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.Pedro Escobedo,
this town, named for native son Doctor Pedro Escobedo, is located 21 Miles,
from the city of Queretaro and is 6299 ft above sea level. Its climate is
sub humid with summer rains and an average temperature
of 64° F.
Pedro
Escobedo is rich in architectural treasures,
among them several beautiful haciendas like the Hacienda Epigmenio Gonzalez,
Hacienda Cirilo, Hacienda Escolasticas and Hacienda El Sauz. Hacienda- Ajuchitlancito is
noteworthy for a lovely granary reinforced by
seven buttresses.
Festivities:
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Farm and Cantera
Fair,
The quarry rock caving workers show off their elaborate work during the
month of May at this farm and artisan fair.
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Fest of Virgen de
Guadalupe,
Townspeople wait in
the streets to sing to their beloved Virgin of Guadalupe on December 11,
the eve of her feast day. There are fireworks and all day dances on the
12th.
Roasting and serving carnitas
or roasted pig is a pastime for someone, and the principal economic
activities, Thus, this delicious traditional Mexican dish is a town favorite.
Many in Pedro Escobedo work in cantera, that is, carving quarry rock into
beautiful fountains and sculptures, which can be purchased in the
neighboring community of Escolasticas.
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