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Statue of Alexander Von Humboldt
The statue of Alexander Von Humboldt depicts the German naturalist/explorer who visited the area in 1803–04 and collected important information about the flora and indigenous cultures.
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Museo de San Roque
Previously a 16th-century convent, San Roque has models and exhibits relating the history of the city and the region. Other displays focus on various aspects of traditional Maya life.
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Casa Museo Agustín Lara
This museum features memorabilia of tlacotalpeño Agustín Lara (1900–70), a legendary musician, composer and Casanova. Its appeal is perhaps greater to Mexicans than it is to foreign tourists.
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Centro Cultural Los Lagos
The Centro Cultural Los Lagos is a lovely cultural center where you check out the bulletin board to find out about drop-in dance or yoga classes among other cultural-event announcements.
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Galería Quetzalli
A leading serious commercial gallery, handling some of the biggest names, such as Francisco Toledo and Guillermo Olguín. It has a second exhibition space, Bodega Quetzalli, a few blocks away.
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Palacio de la Inquisición
This was the headquarters of the Holy Inquisition in Nueva España until 1812. Today it houses the Museum of Mexican Medicine. The facade is covered in a red volcanic stone known as tezontle .
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Observatorio Astronómico Nacional
This is the country’s national observatory, from where it’s possible to observe both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. On clear days you can see all the way to the Mexican mainland.
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Jardín Botánico Xmuch Haltún
Inside the Baluarte de Santiago, this small botanic garden houses a range of indigenous and non-native planets. It makes for a peaceful, leafy respite when the sun gets particularly brutal.
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Museo de la Restauración de la República
If you can read Spanish or are a real history buff, this museum covers Querétaros role in Mexicos history, particularly the French occupation and the eventual ousting of Emperor Maximilian.
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Museo Casa Carranza
This museum has audiovisual displays and interesting memorabilia dedicated to Venustiano Carranza, including the revolutionary’s suit and his heartfelt correspondence illustrating his ideals.
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Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
The Teatro Macedonio Alcalá was built in 1903 in the elaborate French style that was fashionable under Porfirio Díaz. It has a marble stairway and a five-tier auditorium holding 1300 people.
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Pier
The pier extends from the end of Avenida Madero, over marshlands and into the sky-blue lake. Relax on one of the white wrought-iron benches and catch an afternoon breeze or some morning sun.
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Cascada Cusárare
This lovely 30m waterfall is perfect if you want to do a little hiking. This section from the road to the falls is shady and very beautiful, offering the chance of a dip along the way.
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Centro Cultural Rosario Castellanos
The former monastic buildings next door to Iglesia de Santo Domingo are now the Centro Cultural Rosario Castellanos, which has a pretty wood-pillared patio featuring a mural on local history.
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Fort Barlee
At the center of town, this fort was built in 1849 by Caste War refugees for protection from attacks by hostile Maya. Remains of the brick corner turrets are still visible on the fort site.
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Casa Frisaac
This 19th-century estate, once the property of President Adolfo Lopez Mateos, now houses an art gallery with temporary exhibits, and a small auditorium for concerts and dance performances.
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Augustinian Convent
A well-restored 16th-century convent, fronted by a tranquil tree-lined yard, faces the central plaza. Impressive frescoes fashioned from herb- and flower-based paint adorn its cloister.
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Monumento a la Madre
Just off Reforma, this monument and open plaza dedicated to mothers features a statue of a woman and child. The first brick was laid on Mothers Day (May 10) 1944 and inaugurated on Mothers Day 1949.
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Museo del Virreinato
Beside the Templo del Carmen, this museum has a large collection of paintings and artifacts from the Spanish vice-regency. More of interest might be its temporary exhibitions – check whats on.
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Grupo Norte
North of El Palacio is a Juego de Pelota and the handsome buildings of the Northern Group. Crazy Count de Waldeck lived in the so-called Templo del Conde (Temple of the Count), constructed in AD 647.
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