The Church of San Francisco towers over the Jardín Zenea in Querétaro, a colonial city in Mexico’s central highlands that once was home to a lot of international drama. It’s mellowed a lot since then, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The orange Church of San Francisco features a bell tower and an ornate entrance. The city’s historic center is full of colonial buildings. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Families gather to watch folk dancers outside the church. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
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A statue of an Indian towers over spectators gathered for the festivities outside the church. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
A clown entertains children of all ages in the Jardín Zenea. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The narrow streets in central Querétaro hint at how the town grew in the 18th century. It later became a hotbed of intrigue and revolution. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Worn plasterwork hints at the age of the city’s colonial center. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
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The Alameda, with its leafy green canopy, is a popular place for a stroll with the family. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Nearly every inch of La Casa de la Marquesa has been elaborately stenciled, tiled or festooned with blossoms. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The centuries melt away at La Casa de la Marquesa, a hotel situated in a mansion that dates to 1756. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
