Querétaro is an ideal destination for a romantic getaway with that someone special. With many romantic restaurants, hotels, and attractions, it is a wonderful place for couples. Here are some things you can enjoy on your romantic getaway to Querétaro.
The Aqueduct – This engineering marvel was built between 1726 and 1738 under orders of Marquez de la Villa del Villar del Aguila to bring fresh drinking water to the city of Querétaro. There are 74 sandstone arches that are a conspicuous and recognizable vista from many parts of the city. You can get a great view from the hill where the Corregidora’s mausoleum is.
Plaza de Armas – This park and beautiful colonial buildings in the historic center, or Centro Historico, were built in the 18th century. In the middle is a large fountain with statues. Surrounding the park are restaurants and cafes with outdoor patios and live music.
Plaza de la Corregidora – This is another park in Centro Historico that has a statue built in honor to the wife of a magistrate that risked her life in order to warn the Mexican resistance army of an impending Spanish attack. Her husband had her locked in her room at the time, but she managed to pass a note through a keyhole. Her statue was erected for the centennial celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain. In addition to the beautiful park with seating, flowers, and trees, there are more restaurants, cafes, and stores surrounding the park.
La Casa de La Marquesa – This romantic hotel and restaurant will make you feel like royalty. It is a colonial estate that legend has it was built for the love interest of the Marqués who fell in love with a nun. Since she was devoted to her vocation, she would not accept his advances, asking that he build an aqueduct in order to solve the water problems in the city and that he also build the most beautiful house in all of Querétaro.
These are many more romantic places that you can visit in Querétaro.
