Cadereyta de Montes

Cadereyta de Montes is the largest municipality by area in the state of Querétaro, Mexico. Its seat was founded in 1640, and it received its current name in 1642 to honor Viceroy Don Lope Diez de Armendáriz, Marquis of Cadereyta. In 1904 the "Montes" last name was added to honor the lawyer Ezequiel Montes.

The region was quite important during the Spanish rule of Mexico, since it was a post from where the main trade routes were defended from attacks of the Indians of the Sierra Gorda. From its conception, the city was intended to become quite important. It received the status of "Alcaldía mayor" in 1689, thus becoming the dominant city in this part of the actual State.

There is a famous greenhouse called "Finca Schmoll", where a large collection of desert plants is preserved.

Population (2000): 51 688, Area: 1 364 km².

External links

* [http://www.cadereytaonline.com/ Cadereyta Online]
* [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=20.701367&ln=-99.821262&z=3&k=2&a=1&tab=2/ Cadereyta en Fotografias]