Santa María del Agua de Landa

Santa María del Agua de Landa

The last of the five gorgeous Franciscan missions in Sierra Gorda, built in 1760 – 1768. Church has elaborate, sumptuous façade that has been made by very skilled artisans.

San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco

San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco

The best preserved of the five Franciscan missions in Sierra Gorda, built in 1744 – 1762. Church has a sumptuous façade influenced by the Baroque style and at the same time representing the indigenous art.

Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol

Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol

The most elaborate of the five gorgeous Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda, built in 1760 – 1766. The ornate façade of the church symbolises the mercy.

Santiago Mission in Jalpan

Santiago Mission in Jalpan

The first completed Franciscan mission in Sierra Gorda, built in 1751 – 1758. The gorgeous church has opulent façade that includes the elements of Baroque and local architecture and art.

Querétaro aqueduct

Querétaro aqueduct

1,280 m long aqueduct with 75 arches, average height – 23 m. Built in 1726 – 1738.

San Miguel Concá Mission

San Miguel Concá Mission

The smallest of the five gorgeous Sierra Gorda’s missions. Built in 1754 – 1758. Church has an elaborate, unusual façade in a mix of Baroque and indigenous styles.

Sotano del Barro

Sótano del Barro, Mexico

One of the largest sinkholes of the world, 455 m deep, with 410 m direct fall. Width – 420 m, formed in Lower Cretaceous limestone.