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  Queretaro, Queretaro Vacations - www.bestday.com
In 1848, the city of Queretaro turned into the temporary capital of Mexico, and it was the place where final decisions were taken to put an end to the war against the United States.
After a few years, during the French intervention (1864-1867), Queretaro witnessed the republican victory when the Emperor of Mexico, Maximilian of Habsburg, along with the most important conservative generals, were executed on June 19th 1867 on the Cerro de las Campanas (Bells Mountain), putting an end to the Second Mexican Empire.
In the beginning of the 19th Century, the city of Queretaro served as headquarters for the activities leaded by the revolutionaries who sought National Independence; the city was also the meeting spot for historic characters such as Epigmeo and Emeterio Gonzalez brothers as well as Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, wife of the Corregidor Manuel Dominguez.
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 The Beautiful Mexican Colonial City of Querétaro
Queretaro was founded by the Spanish in 1531 on the site of a village of the Otomi Indians which, in turn, probably dated from around 1427.
The wife of the corregidor (magistrate) of Queretaro, she was one of the plotters in the plans for the insurrection.
Queretaro is not only the capitol of the state of Queretaro, but today it's also an important center of industrial activity.
www.mexconnect.com /MEX/mxc/qro.html   (365 words)

  
 Queretaro Guide Attractions Events Restaurants Nightlife Weather
Queretaro, is one of a group of old Silver Mining cities which includes Queretaro and San Miguel, Zacatecas, Guanajuato and San Luis Potosi and Alamos.
Queretaro and its surrounding attractions are so close to Mexico City that it makes the destination an ideal one for visitors looking for a first stop on a colonial city tour starting from the country's Capital City.
Queretaro also has a 1.3km Aqueduct (Acueducto) featuring 74 arches, and is still used today as a means to transport water to the city.
www.mexperience.com /guide/colonial/queretaro.htm   (1923 words)

  
 MEXonline.com Queretaro Directory - Hotels, Schools, Tours - Queretaro, Mexico
Queretaro is a lively colonial city in the state of the same name.
Upstairs is centred on Queretaro's role in the war of independence, including the desk of the tribunal who sentenced Maximilian to death.
Their are several sites dedeicated to Dona Josefa Ortiz in Queretaro, including the Palacio de Gobierno - the house in which she was imprisoned, the Monumento a la Corregidora which is a statue of her holding the 'flame of freedom' and her tomb - the Museo de la Corregidora.
www.mexonline.com /queretaro.htm   (458 words)

  
 Tour By Mexico ® - Queretaro City in Queretaro State, Mexico
Parallel to this historical environment is the fresh and fun Queretaro, offering attractive options of music to dance or listen, different sorts of live shows and a great variety of international an Mexican cuisine.
Queretaro City is characterized for its colonial architecture and its beauty.
It is composed of 74 arches of quarry that reach a maximum height of 23 meters and a length of 1280 meters.
www.tourbymexico.com /quere/quere/quere.htm   (1586 words)

  
 Queretaro, Mexico - a colonial gem in a modern setting
When it was built, the Aqueduct made it possible for the residents of Queretaro to enjoy many public and private fountains, and it still carries water into the city.
Its interior is a Churrigueresque showcase, including: superbly carved retablos and confessional; pulpit inlaid with silver, ebony and ivory; life-size figures of the apostles at the Last Supper; Baroque organ, built in 1759 and still in use; and mural by Tresguerras depicting St. Rose of Viterbo surrounded by her nuns.
Colonial Queretaro had such a large number of religious structures because it was a Franciscan base where missionaries were trained and dispersed to spread Christianity and Western culture throughout North and Central America.
www.theculturedtraveler.com /Heritage/Archives/Queretaro.htm   (1278 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Queretaro at Epinions.com
Queretaro is one of those cities that might be small town in feel, but that packs quite a wallop in terms of historical significance.
Queretaro is a fairly important city, not just from a tourism perspective, but also as a business and industrial hub in its own right.
The Queretaro bus terminal is clean, modern, and very big -- able to accommodate as many as 100 simultaneous first-class bus arrivals or departures, and probably a similar number of second-class buses.
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 Queretaro Mexico Travel and Tours to Queretaro by Enjoy Mexico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Queretaro, capital of the homonymous State, is a magnificent tourist option in the centre of Mexico, because the variety of its attractions transcends the monumentality of its delightful Historic Centre, to penetrate the unfathomable mysteries of its archaeological compounds.
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, Queretaro was the frontier between the sedentary peoples of the south, dedicated to farming, and the nomad groups of the north, such as the Chichimecas - word translated as "Blood Suckers".
Due to their "primitivism" and roving way of life, they were disdained by the Aztecs, who came to the zone in the early XV century.
www.enjoymexico.net /queretaro-mexico.php   (736 words)

