The Procession of Silence in Querétaro celebrated its 60th anniversary and is considered one of the state’s most important cultural and religious traditions. It is a manifestation of popular piety held on the afternoon of Good Friday, in which brotherhoods and confraternities participate, processing through the streets of the Historic Center. In this ritual, participants […]
‘Black storm’ brings rain to much of Mexico; here’s how it will affect Querétaro
A mass of atmospheric instability, popularly known as a “black storm,” is generating rain across much of Mexico, with rainfall ranging from heavy to moderate depending on the region. What is a “black storm”? The term “black storm” is not official, but it is used to describe systems of dense, moisture-laden clouds with significant vertical […]
Querétaro invites you to experience the Camino de Santiago during Holy Week
Querétaro invites you to experience a unique Holy Week on its Camino Iniciatico de Santiago (Initiatory Way of St. James), a route twinned with the historic Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The Camino Iniciatico de Santiago de Querétaro is a 127-kilometer (800-mile) spiritual tourism and hiking route through the Sierra Gorda biosphere reserve […]
Heat and wind are expected during Holy Week in Querétaro
For the upcoming Easter weekend, temperatures are expected to reach up to 29 degrees Celsius, with dry conditions, winds, and mostly sunny skies in Querétaro, according to the forecast from the State Water Commission (CEA). Thousands of people will be participating in outdoor religious activities during this period. These conditions will coincide with traditional events […]
Querétaro will present a comprehensive mobility plan and progress on the cable car project in April.
Mexican journalist, director and editor of Rotativo de Querétaro, a media outlet he founded in 1990 that has become one of the leading news platforms in Querétaro and the surrounding region. With over three decades of experience, he has dedicated his career to rigorous, independent, and socially responsible reporting. He began as a reporter for […]
Hacienda El Salitre announces 2026 equestrian season in Querétaro
Hacienda El Salitre, an emblematic 17th-century building now a boutique hotel, spa, and contemporary Mexican restaurant, unveiled the details of its 2026 equestrian season, an artistic endeavor that aims to establish itself as a high-level cultural experience in Querétaro. The announcement was made at the hacienda itself, coinciding with its tenth anniversary celebration. The activities […]
Querétaro adds seven sports facilities at the UAQ Airport Campus
Seven previously unavailable sports facilities have opened at the UAC Airport Campus sports complex in the municipality of Querétaro, including the city’s first two public flag football fields, two padel courts, two pickleball courts, and one seven-a-side football pitch. The official inauguration was led by Mayor Felipe Fer Macías. With this opening, the municipality now […]
Writers from Querétaro will be promoted at the 2026 Hay Festival
The Querétaro Ministry of Culture secured federal funding from the Profest program to support the 2026 Hay Festival, as there was a risk that the event would disappear from the country, reported the head of the agency, Ana Paola López Birlain. She explained that the operating rules for accessing these funds were very specific, making […]
There are over 600 cases of scorpion stings in the state in Queretaro
So far this year, 668 scorpion stings have been reported in the state, with the highest concentration in the municipalities of Querétaro and Corregidora, reported Health Secretary Martina Pérez Rendón, who warned that a more venomous species inhabits this area. She explained that the number of incidents remains similar to that recorded in 2015, without […]