Museo Casa de la Zacatecana

Located in the Historic Downtown of Santiago de Querétaro, the Museo Casa de la Zacatecana is a unique cultural space that seamlessly blends one of the most famous and dark urban legends of the colonial era with a stunning collection of sacred and decorative art. This beautiful 17th-century mansion was the real-life setting for a tragic tale of passion, crime, and mystery involving a wealthy woman from Zacatecas and her husband. Today, the estate opens its doors as a museum that transports visitors to the past through its beautifully preserved period rooms, mystical corridors, and an atmosphere that captivates lovers of Mexican folklore and antique aesthetics.

What awaits you?

• The Dark & Famous Living Legend: Wander through the exact corridors where, according to Querétaro's oral tradition, the mysterious murder of the Zacatecana's husband took place, followed by her own tragic demise—ghosts that, according to locals, still roam the courtyard.

• An Impressive Collection of Antique Clocks & Sacred Art: Marvel at exhibition rooms housing a magnificent collection of decorative arts spanning from the 17th to the 20th centuries, highlighting a striking gallery filled with ancient French and English winding clocks that still chime in unison, alongside colonial oil paintings and religious sculptures.

• Impeccable Colonial Architecture: Explore each meticulously decorated room—from the traditional dining area and kitchen to the grand bedrooms—and take in the view of its beautiful central courtyard, which perfectly preserves the mystique and charm of Querétaro's signature pink quarry stone (cantera).