Querétaro - Maps & Guide

Welcome to the map and guide of the cities, towns or places of interest around Querétaro in Mexico. Here you will find virtual tours and guides with 360° panoramas of various destinations linked to various Querétaro maps.

Alongside each virtual tour and panorama is a Google map and some local and travel information to help you explore plan and your trip to Querétaro and Mexico. This growing guide of Querétaro uses images and information provided by independent travellers, giving you the fuller picture of the various sights, hotels and attractions in Mexico.

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Querétaro - Travel & Information

Querétaro in Mexico

Formally known as 'Querétaro Arteaga', Querétaro is a central, land locked state in Mexico. It is surrounded by the other Mexican states of San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Mexico State, and Michoacán. The capital city of Querétaro is Santiago de Querétaro, situated about 260km northwest of Mexico City. Other important cities in the state include San Juan del Rio and El Pueblito.

Querétaro is mostly mountainous, initially inhabited by the Otomí and P'urhépecha (Tarascos) prior to the arrival of Europeans. The main mountain ranges are Sierra Gorda and the Sierra Queretana, both part of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The highest peak is Cerro del Zamorano (3,360m) in the Valley of Querétaro. Climate in the region varies greatly depending on altitude.

Querétaro - Tourism

While Querétaro had a strong Manufacturing base, tourism has been playing an increasing role in the economy. It is the most popular non-beach region in Mexico, though by far the majority of visitors to the state are Mexican. The main tourist destinations in Querétaro are the capital, Querétaro is Santiago, San Juan del Río, Tequisquiapan, Bernal and the Sierra Gorda.

Querétaro contains three World Heritage sites including the Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro and Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro. The main tourist regions are the Valleys, the Semidesierto and the Sierra Gorda.