Aqueduct

Perhaps one of the most representative and valuable constructions in the city of Queretaro is the Aqueduct, completed in 1735, this work was a water supplier to much of the state capital for many years.

This imposing construction of 1,280 m long and an exact maximum height is 28.42 m, with 74 quarry arches, fungió brought drinking water to the entire city of Santiago de Queretaro, which was brought from the town of San Pedro de la Cañada and distributed through several public fountains in the rest of the city.

The construction of this emblematic aqueduct is attributed to the Marquis of Villa del Villar del Aguila, an important Queretaro benefactor named Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana, who is said to have built and paid for this work at the request of a Capuchin nun, Sister Marcela of the convent of San José de García, with whom he was in love.

Both buildings are still standing and in perfect condition in the city and have become an indispensable point when you want to know the history of this destination.

Location: Calzada de los Arcos, central area, Querétaro, Querétaro, Querétaro