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Tequisquiapan

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458:. The two most traditional crafts of the area are baskets and furniture made from wood, wicker, rattan and other materials. However, crafts from many parts of Mexico are available for sale as well. The main markets, which are the municipal market and the handcrafts markets are located on Ezequiel Montes Street near Salvador Carrizal. In addition to these markets there are a number of street vendors who sell from stalls or by walking around the streets. One common type of merchandise, especially in the main square are sweet breads, dried fruit, fruits in syrup and other sweets. One unique sweet of the town is crystallized nopal cactus. Otomi women can be seen in the main plaza and other locations selling their crafts. Most of these vendors are from the neighboring municipality of Amealco. These crafts generally consist of embroidered napkins and other textiles, rag dolls, ceramics and baskets. 1176:
to Mexico City. Later the train was substituted by buses. The space that baskets would normally take on a transport led to a system of semi construction in the town, with final assembly taking place in the place of sale. The most traditional baskets are still made of willow, but other materials have been adapted such as synthetic, rattan, fabric and more. The town's reputation for handcrafts is part of its attraction for tourism. Tourism has impacted the production of crafts with greater quantity and variety. The most common types to the area are basketry and the making of furniture with willow branches, as well as wood. There are also artisans producing wool items, ceramics, opal items and clothing. There are several textile factories Confecciones San Nicolás S.A. de C.V., Confecciones 1910 S.A. de C.V., Piel GI S.A. de C.V. and Maklo S.A. de C.V.
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to only 60%. Residential construction has changed significantly since the mid 20th century with the introduction of concrete and cinderblock, which is now used in almost all new construction. This is common in Mexico but there is a local variation on roofing which is a vault with a ridgeline in two styles. Constructions dating from before the 1950s are now considered to be “rustic.” These are mostly found in the historic center of Tequisquiapan and a number of the oldest communities in the municipality. New constructions tend to imitate this style.
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died from the contaminated water. A more recent spill, traced to a textile plant in San Juan del Río killed more than 6,000 fish in 2005. This incident also caused health concerns for those living near the water. The area around the dam is subject to flooding during the rainy season, which at times has affected the hotels and restaurants which are nearby. The flooding and contamination problems have had a negative effect on tourism in general.
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education called “telesecundaria” and a general middle school system. Most attend the latter which are located in the larger population centers near the municipal seat. The telesecundarias are located in the communities of La Fuente, Los Cerritos, Fuentezuelas, El Tejocote, San José la Laja, Santillán, El Sauz, La Trinidad and San Nicolás. High school and vocational school education is offered on five sites.
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painted in bright colors such as yellow and green and with balconies. They also have wrought iron fixtures with wooden sills and frames on their doors and windows. Flowerpots are a common sight as well. The narrowness of the roads means that vehicular traffic is commonly jammed, especially on weekends. Efforts at modernization have destroyed many of the town's old trees; however, most of the original
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built in 1567, can still be seen. It is said that there was an indigenous temazcal at the La Pila site. Before it became a park, it was the site of a commercial water park for children. Today, it is an area filled with Montezuma cypress and ash trees and is the site of the annual Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino. Other parks include El Portón, La Recámara and El Salitrillo.
