Queretaro: colonial architecture and history
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Queretaro's old town is a UNESCO's World Heritage city, it is located in the middle of Mexico and therefore, it has been the geographical and historical crossroad of the country. Join me to know the most important and beatiful architectural landmarks of this colonial and baroque city, while you hear and learn about Mexican history from the pre-Hispanic to the 20th century times.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide service.
Itinerary
You will know about the foundation of the city, and about the love story behind the aqueduct's construction.
You will hear about some of the most important people in the history of the city that are buried in this place, and about some of their actions that influenced the history of our country.
At the top of the hill where Queretaro was founded for the second time, you will learn about the legends and many national historical chapters in which this Franciscan convent was involved.
After visiting a couple of architectural Neo-Classical examples we'll visit the picturesque main square of the city with more historical tales to tell.
You will appreciate the temple of the Virgin of Guadalupe, while hearing about the historical importance of this religious figure in Mexico, and about the temple's builder.
From within the ancient premises of the Convent you'll apreciate the many transformations of the buiding due to the historical moments of the country, and the spot where the ancient "inner-land road" started.
The first and largest female convent in the city, the ancient city's hospital, a remarcable Neo-Classical fountain, and the greatest example of baroque private house architecture, all side by side in a single corner.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the ancient aqueduct's viewpoint (mirador).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Armando MexTour
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in San Miguel de Allende
- Its from-price is 58% below the median of the 250 experiences we list in San Miguel de Allende.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 250.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a colonial hill town in Mexico's central highlands, with a pink-stone church, cobbled streets, galleries and an art school.
San Miguel de Allende sits at about 1,900 metres in the Bajío highlands of Guanajuato, a town of cobbled streets and painted colonial houses built when silver and trade made the region rich. The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, with its pink sandstone spires, dominates the Jardín, the main square. The town takes the second half of its name from Ignacio Allende, a leader of the independence movement born here, and the historic centre is a World Heritage site.
Top-ranked sights in San Miguel de Allende: Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Fábrica La Aurora, Santuario de Atotonilco.
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