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.Bernal
is a small village in the center of the State of Queretaro. It belongs to
the Municipality of Ezequiel Montes. Bordering to the East is the State of
Hidalgo, to the
 North,
Cadereyta, to the South,
Tequisquiapan, and to the West are the
municipalities of Colon and
Toliman. The distance from Queretaro City to
Ezequiel Montes is approximately 63 Kms. From Ezequiel Montes to Bernal it
is approximately 17 Kms. Bernal is half an hour from the City of Queretaro.
It is believed that the village of Bernal was founded in 1647 by Lieutenant
Alonso Cabrera.
He came with ten soldiers and three of his sons at the
request of the native Indians. They wanted him to insure the safety
of their crops, jobs, and women in this rugged area. When the Spaniards
arrived
they
built a small building which
they named Presidio, or fort, but it was never used for
this purpose. Today the villagers enjoy water, drainage, electricity,
telephones and good roads. They are known for the wool they produce as well
as for their beautiful weaving.
The traditional religious celebration of
Santa Cruz on the third of May brings about 4000 people to Bernal.
Bernal´s
setting at the base of one of the world's largest rocks, is breathtakingly
dramatic.
For the nature lover, a wonderful botanical garden is located between the
two towns
Tequisquiapan and Bernal
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