Queretaro Introduction Santiago de Queretaro city is famous for its colonial architecture, historical remnants, and its beauty. The historic downtown depicts over 460 years of history and tradition through its ancient aqueduct, temples, mansions and palaces. Its indoor and outdoor monuments form an open-air museum under the briliant blue sky typical of Queretaro. In addition to its historical environment is the fresh and fun Queretaro, offering exciting music to dance or listen to, a variety of live performances, and diversely delicious cuisine ranging from international to authentic Mexican dishes. Do not miss the trolley tour, a guided exploration of the city’s most important sites, monuments, and legends. Querétaro offers two World Heritage Sites: Historic Monuments Zone of Santiago de Querétaro and the Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda, a Pueblo Mágico, the first vineyards in the Americas, beautiful haciendas as well as lush natural scenery.