Querétaro, Mexico, has rapidly emerged as a pivotal data centre market not only within Latin America but also on the global stage. Often referred to as the “Silicon Valley” of Mexico, Querétaro is strategically located near Mexico City and offers robust infrastructure, political stability, skilled talent pools, and proximity to key fibre connectivity routes. The region’s significant investment in technology and innovation, supported by both government policies and private sector initiatives, has positioned Querétaro as a premier destination for hyperscale operators, cloud service providers, and multinational enterprises seeking a reliable and scalable data centre ecosystem. As demand for digital services grows across the Americas, Querétaro stands out as a regional nucleus for cloud computing, disaster recovery, and interconnectivity, underpinning the digital transformation of a broad spectrum of industries.

Recent statistics underscore the impressive growth and maturity of Querétaro’s data centre market. As of early 2024, the region houses more than 26 active data centres, representing a total power capacity exceeding 200MW (with multiple projects under development that will boost this number significantly in the next few years). Querétaro features robust fibre-optic connectivity, benefiting from several redundant terrestrial and submarine cable routes that link the city with major domestic and international hubs. The market services a diverse mix of sectors, including content delivery networks (CDNs), fintech, e-commerce, enterprise IT, healthcare, and leading cloud platforms. Notably, hyperscale cloud providers, international telecommunication firms, and CDN companies have established major points of presence here, highlighting Querétaro’s critical role in supporting latency-sensitive and high-availability applications across Latin America.

Operating in Querétaro presents unique challenges for global companies aiming to establish or expand their data centre presence. One primary hurdle is the rapid pace of market growth, which has led to fierce competition for skilled local talent and available infrastructure. Power availability and sustainable energy sourcing are also key considerations, as demand continues to surge among large-scale tenants. Additionally, navigating Mexico’s evolving regulatory framework and ensuring full compliance with local data sovereignty, security, and environmental standards can be complex. Network resilience, cross-border data flows, and physical security requirements must be addressed to maintain service uptime and protect mission-critical operations in this vibrant but dynamic environment.

Since establishing our presence in Querétaro on March 14th, 2023, our local team has developed an exceptional understanding of its unique data centre market from the ground up. Leveraging our years of hands-on experience, we provide seamless Remote Hands and technical support services tailored to the needs of global and regional tenants. Our experts are on the ground daily, assisting clients with everything from rack and stack, cabling, and hardware troubleshooting, to inventory management and emergency interventions—all with a keen awareness of local challenges and international best practices. By partnering with us, companies gain a trusted ally who not only understands the operational intricacies of the Querétaro market but also brings a wealth of experience that ensures uptime, compliance, and optimal performance throughout their physical infrastructure lifecycle.