  
 Queretaro Nightlife, Queretaro Nightclubs - www.bestday.com
Queretaro is a charming place to take a walk at night along its pedestrian streets romantically lit and very close to the San Francisco ex-convent, an excellent spot to enjoy a nice cup of tea.
This is the largest nightclub in Queretaro, with the best pop music, excellent service and a very enjoyable ambiance.
This is one of the newest nightclubs in Queretaro, it mixes the best music with a very good service at an excellent atmosphere, especially on Thursday.
www.bestday.com /Queretaro/Nightlife   (410 words)

  
 Mexico Boutique Hotels presents Queretaro   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Queretaro is 40 km (25 miles) from San Miguel de Allende, 192 km (119 miles) from Morelia and 377 km (234 miles) from Guadalajara.
But Queretaro itself is pedestrian-focused, walking the preferred way to discover the historic downtown.
Queretaro is famous for its stonework – beautiful sculptures, fountains and architectural features – and semi-precious stones including amethysts, topaz and opals, which are mined here and a good value.
www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com /mexico/destinations/queretaro.shtml   (785 words)

  
 Attractions in Queretaro - MEXICO
-Plaza de Armas: The urban core of Queretaro; a gathering place, pleasant and uneasy, surrounded by splendid buildings of colonial architecture such as the Palace of Government, and cosy restaurants and cafés in which there is always a motif to start an amusing conversation.
-Cathedral of Queretaro: It is singular and eclectic for baroque and neoclassical details, the styles predominant in the XVII and XVIII century, are mixed upon its façade of quarry stone and tezontle (a kind of volcanic rock, light and porous).
The work became a welcomed reality but, in 1867, a battle between the Republicans and the French imperialists forces caused major damages in the place; it was repaired in 1897 though without respecting the original design, adding to the promenade a monument to pay homage to father Miguel Hidalgo, forefather of the independence.
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 Queretaro
As capital of the state by the same name, the city of Queretaro traces its roots to the "Camino de Plata" - the highway marked in the mid-1500's to carry the ore from the vast silver mines in Zacatecas to Mexico City.
Queretaro citizens including "La Corregidora" played an important role in the Independence movement.
Though today's Queretaro is gaining importance as an industrial city, it still retains very much of its Colonial charm; specially in the center of the city whose streets no longer allow vehicular traffic.
www.sanbachs.net /cgi-bin/mexico/mexico2.cgi/City=QRO   (174 words)

  
 Queretaro News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Bob Taft leaves today on the 10 th and final foreign trade mission of his administration, a one-week trip to Mexico that focuses on increasing Ohio exports and jobs - especially in the hard-hit automotive...
Queretaro is a vibrant city with a wealth of splendid colonial architecture with Mesoamerican roots and neo-Hispanic architectonic features.
U.S. barrier seen as insult, opportunity At the beginning of every school year, bad news comes from Mexican heartland states such as Zacatecas and Queretaro: Local authorities are closing hundreds of schools...
www.topix.net /mx/queretaro   (799 words)

  
 Queretaro travel guide
Queretaro travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
When she learned that their plans had been discovered, she sent riders to San Miguel de Allende on the night of September 15, 1810 to warn Ignacio Allende and Padre Hidalgo.
Because of her action her memory is revered, particularly in the central part of Mexico where statues are erected and numerous streets and buildings are named in her honor.
www.world66.com /northamerica/mexico/queretaro   (342 words)

  
 Casa Inn Queretaro Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico - Casa Inn Queretaro Group Booking Reservation Meetings Meeting ...
Weddings at the Casa Inn Queretaro with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
A Casa Inn Queretaro conference center is one of many conference centers in Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico.
A Casa Inn Queretaro wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
www.meetingforce.com /casa-inn-queretaro-hotel-141h403.html   (654 words)

  
 Santiago de Querétaro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As well, Queretaro is the gateway to nearby cities in Guanajuato, and to regions and towns in the state of Querétaro such as the Sierra Gorda, San Sebastián Bernal and Tequisquiapan.
A campus of the prestigious ITESM (the first outside Monterrey and one of the largest by student population) is located here.
The Autonomous University of Queretaro (founded in 1951) and the Queretaro Institute of Technology are the two major public universities located within the city limits.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santiago_de_Quer%C3%A9taro   (2208 words)

  
 Fiesta Inn Queretaro Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico - Fiesta Inn Queretaro Group Booking Reservation Meetings ...
Weddings at the Fiesta Inn Queretaro with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
A Fiesta Inn Queretaro conference center is one of many conference centers in Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico.
A Fiesta Inn Queretaro wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
www.meetingforce.com /fiesta-inn-queretaro-hotel-4h396.html   (700 words)

