| Keyword |
Description |
| Picturesque |
Very beautiful and charming, like a scene in a photo or painting |
| Brewery |
A place where beer is made |
| Route |
A path or line of travel that people follow from one place to another |
Querétaro, a picturesque city in central Mexico, was chosen by The New York Times as one of the 52 best places in the world to visit in 2026. This kind of list helps more tourists discover new places, so Querétaro will probably receive more visitors from other countries. The city is described as very beautiful and peaceful, but also as a place that is changing quickly, with new restaurants and cafés that attract young people and families.
Today, Querétaro is known for its food, wine, and fun places to relax. The article mentions Hotel Hércules, which used to be a textile factory and is now a cool hotel with a brewery that makes craft beer. It also talks about spots like El Reinita and El Apapacho cafetería, where people can try creative dishes in a friendly, modern space. Visitors can explore a traditional wine route, see vineyards, and try different local wines at places like Tierra de Peña or enjoy a barbecue and wine at Bárbaro Asador.
Querétaro is not only modern; it is also full of history. The city was officially founded by the Spanish in 1531, but Indigenous groups like the Otomí lived there long before that. Because of its location, the Spanish used Querétaro as a starting point to go north in search of gold and silver. Over time, the city became rich and was called the “Pearl of the Bajío,” with important colonial buildings, churches, and monuments that are now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Picturesque |
Pintoresco |
| Creative |
Creativo |
| Pearl |
Perla |
Time to discuss
- Why do tourists like to visit cities with both history and modern places to have fun?
- Do famous lists of “best places to visit” really change where people travel?
- Is it important to protect old buildings when a city is growing?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Would you like to visit Querétaro? Explain why or why not.
- Describe a place you know that you think should be on a “best places to visit” list.
