With a dynamic and welcoming cultural environment, Querétaro is one of the best cities to live. But beyond its high safety rates, its excellent quality of life and ample professional opportunities, this city is the destination you should choose if nature and tradition are your thing.
Still don’t know what’s in Querétaro? Then you are in the right place. Read on to find out what you can do in this magical city, and the opportunities for university students that only Querétaro has for you.
Get to know the culture in Querétaro
Being the epicenter of events that marked the history of Mexico, Querétaro is the place where you can learn about the country’s past and future through its museums, squares and cultural exhibitions. If you don’t know where to go in Querétaro, here we share some places that visit after schoolare:
Museum of Contemporary Art of Querétaro
Located in a building with more than 100 years of history, in the Museum of Contemporary Art you will find various exhibitions of local, national and foreign artists. With its exhibition halls, media library, library and archive, you will have a cultural experience like no other.
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Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
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Location: Historic Center of Santiago de Querétaro
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Cost for students: Free entry
Pedro Ferriz Santa Cruz Planetarium “The Pendulum”
Immerse yourself in an adventure full of astronomy and technology at the “El Péndulo” Planetarium in Querétaro. Where you will find interactive projections, immersive experiences and the second largest screen in the West, which will allow you to learn about the secrets of the universe.
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Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 09:30 am to 06 pm and Friday to Sunday from 11 am to 06 pm
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Location: “Manuel Gómez Morín” Culture Center in Santiago de Querétaro
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Cost for students: 50 pesos (you need to present credentials)
Connect with nature in Querétaro
Unlike other cities in Mexico, Querétaro has a relatively low cost of livingallowing you have fun on a low budget. Find out below some outdoor activities in Querétaro that you can enjoy as a student.
The Cerrito
The pyramid located in the Site Museumis an archaeological site that allows us to remember our ancestors and the traditions of cultures before the colonial era. On this visit you will be able to enjoy a unique view of the Corregidora landscape.
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Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 9 am to 04:30 pm
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Location: Corregidora, Querétaro
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Cost for students: Free entry (it is necessary to present a student ID)
Alameda Hidalgo
Considered the green lung of the center from Santiago de Querétaro, the Alameda Hidalgo It is an ideal place to enjoy a good walk or spend time with friends after classes under the shade of leafy trees.
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Opening Hours: Any day at any time
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Location: Downtown Santiago de Querétaro
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Cost for students: Free entry
Querétaro: the city to grow
With activities for all tastes and interests, Querétaro is the city where there is always a place to see and an adventure to begin. Hence If you’re looking for where to start your next college chapter, this is the right place.
What are you waiting for to live in the epicenter of culture and professional opportunities? Discover the university life we have at the Anahuac Querétaro, including our support for foreign studentsand don’t miss the opportunity to grow and live the college experience of your dreams. ¡Contact us to learn more!