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thirty eight large restaurants. Retail commercial establishment include those catering to tourists and those catering to the local population. The municipality contains one wholesale food market, a crafts market, an open-air market for crafts, three warehouses for grain and over 2100 small retail businesses. The main market for groceries remains the
798:)” a type of natural salt used to flavor food since pre Hispanic times. The municipality's seal was adopted in 1989 at a contest held in conjunction with the annual Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino. This seal contains elements related to the area such as the sun, grapes, the Tequisquiapan River and the parish church of Santa María de la Asunción. 1108:. Some of the better known ranches for this include Xajay, La Gloria, San Martín and Fernando de la Mora. Outside of this, the municipality is not especially dependent on the raising of livestock although cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and horses can be found. The town contains a bullring which hosts bullfights as well as exhibitions of 854:. With the pacification of southern Querétaro, lands in the area were redistributed among the Spanish and the evangelized Otomi, leading to three hundred years of intense agricultural development. However, much of this came at the expense of most of the indigenous population. By 1656, it had been definitively named Tequisquiapan. 948:. The land is relatively flat with rolling hills and small valleys which are mostly farmland. The terrain contains both volcanic and sedimentary rock due to its geological history. The elevations in the area are small with mostly porous rock. In some areas there are quartz and opal deposits. In other areas, there are deposits of 830:. The Otomi outnumbered the Chichimecas but both lived in the area peacefully. The area around Tequisquiapan was taken over by the Spanish relatively peacefully, but the Chichimecas did resist. This resistance remained sporadic until the last battle of the Chichimecas in Querétaro against the Spanish called the 1085:. Tequisquiapan is the largest producer of pasilla chili peppers in Mexico, but this production is under pressure due to imports of a similar chili pepper from Peru and China, and sold as pasilla. The municipality is asking for a registration to mark authentic pasilla chili peppers from the imported variety. 1245:
Hotels range from the inexpensive to five star accommodations. The town contains twenty nine hotels with a total of 792 rooms. Restaurants have increased in number and size as tourism grows, offering national and international cuisine. However, economical eateries including those in the Santa Cecilia
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The growing of grapes in the municipality began with wine grapes in the early 1960s and has grown to be one of the most important agricultural products, featured on Tequisquiapan's municipal seal. Reds, whites and rosés are produced but most are sparkling wines. The major producer in the municipality
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in the rest. The main Chichimeca settlements were just south and west of the modern municipal seat, where fresh water springs were most abundant and the land was the most fertile. Around this same time, the area had a reputation for its fresh water and thermal springs for medicinal purposes. The area
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and pine branches, mostly in colonial or “rustic” style. Basketry is the other traditional craft, mostly woven from willow branches and wicker for household use. The commercialization of these baskets began after the railroad was constructed through here in the early 20th century, with baskets going
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The main dam for the municipality is the El Centenario Dam, located just south of the town of Tequisquiapan. Although its reservoir is important for water storage, it has had serious problems with pollution from industrial waste. The first major disaster occurred in 1999, when over 2,000 wild ducks
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The presence of humans in the modern state of Querétaro is estimated at between 1500 and 2500 BCE, with the oldest human remains found at a cave in the San Nicolás community. This site gives no indication that these early humans had either agriculture or pottery. Much later human remains in the same
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One local tradition is the creation of “cruces de animas” (crosses of encouragement) which can be seen on family altars or in family shrines. These crosses represent loved ones who have died and can be very elaborate although most are simple. These are most common in the former Indian neighborhoods
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Intercity bus service operates out of the town's main terminal, which is served by Flecha azul, Transportes Tequis; Flecha Blanca; Flecha Amarilla; Autotransportes Queretanos and Enlaces Terrestres Nacionales. Two rail lines pass through here connecting Mexico City with Guadalajara and Nuevo Laredo.
