It was one of the largest & most important monasteries

in New Spain (Mexico) in colonial times. Much of it was destroyed during the Reform War & only the church & a small annex remain. It served as the prison for Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez during the War of Independence.

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QRO's Boutique Hotels, part 2 of 2

March 1st 2015
This album includes the 2nd batch of boutique hotel photos I took. There are many more boutique hotels in the city, especially in colonial buildings in the historic center. ... read more

North America » Mexico » Querétaro » Santiago de Querétaro

The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more

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