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Querétaro is a state in central Mexico. The capital is Santiago de Querétaro although, in general parlance, the name "Querétaro" is used for both the city and the state.
Querétaro is bordered to the north by the state of San Luis Potosí, to the east by Guanajuato, to the west by Hidalgo, to the southeast by the state of México, and to the southwest by Michoacán.
The capital city of Santiago de Querétaro is located some 200 km to the northwest of Mexico City. It is known for its Colonial Era architecture.
The state is divided into 18 municipalities (municipios):