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made of gray sandstone and metal, which often has bands playing live music such as jazz and rock and roll. Along one entire side, there are sandstone arches behind which are a number of business such as galleries, cafés and shops selling sweets, silver, furniture and crafts. It also contains some of
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Just over thirty three percent are employed in commerce and services, including tourism. The tourism and service sector of the town employs about four hundred people directly, along with 200 more during the busy seasons and 450 jobs indirectly depend on it. The municipality has forty one hotels and
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the most important products. The most important opal deposits are located in the southwest of the municipality in small mountain chain near the community of La Trinidad. The most productive mines include El Iris, La Carbonera, La Esperanza and El Rendón producing gems of size, quality and a variety
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After tourism, agriculture and livestock is the most important economic activity of the municipality, employing just under fifteen percent of the working population. This is despite the fact that it is not very profitable due to the high operating costs, obsolete technology, insufficient credit and
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The San Juan/Tequisquiapan River crosses the municipality in the south on which are the Centenario Dam, near the town of Tequisquiapan and the Paso de Tablas Dam near the border with Hidalgo. The latter has an inactive hydroelectric plant. There are subsurface currents of water which feed a number
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Almost all residences in the municipality are occupied by their owners, with an average of 4.9 occupants per household. Basic municipal services such as running water, garbage and other services are available to 90% or more of the population with the exception of street lighting, which is available
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Despite its long history of being a place to visit for its hot springs and proximity to Mexico City, hotel occupancy is only around twenty to twenty five percent during the year. One reason for this is that many of the visitors stay for only a day or weekend. Most visitors to the municipality are
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The climate is temperate with two well-defined seasons each year. Most rain falls between June and October, with the dry season extending from November to April. Annual precipitation is 511.8mm. Summers are hot and winters are moderately cold leading to an average annual temperature of 17.5C. The
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As municipal seat, the town of Tequisquiapan is the local governing authority for about two hundred other communities, which together cover a territory of 343.6 km. However, over 77% of the population is concentrated in five communities, with about 51% in the town of Tequisquiapan alone. The
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began in the 1980s as a means to promote the region's wine and cheese production. The fair promotes the 1,200,000 million bottles of wine and 400,000 kilograms of cheese the state produces each year. Most of the activity occurs at the La Pila Park, in the town center, but there are also cultural
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The annual pilgrimage to the chapel on the Cerro Grande occurs on September 13. This procession climbs the hill where the chapel is located the day before and spends the night there. The following day, after mass, there is picnicking and spending the day in the countryside. It is not known how or
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The most important park in the municipality is La Pila, which is located just north of the main town square. It contains fresh water springs and large areas of trees and grass for picnicking and other activities. The park was the site of an old water mill. Its namesake, a reservoir to store water
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The town of Tequisquiapan in southwestern Querétaro is a tourist town, which mostly caters to weekend visitors from Mexico City and the city of Querétaro. These visitors come to see the parish church, walk the cobblestone streets filled with traditional houses, and visit recreational attractions
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Tequisquiapan is the second most important tourist destination in the state of Querétaro. The major tourist attractions for the town and municipality include the food, the hot springs, the crafts and the climate. It has had a reputation as a place to visit for its thermal and fresh water springs
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La Trinidad has an archeological site. The site was excavated in 2009 and 2010 and dates from 750 to 900 CE., around the time of the fall of Teotihuacan. It has been proposed to make it an ecotourism site called Dö Mëkuni. In addition to conserving the areas flora and fauna, it proposes to offer
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The 2011 fair resulted in 100 percent hotel occupancy and an economic impact of forty million pesos for the town. However, the fair has had problems with the uncontrolled sale of alcoholic beverages, which has led to incidents of fighting and other illegal behavior. There have also been cases of
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The two oldest neighborhoods of the town are the Barrio de la Magdalena and San Juan, where many of the chapels built for the indigenous population of the colonial era were built. The main chapel of the Barrio de la Magdalena has a large mesquite tree in its atrium where it is said that the mass
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Around the main square, much of the construction remains traditional with cobblestone streets and buildings that relatively simple and rustic. This is because this town was dominated by the indigenous for the first three hundred years of its existence. Many of the buildings are two stories tall
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There is one special education school which serves 160 students with sixteen teachers. There are sixteen preschools serving over two thousand young children between four and six years of age. There are thirty-six primary schools. Middle school education is offered through two modes, distance
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The town has a number of festivals and traditions which are especially important or unique to it. The festival of the Holy Cross on May 3 is particularly important in the San Juan neighborhood with the dance of Moors and Christians as the highlight. Preparations for this event begin months in
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the town's better restaurants such as Capricho's, which offers French-Mexican fusion cooking. Another side of the square is taken up by the parish church of Santa María. This church was established in the 16th century, but the current construction is from the 19th century. It is in
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on May 15 is important in the town which is centered on a procession from the Santa María de la Asunción church to the El Llano chapel. The purpose of the feast is to ask for good crops for that growing season. The El Llano chapel is located in the agricultural center of the area.
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of colors. Most kaolin deposits are found in northeast near the communities of El Sombrerete and Los Charcos. La Carbonera is an opal mine open to the public. Tours include miners telling stories about mining in the area and visitors are encouraged to look for the stones.
