Juriquilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juriquilla
Hacienda Juriquilla
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Location within Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Querétaro | |
| Municipality | Santiago de Querétaro | |
| City | Juriquilla | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| Postal Code |
76230
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| Area Code | (442) | |
Juriquilla is a lively suburb located near Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico. It started as a large farm, called a hacienda, way back in the 1700s. Later, in the 1970s, it grew into a popular area with a golf course and many homes.
Juriquilla is about 230 kilometers (143 miles) northwest of Mexico City. It's also only about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of central Santiago de Querétaro. The main building of the old hacienda is now a hotel.
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Juriquilla's Past: A Hacienda's Story
The main building of the Juriquilla hacienda was built in 1707. A hacienda was like a big estate or farm. By the late 1700s, a man named Pedro Antonio de Septién Montero y Austri owned the property. He was an important person in Querétaro for many years. Pedro Antonio passed away in 1814.
In the 1800s, the hacienda changed owners a few times. It was bought by Timoteo Fernández de Jáuregui, then Bernabé Loyola, and later Francisco Contreras. Finally, a rich businessman named José Mario Romero bought it. In 1992, the old hacienda building was turned into a hotel.
What You Can Find in Juriquilla
Juriquilla is home to several important places, especially for learning and fun:
- Universities:
- UNAM - This is a big university with a campus in Juriquilla. It has special centers for studying things like neurobiology, engineering, and advanced technology.
- CINVESTAV - This is a research center that focuses on advanced studies.
- UAQ - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro.
- UVM - Universidad del Valle de México, Campus Qro.
- Bullfighting Ring: There's a large arena that can hold up to 4,000 people.
- Plaza Náutica: This is a shopping and entertainment area.
Fun on the Green: Golf in Juriquilla
Juriquilla is famous for its golf courses.
- Juriquilla Golf Course: This is a large, 18-hole championship golf course. It was designed in 1977. Golfers can enjoy a clubhouse, a restaurant, and even take lessons here.
- Executive Golf Course: There's also a smaller 9-hole golf course. It's perfect for a quicker game.
Living in Juriquilla
Juriquilla is known as a popular place to live. It's about a ten-minute drive from the city center. This means it's far enough to avoid some city problems, like heavy traffic, but still close enough to enjoy everything the city offers.
Over the last ten years, many people have moved to Juriquilla, especially from Mexico City. This has made it a growing community. Because more people live here, there can sometimes be traffic when people leave for work or come home. Most jobs are in Santiago de Querétaro or El Marqués.
See also
In Spanish: Juriquilla para niños
