The year 2026 places Querétaro at a crucial crossroads: consolidating its economic dynamism without irreversibly compromising its natural capital. Rapid urban, industrial, and population growth has generated environmental pressures that can no longer be considered future problems, but rather immediate challenges demanding structural, comprehensive, and sustained responses. Water remains the primary focus of attention. The […]

The head of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Corruption, Benjamín Vargas Salazar, reported that 50 former public officials from the state of Querétaro were formally charged in the last year, primarily for crimes such as bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of public office. He specified that those implicated include former officials who held high-ranking positions. […]

The Aqueduct of Querétaro commemorates its 300th anniversary as one of the most important landmarks of the state’s and the country’s monumental infrastructure. Begun in 1726, this masterpiece of colonial hydraulic engineering has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, solidifying its status as an emblem of identity for the people of […]

Visitors to Plaza de Olavide in Madrid will have free access to an immersive installation presented by the Mexican state of Querétaro. This initiative aims to strengthen ties between the Spanish city and the Mexican state, as well as promote Querétaro’s main cultural and tourist attractions, coinciding with the 46th edition of the International Tourism […]

In November 2025, the city of Querétaro registered a hotel occupancy rate of 60.9%. Although this exceeded the average rate among cities in the interior of the country, it reflected a drop of 8.4 percentage points compared to the same month in 2024, when occupancy reached 69.3%. Querétaro, Qro. The capital of Querétaro accumulated a […]

Property tax is a mandatory annual contribution for property owners in the municipality of Querétaro. For 2026, the municipal government will maintain discounts for early payment, in addition to various payment options to help residents fulfill this obligation and avoid surcharges or penalties. Paying property tax on time not only allows for savings but also […]

Imagine sitting at a table that seems to levitate more than 40 meters in the air. Up there, you savor a gourmet meal paired with Mexican wines while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of a vast vineyard that was named “Best Winery in Mexico 2025” by the Mexican Sommelier Association. This experience—called Dinner in the Sky—is […]

The Ambystoma velasci, commonly known as the Mexican Plateau axolotl, is a salamander endemic to central Mexico, whose presence had not been documented for 15 years in its natural habitat. Its rediscovery is key to implementing new actions aimed at preserving its survival and that of the aquatic ecosystems it inhabits. The good news of […]

During 2025, the Querétaro State Police participated in the recovery of 1,198 vehicles reported stolen, an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year. This information comes from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC). According to the agency, 3,859 security operations were implemented throughout the state during the year, representing an average of more than 10 […]