About Querétaro
A buzzing metropolis with a small-town feel, Querétaro is considered one of the safest cities in Mexico. The area’s pristine historic center houses cafés, restaurants, shops, and markets. The streets sprouting from the tree-lined Plaza de Armas, with their colorfully painted homes, emit a vaguely European vibe. A growing number of expats call Querétaro home, thanks largely to its temperate climate, modern conveniences, and affordable healthcare options. The city also has incredible food, including the local fave Gordita Queretana, which is a corn tortilla stuffed with meat and cheese. The nightlife scene is not to be missed. Find beer gardens, comedy clubs, and good old-fashioned bars with seating that spills out onto the streets. If you’re around during Holy Week in spring, catch the Festival of Santiago de Queretaro, which features hundreds of events dedicated to music, songs, and dances, theater, literature, and more.
Where is Querétaro
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What to do in Querétaro
- Jardín Zenea: People watch in this hub of daily life that is centered around an epic fountain.
- Aqueduct: Marvel at the symbol of the city and, at 4,200 feet long, one of the largest aqueducts in Mexico.
- El Cerrito: Venture just beyond the city limits to see the towering stone ruins of this ancient pyramid, erected around 300 BC.
- Mercado La Cruz: Stock up on fresh produce, meats, and seafood at this bustling market. While you’re there enjoy small bites, aka, antojitos, at one of the cozy counters.
- Querétaro Wine Region: Explore the charming wineries surrounding the city. You’re in luck if you love sparkling white and rosé wine, which is the region’s specialty.
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I believe it is crucial and increasingly urgent that we study indigenous ways of knowing and further develop the field of Native American studies to preserve ancient knowledge systems. My experience studying abroad in Mexico City directly related to my coursework. It provided me the opportunity to practice two languages (Spanish and Native Mexican Nahuatl) and develop my research skills in preparation for graduate school.
Conducting research abroad has helped me reach my career goals as a socially engaged social science researcher. Developing connections with professors at UNAM while conducting bibliographical research entirely in Spanish expanded my capacity to contribute to scholarly debates with a transnational perspective. Staying in Mexico City for an entire year allowed me to develop strong relationships, not just academically, but also with civil society organizations working around my areas of concern.