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Nicolás de San Luis Montañez, who was allied with the Spanish. The settlement received its royal seal founded as Santa María de la Asuncón y de las Aguas Calientes. The foundation grouped local Chichimecas and Otomí onto the site and the foundation was celebrated with a
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fixtures, balconies, and wooden windowsills, which is the legacy of its 300-year heritage as a colonial town populated mostly by indigenous people. This, the climate, and the local natural water springs have made the town a popular weekend getaway for cities such as
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from Mexico City and the city of Querétaro, as these are within easy driving distance of the town for weekend visits. The municipality tried to gain a line of credit with the government finance agency Banobras in order to improve the area's tourism infrastructure.
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The old Bernal railroad station is located on Avenida Juarez. It was built when the rail line was constructed through the municipality. Today, it served as a viewpoint to see much of the city. It also conserves a locomotive from the beginning of the 20th century.
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Tequisquiapan is part of Querétaro's Ruta de Vino (Wine Route) with La Redonda as the municipality's major producer. Grape production began in the early 1960s, but has become important enough to be featured on the municipality's seal. The town hosts the annual
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or other communally owned property. These are owned by thirteen ejidos and one agricultural and livestock cooperative. 11,078 hectares of the municipality are used for agriculture, with 4,867 irrigated and the rest planted during the rainy season.
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The growing of grapes in the municipality begin in the early 1960s, with the planting of 120,000 vines for wine grapes in the community of San José Buenavista by the Sofimar enterprise, affiliated with Martelli in France. Initial varieties were
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The founding of the town is celebrated each year in the Barrio de la Magdalena neighborhood on June 24, where the founding mass took place. This commemoration includes a re-enactment of the founding with actors in 16th century clothing.
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The latter 20th century saw significant population growth, as the town transformed from a small traditional farming village to a popular weekend getaway. This growth has also been spurred by the growth of the nearby industrial city of
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along the river remain. Away from the historic center, many of the newer sections of town consist of subdivisions of weekends homes more recently built. However, these mostly follow the architectural styles of the older structures.
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The municipality sponsors the annual Rally de Tequisquiapan, which is affiliated with the PAC auto championships. The rally begins in the town and winds its way along the highways of Querétaro in the mountain areas of the state.
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passed through Tequisquiapan on his way to the city of Querétaro. He issued a decree announcing that the town was the “geographical center of the country.” However, today that distinction is widely considered to be in
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The Callejón del Piojo (lit. Louse Alley) is a historic street in the town which was recently renovated to promote fine arts and handcrafts as well as to serve as a venue for cultural and recreational events.
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and other locations, mostly for supplies. The Centenario Dam was inaugurated in 1910. Venustiano Carranza visited the thermal springs of the area before heading to the city of Querétaro to sign the
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Natural vegetation is suited for temperate and relatively dry climates. In the higher elevations, there are forests of low and medium height. In the hotter, dryer lowlands vegetation such as pirul (
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Juan José Arreola (May 3, 2005). "Alcalde de Tequisquiapan alerta por contaminacion de presa; " [Mayor of Tequisquiapan on alert for contamination of the reservoir (Source El Universal)].
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to take visitors around the various landmarks. These landmarks include places where Tequisquiapan's legends are set and on weekends and holidays, actors in period costumes re-enact these stories.
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did not have any major cities during the pre Hispanic period but a number of important trade routes ran through it. By the time the Spanish arrived, most of the area was allied with the Otomi at
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and the Santa María de la Asunción Temple. Hidalgo Square is a large open, paved area, facing which is the town's parish church and a series of arches. On the east side of the plaza, there is a
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for whites. It has guided tours for visitors, especially at harvest time. One major producer of table grapes is Rancho San Miguel. The ranch extends over forty hectares and primarily produces
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Juan José Arreola (February 19, 2006). "Buscan denominación de origen del chile pasilla en Tequisquiapan" [Seek denomination of origin for pasilla chili peppers in Tequisquiapan].
