Querétaro

Queretaro is a fast-growing state in central Mexico, prized for its well-preserved colonial capital and its role in the nation's history. Its capital, Santiago de Queretaro, is a UNESCO World Heritage city. Combining heritage with a booming aerospace and tech economy, it is one of Mexico's most prosperous states.

Queretaro lies in the central highland Bajio region, with semi-arid plains, vineyards and the rugged Sierra Gorda mountains and biosphere reserve in the northeast. The climate is temperate and semi-arid.

The state blends colonial elegance, exemplified by its grand stone aqueduct and historic center, with a growing wine and cheese route and a modern, cosmopolitan business culture. It is known for safety and quality of life.

A strategic colonial city, Queretaro was where the conspiracy for Mexican independence was hatched in 1810, and where the constitution was signed in 1917. Its historic monuments and aqueduct earned UNESCO recognition.