Explore Querétaro Español

The very noble and loyal city of Santiago de Querétaro, a name granted to it by the Viceroy Duke of Albuquerque on 1656 and confirmed in 1712 by King Felipe V, was also considered the third most important city of the viceroyalty during the 18th century.
 
The Historic Center of this noble city, was designated Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO,and now has a new way of seeing the city along its main streets, getting to know its must distinguished buildings, monuments, squares and gardens. "Explore Querétaro" can now be taken by trolley, a romantic form of transportation, which had its peak at the end of the 19th century and begining of the 20th century.
"Explore Querétaro" gives you the opportunity to learn about our history, legends and traditions.

A Spanish/English bilingual guide is available. For groups, need to be reserved three days in advance.

The trolley has space for 16 persons to be seated confortably, and places for two wheelchairs and an acces ramp.

Main station:
                                   Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
Alternate stations:
                                  Los Arcos Scenic View
                                  Las Campanas Hill

Departure Timetable, from Monday to Sunday
                   in the morning: 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m..
                   in the afternoon: 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.

TROLLEY ROUTES

 

   Route B

1.- La Corregidora House
2.- Main Square
3.- Cultural House
4.- Ecala House
5.- Samaniego's Gate 
6.- Santa Rosa Inn
7.- Handcrafts House
8.- Don Bartolo's House
9.- La Zacatecana House
10.- The Apostle Sant James Monument
11.- Founders Square
12.- The Temple and Ex-convent of Santa Cruz
13.- The Marquis Fountain
14.- Aqueduct
15.- Los Arcos Scenic View
16.- Pantheon of the Eminent Queretanians
17.- La Corregidora Mausoleum
18.- Calvarito Chapel
19.- León Felipe Art Gallery
20.- Querétaro River
21.- Don Ignacio Pérez Monument
22.- The Temple of St. James
23.- Barroque Courtyard
24.- The Temple of the Congregation

    Route A

1.- Main Square
2.- Ecala House
3.- Santa Rosa Inn
4.- Hidalgo Park
5.- Temple of San Francisco
6.- Zenea Garden
7.- 5 de Mayo Building
8.- Ortega House
9.- La Corregidora Monument
10.- The Temple of San Antonio
11.- Don Ignacio Pérez Monument
12.- Querétaro River
13.- Railroad Station
14.- Las Campanas Hill
15.- Peña y Peña President´s House
16.- Mariano de las Casas Square
17.- Santa Rosa de Viterbo Residence for 
           Devout Woomen
18.- Thithe Collection House
19.- City Museum
20.- The Marquis's House
21.- La República Theatre
22.- The Temple of St. James
23.- Barroque Courtyard
24.- The Temple of  the Congregation


To CIMEX trolley factory
Regresar a Turismo del Estado de Querétaro

INTELNET

Diseño: Profra Blanca Mayol de Muñoz. Rev. Octubre 2001

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