Convento de la Santa Cruz (Convent of Santa Cruz)
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This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

📜 Historic Mexican convent, important religious site in Querétaro.
🔍 Famous for a tree growing cross-shaped thorns.

Why Go

🌳 See the legendary tree with cross-shaped thorns
🏛️ Explore a viceregal kitchen and aqueduct arch
🔒 Visit Emperor Maximilian I's former prison room
🎓 Learn about the first school for missionaries
🚶 Easy guided tours available

Why Avoid

🗣️ Guided tours primarily in Spanish
🏃 Guides run tours quickly during busy times

Tips

🗓️ Visit during the week for a slower-paced tour

Cost

💰 General admission 20 pesos.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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