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Historic center · Tequisquiapan, Querétaro
Centro de Tequisquiapan
The tree-lined plaza with the church of Santa María de la Asunción, cobblestone streets with painted houses and the monument to the geographic center of Mexico.
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About Centro de Tequisquiapan
The center of Tequisquiapan revolves around Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, with arcades, restaurants and the church of Santa María de la Asunción, with a pink façade, built at the end of the 19th century. The surrounding streets are cobblestone, with houses painted in bright colors and bougainvillea.
A few blocks away is the monument to the geographic center of Mexico, commissioned by President Venustiano Carranza in 1916, when it was considered that Tequisquiapan was at the center of the national territory.
The handicraft market sells wicker baskets and furniture, textiles and stones, and the food market serves gorditas, barbacoa and sweets.
Near the center there are hot-spring resorts, and La Pila park, with large trees, is good for walking.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
During the day; at night the plaza is lit up.
How to get there
In the center of Tequisquiapan, a few minutes’ walk from the bus station.
Tip
Try the region’s cheeses in the shops around the plaza.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro de Tequisquiapan
What to see in Tequisquiapan?
Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, the church of Santa María de la Asunción, the monument to the geographic center and the markets.
Is Tequisquiapan the center of Mexico?
In 1916 it was declared the geographic center of the country, and there is a monument commemorating that.
What to buy in Tequisquiapan?
Wicker baskets and furniture, and cheeses and wines from the region.