Maximilian I, monarch during the short-lived Second Mexican Empire, was executed on this hill, and this chapel was built in his memory. He was the younger brother of the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I. Wikipedia
At the very top of the hill is this massive statue of Benito Juárez, president of Mexico from 1858 to 1872.
A large poinsettia bush
The old Querétaro railway station
Temple of San Sabastián and Casa del Faldón, both built in the 1700s
Universidad Marista
Frijoles and tostadas with smoked beef at Cervecería Hércules
The brewery is located in a former textile factory complex, a very cool atmosphere
Love the pictures!! We have booked to go to San Carlos again for a month. Will be getting there when you get to Guadalajara. Was there before and it is an AWESOME city!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors there are fantastic and the food looks pretty good too.
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