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Casa de la Corregidora

📍 Calle 5 de Mayo, Centro Histórico, Querétaro, Mexico
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Quick Facts

Location
Mexico, Querétaro
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
30-45 minutes
Address
Calle 5 de Mayo, Centro Histórico, Querétaro, Mexico
Coordinates
20.5934, -100.3901

Introduction

Casa de la Corregidora stands beside Jardín Zenea in the historic centre of Querétaro and marks the most decisive address of the Mexican War of Independence. Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, wife of the corregidor, lived here, and the conspirators met under cover of her literary gatherings in 1810. When the plot was betrayed she sent word through the night to San Miguel, warning Father Hidalgo to rise early. The house now serves as a ceremonial building for the state government with no permanent display, but the façade, iron grilles and courtyard survive, all visible from the square.

✨ Highlights

1
Site of the rising
Where the 1810 plot was laid and the warning sent; the history here is the point.
2
Josefa Ortiz
Known as the mother of independence, she lived in this house.
3
Colonial façade
Iron grilles, stone surrounds and the courtyard survive, legible from the square.
4
Jardín Zenea
The small adjoining square has benches and shade, the best angle on the façade.
5
Across from San Francisco
The church and former convent diagonally opposite make a natural pair.
6
Ceremonial use
Interiors rarely open; the value is the building and the address itself.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Beside Jardín Zenea in the historic centre of Querétaro.
→Route：Link with Jardín Zenea, San Francisco church and the Merced mansion on foot.
→Access note：Interiors open only for ceremonies, so do not plan it as a regular museum.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday外观全天可看
Tuesday外观全天可看
Wednesday外观全天可看
Thursday外观全天可看
Friday外观全天可看
Saturday外观全天可看
Sunday外观全天可看

Exterior visible all day; interiors open only for events or guided visits

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree

Now a state ceremonial building; public areas accessible

Transportation

Driving/Parking

The centre is pedestrianised; park outside

Bus

Local bus from the terminal to the centre

Note

Beside Jardín Zenea

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Casa de la Corregidora?

Monday: 外观全天可看; Tuesday: 外观全天可看; Wednesday: 外观全天可看; Thursday: 外观全天可看; Friday: 外观全天可看; Saturday: 外观全天可看; Sunday: 外观全天可看; Exterior visible all day; interiors open only for events or guided visits

How much is the admission for Casa de la Corregidora?

Free Admission: Free; Now a state ceremonial building; public areas accessible

How long should I spend at Casa de la Corregidora?

A typical visit takes 30-45 minutes.

How do I get to Casa de la Corregidora?

Driving/Parking: The centre is pedestrianised; park outside; Bus: Local bus from the terminal to the centre

Compiled from public sources; state ceremonies may restrict access, so confirm with the Querétaro tourist office before travelling.