Sierra Gorda of Querétaro

The Biosphere Reserve Sierra Gorda was created by presidential decree on May 19, 1997, in order to protect the exceptional wealth of species and ecosystems that have, and is under management of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) of SEMARNAT. The reserve is located in the northern state of Querétaro.

Named World Heritage by UNESCO in 2003, 5 of the eighteenth century Franciscan missions are located in the vicinity of the natural beauty of the Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO-Man and the Biosphere MAB-UNESCO in 2001.

The main biological characteristic of the Sierra Gorda is its eco-diversity, a characteristic that makes it unique for the large number of ecosystems present. For that reason, it is the richest area, preserved and diverse state of Queretaro. It ranks first among the ANP's in Mexico in terms of eco-diversity, which is due to its geographical position at the confluence of the Nearctic and Neotropical bioregions and because of their highly complex physiographic and various altitudes ranging from 300 m in the Santa Maria River Canyon to the 3,100 m in the Cerro de La Pingüica. These factors, coupled with a heterogeneous precipitation ranging from 350, to 2.000, leads many climatic variations. The different patterns of rainfall are stimulated by the mountain ranges that make up the Sierra Gorda, which cause the so-called orographic or rain shadows.

Hydrologically belongs to the Panuco River basin, through currents such as Santa Maria rivers and Montezuma, which in turn feed on the tributaries of the rivers Escanela, Tancuilín, Extoraz, Ayutla and Conca.

Pyramid "El Pueblito"

Since you come to El Pueblito get to see a Toltec pyramid atop which stands a Spanish house. Personally, I never imagined that in the greater metropolitan area of the city of Queretaro could find an Indian ceremonial center as large and important as The Great Cue, also known as El Cerrito.

This shrine was first inhabited by Chupícuaro, around the year 400 BC C, then was occupied by the Teotihuacan and, ultimately, by the Toltecs. Thanks to its location, nestled in a very central point, it became a religious center and most important trade in the region.

It is said that with the arrival of the Spanish was used El Cerrito for the Indians would begin to relate to Catholicism.

Time passed and the vegetation began to eat the indigenous constructions. The land was acquired by an influential family in the state, the new owners decided to build on top of El Cerrito house that seems strong, to take care of all their property, knowing who built the house on an ancient pyramid.
A few years ago began the excavation and restoration work of this ceremonial center, and it is possible to visit to learn what has been discovered at the site, also thanks the tour all visitors can soak up all the history of Mexico.

Getting there It should be Paseo Constituency and left into the road on Tejeda, following the signs to Corregidora.

Querétaro Congress Centre

Center has 10 meeting rooms viable, allowing to serve simultaneously to 9 000 people in first class facilities.

This site helps to strengthen the presence of Querétaro in sectors such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, electrical and services.

The work of the designer of this space, Teodoro Gonzalez de Leon, and the effort the staff of the Department of Public Works and the more than 500 workers in one year managed to finish with this center that has a dimension of 23 thousand square meters.



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Ecotourism camp "El Jabali"

Located near the river canyon Extoraz, "El Jabali"  has six luxury safari lodge. The highlight of this camp is the arrival ATV from the town of San Joaquin is passed through rivers, canyons, forests, and two separate wild.

The main attraction of the camp "El Jabali" is the path that opens the ATV trip. Departing from San Joaquin into the forest along the route of the conquistadors and through the breathtaking landscapes of this virgin land. At the end of the tour, you will come to the camp where you expect luxury comfortable cabins. Dinner and rest are the other two privileged activities.

Directions:
Coming to "El Jabali" is ATV, the car is left on San Joaquin. To get to San Joaquin, leads by 57 federal highway Mexico-Queretaro, take the deviation to the Sierra Gorda and follow federal road 120 San Juan del Rio Xilitla. Spend Ezequiel Montes, Cadereyta and Vizarrón. Then take the road to San Joaquin. From Santiago de Querétaro is 136 km, about two hours. If you do not want the ATV tour can ask to take you by truck.

