Visiting Querétaro? These three locations are a must-visit!
Doctores Especialistas on September 02, 2025. Visit author social media
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Querétaro is an architectural jewel with a historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city offers multiple attractions, each one with a fascinating story and a unique experience that it offers to its visitors.
Jardín Zenea
Located in Querétaro’s historic center, it’s a vibrant space full of life. Surrounded by colonial buildings of great beauty, this plaza is the perfect place for a calm stroll or to sit down and admire the day-to-day life of the city. Its central kiosk with an intricate iron structure is the main point of the garden and is often the venue of different cultural events and concerts. During the weekends the plaza gets full of craftsmen, artisans, and musicians, creating a festive environment that welcomes visitors. It’s the ideal place to enjoy some local ice cream, a refreshing drink, or just to relax on a bench while admiring the surrounding architecture.
Acueducto de Querétaro
Commonly known as “the Arches,” it’s one of the most iconic monuments of the city and an impressive example of colonial engineering. Built in the 18th century to provide water to the city, its 74 stone arches stretch across over 4000 feet, reaching heights of up to 90 feet. This majestic aqueduct dominates the landscape of the city, and it’s a reminder of its historic past. Walking through the Los Arcos avenue offers spectacular views of this structure, especially at sunset, where the sunlight highlights this construction’s beauty. Along the avenue, visitors can find cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops that offer a complete experience to enjoy this architectonic masterpiece.
Cerro de las Campanas
This location is a site of historical importance and a natural viewpoint that offers some of the best panoramic views of the city. This place is known for being the site of significant events in Mexico’s history and for its beauty and tranquility. At the summit of the hill you can find the “Capilla de la Piedad,” or Piety's Chapel, a small and solemn monument. This location also hosts a statue of Benito Juarez and the museum of the Cerro de las Campanas, which narrates the events of the times and Mexico’s history during the Second Empire. The park that surrounds the monument is a calm and forested area, ideal for a relaxing walk and to reflect about the important events that took place in this emblematic location.