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cave indicate the presence of both and perhaps influence from the Las Ranas site to the north. This would put the area within the sphere of influence of this culture, which was
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to the east. The municipal government consists of a municipal president and thirteen officials called “regidors” to represent the various communities of the municipality.
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coldest months are October to February, and freezes are not uncommon, occurring an average of 18 days per year. Dominant winds flow from the northeast to the southwest.
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Despite the exploitation, the population of the town and municipal area remained mostly indigenous. For this reason, the town has kept much of its rustic architecture.
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The fair is sponsored with money from the municipality, the state of Querétaro and the federal Secretary of Tourism. Artists who have played at the event include de
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There are hot air balloon flights for tourists, conducted by the Club Aerostático Nacional. Balloon rides are offered only in the mornings due to wind speed.
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Shortly after the end of the Revolution, there was political instability in the state and Tequisquiapan was designated as the provisional capital in 1920.
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when this tradition started, but it attracts not only those from Tequisquiapan, but those from Santa Rosa Xajay, El Cerrito, Bordo Blanco and San Nicolás.
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other major population centers are San Nicolás, La Fuente, Fuentezuelas and El Tejocote. The main economic activity of San Nicolás is the production of
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Quesos Vai is the largest cheese producer in the region, with their main ranch on the Querétaro-Tequisquiapan highway and stores in the town itself.
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The Centro Cultural or Cultural Center hosts expositions of painting and crafts as well as concerts and workshops. It also has an extensive library.
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Juan José Arreola (May 2, 2005). "Mueren miles de peces en presa de Tequisquiapan" [Thousands of fish die in the Tequisquiapan reservoir].
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such as the area's 18-hole golf course and spas/water parks (called “balneários”) such as El Oasis, Thermas del Rey, Fidel Velásquez and La Vega.
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of freshwater springs on either side of the San Juan River. Near the river a number of fruit and nut trees are grown such as walnuts, peaches,
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is Viñedos La Redonda, about twelve km outside of the town proper. The vineyards are mostly planted with vines of French origin such as
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Vanessa Rivas (May 5, 2001). "Tequisquiapan: Funde tradicion y arquitectura" [Tequisquiapan:Found tradition and architecture].
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The town is part of the Ruta de Vino (Wine Route), a tourist route dedicated to the state's wine and cheese production as well as the
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and other similar ceremonies. The day ends with a large frame called a castillo (castle ) filled with fireworks which is set alight.
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activities such as rappelling, zip-lines, rock climbing, fishing and more, along with a museum dedicated to the archeological site.
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The town and municipality are located in the far southeast of the state of Querétaro, just north of the small industrial city of
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Although its first municipal status was gained in 1861, but its current municipal organization was not formalized until 1939.
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José Antonio Mendizabal (August 15, 1999). "Las aguas magicas de Tequisquiapan" [The magic waters of Tequisquiapan].
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victory and settled in Tequisquiapan, opened a bar with another woman and ran a school for the children of Indigenous people
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Another feature of the community is the Instituto Bilingue Victoria School which attracts students from around the world.
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The main highway for the municipal is Federal Highway 120, which connects it south to San Juan del Río and north to the
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Tania Romero (June 7, 2009). "Ruta de artesanías, vino y leyendas" [Route of handcrafts, wine and legends].
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The overwhelming majority of the population is Catholic, with a small but growing number in Evangelical groups and
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Raquel Linares (August 16, 2002). "Producen deliciosas uvas de mesa" [Producing delicious table grapes].
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Juan José Arreola (March 13, 2007). "Atacan a Edil de Tequisquiapan" [Mayor of Tequisquiapan attacked].
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Fernando Paniagua (September 1, 2008). "Reportan daños en Querétaro" [Report damage in Querétaro].
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The Casa de Caballo is located near the river and offers horseback riding in the Barrio de la Magdalena.
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and other handcrafts is an important part of the municipality's economy. Furniture is made with wood,
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market are still readily available. The cuisine of the area maintains is pre Hispanic base of corn,
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passed through but no battles were fought in the municipality. However, these armies did sack area
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style with simple lines and made of pink sandstone. The clock in the tower dates from 1897.
