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Peña de Bernal
Within the municipality of Ezequiel Montes, is the delegation of Bernal. Its colorful population whose economic, political and social development in the colonial time was impelled by the mining operation. Right now it is an eminently touristic area , it also has to offer an extensive variety of crafts. The main attraction is its enormous monolith, which is an amazing place for thousands of people who visit it every year.
Height 2515 meters over the level of the sea.
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Bernal is a small village in the center of the State of Queretaro . It belongs to the Municipality of Ezequiel Montes . Bordering to the East is the State of Hidalgo , to the North, Cadereyta , to the South, Tequisquiapan , and to the West are the municipalities of Colon and Toliman . The distance from Querétaro City to Ezequiel Montes is approximately 63 Kms. From Ezequiel Montes to Bernal it is approximately 17 Kms. Bernal is half an hour from the City of Querétaro. It is believed that the village of Bernal was founded in 1647 by Lieutenant Alonso Cabrera. He came with ten soldiers and three of his sons at the request of the native Indians. |
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They wanted him to insure the safety of their crops, jobs, and women in this rugged area. When the Spaniards arrived they built a small building which they named Presidio, or fort, but it was never used for this purpose. Today the villagers enjoy water, drainage, electricity, telephones and good roads. They are known for the wool they produce as well as for their beautiful weaving. The traditional religious celebration of Santa Cruz on the third of May brings about 4000 people to Bernal. Bernal´s setting at the base of one of the world's largest rocks, is breathtakingly dramatic. |
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