Aqueduct of Querétaro
Acueducto de Querétaro
An 18th-century aqueduct of 74 arches built from pink stone, about 1.3 km long and up to 28 meters high. It is the emblem of Querétaro.
The aqueduct was built between 1726 and 1738, funded by the Marquis Juan Antonio de Urrutia, to carry water from mountain springs into the city. It still crosses Avenida Universidad today. The best viewpoint is the Mirador at the eastern end. Next to it is the Cemetery of Illustrious Queretanos, where the city's notable figures are buried, and from here you can look down the full length of the arcade. You can also walk along Avenida Zaragoza and approach the arches up close. Admission is free all day, and photos are best when the arches are lit up at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz
- Plaza de Armas & Casa de la Corregidora
- Jardín Zenea & Templo de San Francisco
- Teatro de la República
- Museo Regional de Querétaro
- Museo de Arte de Querétaro
- Templo de Santa Clara & Fuente de Neptuno
- Cathedral of Querétaro (San Felipe Neri)