American Express -- The local representative is Agencia Turismo Beverly, Av. Tecnológico 118, Col. San Angel (tel. 442/216-1500). Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm and 4 to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to noon.
Area Code -- The telephone area code is 442.
Climate -- The average temperature in summer is 75°F (24°C), in winter 56°F (13°C).
Elevation -- Querétaro sits at 1,818m (5,963 ft.).
Emergency -- The central emergency number (similar to 911) is tel. 066.
Hospital -- The local hospital is the Hospital Angeles (tel. 442/215-5901 or 442/216-2751) at Bernardo del Razo 21, Colonia Ensueño.
Internet Access -- Cybercafes and Internet access providers are everywhere in the central historic district.
Parking -- To find parking in the downtown area, look for white square signs with the capital letter E in light blue. There are a couple of places at Pino Suárez 45 and 17. Rates run about $1 (55p) for the first hour, 25¢ (15p) for every hour after that.
Population -- Querétaro has 750,000 residents.
Post Office -- The correo, Arteaga 5, is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 2:30pm.
