From January to November 2025, Querétaro ranked ninth nationally among states with the fewest intentional homicides, with a total of 139 cases registered, according to Marcela Figueroa, head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP). This figure represents 0.6% of the national average, estimated at 679.47 homicides during the same period. […]
Drinking in public, the most frequent incivility in Querétaro
During the first week of December, officers from the Querétaro Municipal Public Security Secretariat (SSPMQ) referred 271 individuals to civic courts for various administrative violations of the Querétaro municipality’s administrative justice regulations. According to the results obtained from December 1st to 7th, the most common administrative offense was public intoxication, followed by disobeying a court […]
Morena congresswoman acknowledges that street vendors are not from Querétaro
Morena state representative María Eugenia Margarito admitted that some of the street vendors who have refused to occupy the spaces assigned by the Municipality of Querétaro are not originally from the state. When asked if there were precise figures regarding the number of local and non-local vendors within this group, the legislator acknowledged that there […]
Querétaro is going for another airport terminal
Querétaro International Airport (AIQ) is working on a detailed project plan that includes the construction of a new passenger terminal. “What we’re aiming for is to have an infrastructure that will allow us to handle between 12 and 15 million passengers in the long term,” explained Jorge Gutiérrez de Velasco, general director of AIQ. He […]
Clandestine events are on the rise in Querétaro
The Querétaro Municipal Government announced increased inspections due to the rise in events and concerts during the end of the year, including those organized clandestinely through social media. Authorities indicated that this phenomenon has become more frequent in December, a period of high demand for activities in public squares and private spaces. Federico de los […]
Anti-street vending operation sparks altercation in the Historic Center of Querétaro
A supervisory tour of the streets and walkways of Querétaro’s Historic Center ended in an altercation between street vendors and operational personnel from the Inspection Directorate of the Municipal Government Secretariat. The confrontation occurred when the public servants attempted to remove vendors who were in front of the Government Palace, located on 5 de Mayo […]
Returning to the streets to continue moving forward together for Queretaro
In his ongoing work to connect with the community, listen to their needs, and develop strategies to address them, Senator Agustín Dorantes Lámbarri visited the El Tepetate neighborhood and the Álamos district in the state capital today. During his walk through the streets of El Tepe, Dorantes spoke with local business owners, customers, and residents, […]
Spain recognizes Querétaro as a strategic destination for investment
The head of the Secretariat of Sustainable Development (SEDESU), Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, stated that Querétaro is working to create conditions of certainty that will maintain investor confidence. He made these remarks during his participation in the event “The Future is Being Built in Querétaro,” organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, […]
What to visit in Querétaro: culture, wine, nature and modernity in one destination
Querétaro reveals itself as a state capable of surprising all types of travelers: those seeking history, those pursuing authentic flavors, those yearning for nature, and those needing a meaningful break. From colonial cities to lush mountain ranges, from wine and cheese routes to forests ideal for disconnecting, there is much to discover and much to […]
Religious tourism boosts visits to Querétaro during the Jubilee Year
The municipality of Querétaro boasts one of the most extensive religious heritages in the country, with approximately 277 Catholic churches distributed across its seven districts. Of these, 20 temples, convents, and monasteries are located in the Historic Center, recognized by UNESCO for its Baroque architecture and cultural significance. This year, religious tourism took center stage […]