Tequisquiapan

Is a land of exuberant beauty, of crystalline waters that are born of its springs, of great leafy trees that grow in fertile territories on the shore of the river, guards of the passage of time and expectant of the daily task of their people. Adjacent to the North with the municipality of Ezequiel Montes, and to the South with San Juan del Río, to the West with Pedro Escobedo and Colón, and to the East with the State of Hidalgo.
Height 1880 meters on the level of the sea.

Tequisquiapan is another tile of the beautiful Queretaro 's mosaic. The town keeps it colonial image, with narrow streets leading into small, and sunny squares. The principal attractions are the famous natural thermal water spas which have made of Tequisquiapan a first order tourism center. There are also some nearby mines of semiprecious stones, such as opal.

Tequisquiapan 's main attractions are:

• The Parish of Santa Maria , built in the XIX century

• The Plaza Civica (the main square)

• The Portals and a   Historic bridge of rubble stone constructed in the XVII century over the San Juan del Rio

Tequisquiapan is characterized because of its production of excellent wines. In this town you can purchase beautiful handicrafts such as cane, wicker and rattan baskets and jewelry with semi-precious stones.

The main fairs and feasts celebrated in Tequisquiapan:

• "Feria del Toro de Lidia" ( Bullfight Fair) takes place in March: Bullfights, flemish dances and bull related art exhibitions.

• "Feria del Queso y del Vino" (Cheese and Wine Fair) celebrated in May: Wine and cheese producers present exhibitions and conferences, as well as handicrafts, gastronomy and cultural events typical of the region.

•  Day of the Assumption is celebrated on August 15th.

•  National Holidays on September 15th & 16th.

 

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