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Aqueduct · Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro
Acueducto de Querétaro
Pink stone aqueduct with 74 arches, built between 1726 and 1735, symbol of the city.
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About Acueducto de Querétaro
The Querétaro aqueduct was built between 1726 and 1735 at the initiative of the Marqués de la Villa del Villar del Águila to bring water from the mountain springs to the Capuchin convent and the city. It has 74 pink stone arches, about 1,280 meters long and up to 23 meters high.
The arches cross Avenida Zaragoza and the La Cruz neighborhood and are the city's emblem. Water reached the public fountains in the center, some of which are still preserved.
The Arcos viewpoint, on the street that leads to the pantheon of illustrious Querétaro residents, offers the most familiar view of the aqueduct. At night the arches are lit.
Beside the viewpoint is the pantheon, where the Corregidora Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez and her husband—figures linked to the independence conspiracy—are buried.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour at the viewpoint.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at night, when it is illuminated.
How to get there
In the east of the center, along Avenida Zaragoza. The viewpoint is on the Arcos sidewalk, about 2 km from the Plaza de Armas.
Tip
Go to the Arcos viewpoint at sunset, when the lighting comes on.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Acueducto de Querétaro
How many arches does the Querétaro aqueduct have?
74 arches, about 1,280 meters long.
When was the aqueduct built?
Between 1726 and 1735.
Where to see the Querétaro aqueduct?
At the Arcos viewpoint, near the pantheon of illustrious people of Querétaro.