If you are in Querétaro (or plan to visit it soon), you will surely need a little help to know what to do, what to see and what not to miss in order to get the most out of this city. Here’s a guide to the highlights; your best friend on your next getaway. 🧳
1. Querétaro Aqueduct
Possibly this is one of the most colorful monuments; a construction that consists of 74 arches and 1,280 meters long. It is built of quarry and each arch has a height of 23 meters.
In 1738 the aqueduct was inaugurated by the Marquis de la Villa del Villar del Aguila, who promoted the project to provide water to the communities of the region, which suffered from the lack of drinking water. They thought it produced madness to those who drank it! 💧
2. Regional Museum of Queretaro
We know you love to get to know new museums, so we recommend making a stop at the Museo Regional de Querétaro. The building itself has a high historical value. It is a former convent of the viceroyalty; built in the sixteenth century and served as a center of evangelization.
Today its rooms will tell you about the history of this city through archaeological pieces, ceramics, sculptures, painting, photography and more. Also, there are interactive displays and temporary exhibitions. You’ll love visiting this site!
⏰Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
🎟️$95 general admission. Free access with INAPAM, teachers, students, children under 13 and people with disabilities.
📍Prolongación Corregidora Sur 3, Centro
3. Viñedos La Redonda
Visiting one of its vineyards is a must on your list of things to do in Querétaro. The La Redonda is one of the favorites, as you will learn more about the production and history of wine. Also, you can participate in tastings or eat at their restaurant, even spend the night in the glamping area. 🍷
Going in harvest season (which is usually between July and August) enhances the experience. And it’s quite a party where you can stomp grapes, join tours and even enjoy live music. The cost depends on the experience you want to join, you can quote here. 🍇
📍Carretera San Juan del Río a Ezequiel Montes k. m. 33.5, Ezequiel Montes.
4. Catedral San Felipe Neri
If you are in the Historic Center of Querétaro, you will surely be curious to pass by the Catedral San Felipe Neri. The quarry façade has details that combine baroque and neoclassical styles. Over the door you will see the figure of San Felipe de Neri in relief.
Inside there are a lot of artistic pieces; from an organ of 1,900, to twelve windows representing the Holy Family of Nazareth. Also, there are oil paintings of the Stations of the Cross.
📍Francisco I. Madero 72, Downtown
5. Querétaro Bicentennial Park
If you are looking for what to do with kids in Querétaro, don’t hesitate and go to Parque Bicentenario. It is an amusement center with water park, playground, herpentarium, mechanical rides, lancha, roller coaster, botanical garden and many more attractions.
Note that access has a 💵 cost of $65, however, it does not include entrance to the spa, pontoon ride, train, river or house of terror. These facilities have an additional cost.
⏰Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.
📍Melchor Ocampo Poniente 3-C, Santa Rosa Jáuregui, Santiago de Querétaro.