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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Santiago De Querétaro

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Updated October 16, 2025

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Cerro de las Campanas (Hill of Bells)

When struck, the strange stones in this park ring like bells.

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Museo Bichos Querétaro (Querétaro Bugs Museum)

One man's personal collection of more than 2,000 creepy-crawlies from around the world.

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Zacatecana House Museum

This eerily opulent residential museum is home to a haunting local legend.

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Museo del Calendario (Calendar Museum)

The world's first museum of its kind is packed with nostalgic relics of the past.

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Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo

This baroque wonder is filled with a trove of artistic treasures.

Acequia Madre.

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Acequia Madre

The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.

Apostol Santiago.

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Parroquia of Santiago Archive

A hidden room within the church displays an amazing collection of old choir books.

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