Santiago de Queretaro is the capital of the Mexican state of Queretaro. However, as the name of this city is quite long, many people prefer to simply call it Queretaro City. At a glance, this is quite a silent and tranquil settlement with a steady and peaceful lifestyle. In reality, Queretaro City is a vibrant and energetic settlement that charms and attracts foreign guests. If asked to describe the city in just a couple of words, then Queretaro City is a labyrinth of winding cobbled streets, numerous churches, and colorful two-story buildings. The first settlers appeared in this region approximately in 200 AD. These were Mesoamerican peoples. During the Classic Period, there were two settlements in the area, namely, Toluquilla and Ranas. Several centuries later, the Otomi people settled in the territory of modern Queretaro, forming the Otomi Nation or the Otomi State. The Aztecs captured the region in the 40s of the 15th century. Hernán Pérez Bocanegra y Córdoba from Spain arrived in this land on July 23rd, 1531. Bocanegra is considered the founder of the settlement called Santiago de Queretaro. The town was developing slowly because of the constant attacks of the aboriginal tribes. This fact significantly slowed down the development of Queretaro compared to other towns in the state. The first monks arrived in Queretaro in 1530. Initially, these were the Franciscans who tried to convert local people to Christianity. They built the first churches and monasteries in
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