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celebrated to found the town occurred. This founding is re-enacted here each year in June.
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The town is home to a number of important legends. As it is a tourist town there is a
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of San Juan and Barrio de la Magdalena where they can be seen in the local chapels.
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Just under fifty percent are employed in industry, construction, and the making of
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images of Judas are burned along with those of devils and other disliked figures
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cactus and chili peppers. Typical dishes in the municipality include
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Iglesia Santa María de la Asunción at the Main Plaza of Tequisquiapan
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municipal president Noé Zárraga, was shot twice by unknown persons.
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and the city of Querétaro, and State Highway 126, connecting it to
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mining in the municipality, but it also cultivates corn and beans.
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inadequate commercialization. The main crops are corn, beans,
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Another attraction of the town is shopping, especially for
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dance and concerts. There is a Bullfight Fair in March.
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dance and concerts. There is a Bullfight Fair in March.
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Livestock mostly consists of the raising of bulls for
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This rock varies in color between black and red. 300: 290: 280: 263: 243: 235: 227: 222: 214: 206: 201: 193: 188: 180: 172: 160: 142: 21: 2022:[Consolidating tourism in Tequisquiapan]. 1806:"Deja Feria del Queso y el Vino derrama de 40 mdp" 1453:Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México Querétaro 668:alcohol intoxication requiring medical attention. 1834:[Excesses at the Feriade Tequisquiapan]. 1724:"Restauran patrimonio histórico de Tequisquiapan" 834:which occurred to the north in the Sierra Gorda. 1194:Mining is focused on non-metallic minerals with 1017:), various types of cactus and arid land scrub. 704:, and within one hour driving distance from the 1774: 1772: 1492: 1490: 817:in the east near the Hidalgo border and by the 2043: 2041: 1622: 1620: 1618: 1616: 1614: 1612: 1610: 1608: 1488: 1486: 1484: 1482: 1480: 1478: 1476: 1474: 1472: 1470: 1270:, rice with the viscera of chicken or turkey, 2120: 1933: 1931: 1672: 1670: 1668: 1666: 1664: 1662: 1660: 1658: 1056:Outdoor crafts market along the parish church 530:The feast day for the patroness of the town, 522:Guillermo Prieto Street, near the main square 480:In the early 20th century, Mexican president 8: 2013: 2011: 2009: 1656: 1654: 1652: 1650: 1648: 1646: 1644: 1642: 1640: 1638: 16:Town & Municipality in Querétaro, Mexico 1684:(in Spanish). 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Miami. p. 1. 1234:Quesos Vai wine and cheese shop 613:events, conferences, contests, 917:, for reds, whites and rosés. 786:La Ventana cave in San Nicolás 1: 2379:Populated places in Querétaro 2094:http://www.guajirodreams.com/ 1749:Alma Córdova (May 28, 2011). 1678:"Tequisquiapan: ¡disfrútalo!" 1159:. The production and sale of 944:on the southeast side of the 680:Extension of the municipality 363:. The center of the town has 1587:"Tequisquiapan se me antoja" 1020:Population growth since the 826:, itself a tributary of the 218:1,880 m (6,170 ft) 2055:(in Spanish). June 13, 2011 1812:(in Spanish). June 14, 2011 1325:, fled to Mexico after the 862:Mexican War of Independence 549:, the town holds an annual 2400: 1987:(in Spanish). Mexico City. 1942:(in Spanish). Mexico City. 860:In the decades before the 532:Our Lady of the Assumption 500:as well as exhibitions of 2355: 2150: 1593:(in Spanish). 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Iglesia Santa María de la Asunción at the Main Plaza of Tequisquiapan
Official seal of Tequisquiapan
Tequisquiapan is located in Mexico
20°31′14″N 99°53′45″W / 20.52056°N 99.89583°W / 20.52056; -99.89583
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[tekis'kjapan]
Otomi
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Querétaro
Mexico
cobblestone
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Querétaro
Mexico City
Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino

Otomi
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

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