It is the only one in the country named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón, in Spanish).
Religious tourism is derived from the Sanctuary of Soriano, which attracts visitors during Holy Week and September.
Colón is present in the State Congress by the Representatives of the 13th District and in the Federal Congress by the Representatives of the 1st Federal Electoral District of the State of Querétaro.
The airline Regional Cargo has its headquarters on the property of Querétaro International Airport and in Colón.
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