More information:
 The camp is the cell (045) 441 107 2239. The phone in the coordination of Tourism San Joaquin (who organized the trip and manage the camp) is the
             (441) 293 5003        or you can send an email to campamento_eljabali@yahoo.com.mx can also give additional information in the Queretaro Tourism Secretariat              (442) 238 5067       or 18888116130

Querétaro International Fair 2011

Querétaro International Fair 2011

TICKET Fair admission: $ 35.00
parking: $ 50.00

The wait is over, the Fair has arrived and with it the fun with hundreds of events and attractions that you can not miss. This year the Livestock Exposition has a select cattle that will surprise you. The Teatro del Pueblo will have great artists, as well as those presented in Palenque. Not to be missed!

Billboard concerts: concerts at the Teatro del Pueblo. 21:00. (Free with ticket)

Friday November 25	Panteón  Rococo
Saturday November 26	Yuridia
Sunday November 27	Saúl El Jaguar
Monday November 28	Gerardo Urquiza
Tuesday November 29	Palomo
Wednesday November 30	Reales de Nuevo León
Thursday December 1	Aleks Syntek
Friday December 2	Germán Montero
Saturday December 3	Banda MS
Sunday December 4	Jenny Rivera
Wednesday December 7	Banda La Autentica de Jerez
Thursday December 8	Julion Álvarez
Friday December 9	Banda Recoditos
Saturday December 10	Espinoza Paz
Sunday December 11	La Arrolladora Banda Limón
Monday December 12	Sonora Santanera

Concerts in the ticketed event Palenque

Friday November 25 Reik Saturday November 26 Lupita Dalesio y Paquita la del Barrio Friday December 2 Ha-Ash Sunday December 4 Joan Sebastian Friday December 9 Alejandro Fernandez Saturday December 10 Alejandro Fernandez SALE OF TICKETS FOR CONCERTS Entertainment Center BIG BOLA - TACOS EL PATA (B. Quintana) And online at: www.masboletos.com.mx

The aqueduct of Queretaro

The aqueduct of Queretaro, the aqueduct is the symbol and pride of the city of Queretaro. It is considered the most important Mexican urban work of the eighteenth century. It was built to channel water to the city. It is a monumental building 74 arches now reaching an average height of 23 m and a length of 1300 m.
This aqueduct is the symbol of the city of Queretaro and one of the largest in Mexico. Although people consider synonyms "arcs" and "pipeline", the arches are just visible and spectacular part of a long aqueduct, single channel as part hidden and unknown. It should be the benefactor of Querétaro Juan Antonio de Urrutia and Arana, Marques de la Villa del Villar del Aguila, who had it built between 1726 and 1738 to satisfy a request of the Capuchin nuns and bring water to the city. Do not just put most of the capital, but he himself drew, calculated and added to the work of dozens of workers. According to legend, was in love with a nun and so spent an immense fortune to build the aqueduct.

Historical center of the city of Queretaro

The Zone of Querétaro Historic Monuments is a declared World Heritage by UNESCO since 1996. It is located in the state of Queretaro, Mexico. The old colonial city of Santiago de Querétaro is unusual for having next to the original plan of the city with its winding streets, the geometric plane of the Indian cities drawn by the Spanish. The Otomi, Tarascan and Spanish chichimeca lived together peacefully in the city, noted for its baroque ornaments and numerous monuments, civic and religious, was a golden age in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Patio Baroque Art Museum of Querétaro. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) developed the definitive record request that the historic center of Santiago de Querétaro in the List of Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Through efforts of the governor and the mayor, Queretaro, Mexico presented a list of candidate sites to join the World Heritage Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). A commission made an assessment visit to the city and took tours of the area of ​​architectural monuments and historical sites. On December 5, 1995, during the annual meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Merida verified, it was decided to register in the city of Queretaro on the List of Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With this designation, the people and government have an obligation to promote, protect, conserve, rehabilitate revalue and Cultural Heritage.

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