroque architecture, this convent was founded in 1607 by Don Diego de Tapia, the son of a Queretaro founder. Our tour will leave you in awe with its stunning altarpieces adorned with gold leaf.
- Jardin Zenea - An evergreen park adorned with fountains and a kiosk dating back to the early 20th century, situated at the very center of the city, named after the esteemed governor Don José Santos Zenea.
- Museo Regional - Among Mexico’s most captivating museums, it occupies the former San Francisco convent, a 16th-century gem of colonial architecture, now showcasing an impressive collection.
- Palacio de Gobierno Casa de la Corregidora - An essential stop on our tour, this edifice serves as the Governor’s Palace. It’s famously known as the place where Doña Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez was detained in 1810, and from where she dispatched a letter to Captain Allende, sparking the revolutionary movement against Spanish rule.
- Plaza de Armas - The city’s central plaza, encircled by exquisite baroque residences and fine dining options, features a tribute to Don Antonio de Urrutia y Arana, the Marquis who financed the aqueduct’s construction.
- Santuario de La Congregacion de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe - You’ll be captivated by this stunning church, erected in 1680; its facade, altarpieces, paintings, and pipe organ are truly magnificent. It houses a revered painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe by the renowned colonial artist Miguel Cabrera.
- El Acueducto De Queretaro - A city emblem and a source of local pride, this impressive aqueduct was constructed between 1726 and 1738 by Marquis Don Juan Antonio de Urrutia. Spanning 1280 meters with 74 arches, the highest reaching 28 meters, we’ll explore its entire length.
- Templo y ex-convento de la Santa Cruz de los Milagros - Tradition holds that this convent was established atop ‘El Sangremal’ hill, the birthplace of Queretaro on July 25, 1531. Wander through its courtyards and passageways, which echo the Franciscan missionary past, and discover the tree with cross-shaped thorns.
- Tour guide included
- Convenient pick-up service
- Tour guide included
- Convenient pick-up service
- Lunch
- Lunch
On this tour, you will get to know Queretaro, also known as ‘la ciudad limpia.’ According to Travelers Magazine, it’s among the cleanest cities globally. Queretaro is unparalleled in its elegance within Mexico. You’ll visit its museums and important historical sites like El Cerro de las Campanas, where Emperor Maximilian was executed, along with the…
On this tour, you will get to know Queretaro, also known as ‘la ciudad limpia.’ According to Travelers Magazine, it’s among the cleanest cities globally. Queretaro is unparalleled in its elegance within Mexico. You’ll visit its museums and important historical sites like El Cerro de las Campanas, where Emperor Maximilian was executed, along with the Santa Rosa church. Undoubtedly, Queretaro stands in a league of its own. Please note, this tour necessitates a minimum of three participants. Please confirm availability with the operator.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.