Querétaro, Mexico

Quick Facts

Founded: A.D. 1446
Population: 794,789
Area: 140.2 square miles
(363 square kilometers)
Main Industries: automotive, aerospace, logistics and distribution, information technology (IT)
Relationship Established: 2025

Relationship with San Antonio

• 2025 Sister City Agreement(PDF, 2MB)
• Querétaro Sister City San Antonio Ordinance (PDF)
• Acuerdo de Colaboración Internacional de Aviación(PDF, 312KB)
• 2024 Friendship City Agreement(PDF, 2MB)
• Sister City International Certificate(PDF, 674KB)

Overview

Querétaro City, the capital of Querétaro state in central Mexico, is a well-preserved Spanish colonial city with a unique blend of indigenous and Spanish architectural styles. The city's historic center, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site, is renowned for its Baroque monuments and aqueduct, which brings water from nearby springs.

Querétaro is also a significant economic and industrial center, with a focus on IT, logistics and manufacturing.

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