  
 Florist in Mexico Queretaro :: Fiorence local florists in Queretaro Mexico :: Gifts and flowers in Mexico :: ...
Our florists in Queretaro prepares all bouquets and floral arrangements following high quality standards and uses our own bouquet and flower arrangement catalog to ensure our customer's satisfaction and loyalty since we started back in 1986.
We are totally commited to our customer's satisfaction, therefore you flowers and gifts in Mexico will be delivered by our local florists in Queretaro on time and in compliance with our well known quality that only Fiorence offers nationwide in Mexico.
Our local florists in Queretaro are committed to provide best flower delivery services to your love ones and friends in Mexico.
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 Tango in Querétaro México - Tango Querétaro
She has been involved in many tango groups and as a teacher she is attentive to the needs of her students.
They were the first teachers to promote tango as a social dance in Queretaro.
Graeme and Jimena continue to support the Queretaro tango community by maintaining a mailing list and this web page to coordinate activities in Queretaro.
www.tangoqueretaro.com /index-eng.html   (807 words)

  
 Hope College Football: Queretaro Photo Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Photo left: A love for Hope College football is quickly spreading across Queretaro; photo right: The group is pictured in the center city of Queretaro.
Queretaro, Mexico on a high school soccer field.
Members of the Hope and Queretaro support staffs transfer water from large bottles to each player's bottle.
www.hope.edu /pr/athletics/fb/queretaro/index.html   (248 words)

  
 Queretaro Information
Although the state of Queretaro is geographically one of the smallest Mexican states, its historical significance is in Mexico's history is tremendous.
In the early 1800's, the capital city of Queretaro was where the plans for rebellion against Spain for Mexico's independence were created.
A few years later in the 1860's, French appointed Emperor Maximilian made Queretaro his headquarters, and was later executed in Queretaro by firing squad after his military defeat to Benito Juarez's people's army.
www.mexadventure.com /MexicoTravel/MexicanStates/Queretaro.cfm   (182 words)

  
 Hotel Reservation Guide Mexico, book hotels in Queretaro, Mexico City, Mexiko Reisen, mexico tours, merida,chitzen ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The hotel Hidalgo is located in the heart of the center of Queretaro.
The hotel Real de Minas Querétaro, is located five minutes from the center by car/taxi, a few steps of the Bullring Santa Maria and just opposite of the main Commercial Center of Querétaro and Cinépolis.
In the heart of Queretaro an oasis of luxurious comfort at Doña Urraca awaits those desiring to experience one of Mexico's most intriguing areas.
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 Travel Queretaro Mexico Map Queretaro tours museum Architecture
La Plaza de la Independencia is considered as one of the most beautiful in its type in the XVIII Century in Hispano-America, because of its Spaniard style, traditional porticoes, harmonic houses and mysterious ambience.
The Aqueduct with 74 arches is the symbol that identifies to the city of Queretaro.
One-month term includes 80 hours of Spanish in a classroom of 10, 40 hours of seminars, working groups, and guided tours of San Miguel.
www.mexico.us /queretaro.htm   (418 words)

  
 Querétaro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There have been many projects that intend to supply the city from the Panuco watershed, including a controversial dam on the Extoraz river in the Sierra Gorda region.
The Aqueduct II will be built in the following years, supplying the Valley of Queretaro and the Semidesierto with water from the Moctezuma river.
It is expected that the Aqueduct II will supply the water needs for the next 30 years.
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 Tour By Mexico ® - Queretaro State --- 16
Tour By Mexico ® - Queretaro State --- 16
State is one of the smallest in extension in Mexico with a population of approximately 1'404,306 inhabitants, since its greatness rests so much in architecture, as its wealth in historical facts, its beautiful spots, its thermal waters and curative, large heights to escalate and also caverns to descend and explore.
Located in the south of the central table, Queretaro limits to the north and northwest with
www.tourbymexico.com /quere/quere.htm   (390 words)

  
 queretaro mexico map - map of queretaro mexico - mapa de queretaro
queretaro mexico map - map of queretaro mexico - mapa de queretaro
Mouse over the sections to see all the city (ciudad) and town (pueblo) names.
Cities (ciudades) and towns (pueblos) in Queretaro are:
www.maps-of-mexico.com /queretaro-state-mexico/queretaro-state-mexico-map-main.shtml   (74 words)

  
 Visite México
This city, the state capital of Queretaro, is full of rich history, as evidenced by the magnificent architecture in the Centro Historico (Historic Center).
In fact, the UNESCO declared Queretaro a World Heritage Site.
The city also has large plateresque-style houses, some of which have been converted into museums or elegant restaurants offering the best in regional cuisine.
www.visitmexico.com /wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Queretaro_est   (353 words)

  
 Club Rotario de Querétaro Welcome
With vision and determination, the club has undertaken a number of projects over the past year.
The most significant is "Water for All," which has provided drinking water to about 5,000 families of Queretaro to date.
In addition to information about our service projects, you will also find information pertaining to the Municipal Government of Queretaro, and the Historic legacy of our city.
www.clubrotariodequeretaro.org /en.htm   (136 words)

  
 Queretaro, Queretaro Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline... Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE
Queretaro, Queretaro Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline...
Bed & Breakfasts located in the Queretaro, Queretaro Area
Your usage of the site further indicates your agreement to be subject to and bound by the jurisdiction and laws of the State of California.
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