🇲🇽 Latin America

VPS hosting in Querétaro

Mexico's fastest-growing data-centre cluster, outside the seismic risk of the capital.

EdgeNo Eyes allianceOutside GDPR territoryDMCA not applicable20 Gbit/s
Short answer

Yes, you can host a server in Querétaro, Mexico, without KYC. OnionVPS's facility there, operational since 2023, sits outside the Five, Nine, and Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances. The DMCA, a United States statute, does not apply; local copyright law governs, typically requiring a court order. Entry price is $4 per month.

City
Querétaro
Country
🇲🇽 Mexico (MX)
Region
Latin America
Tier
Edge
Intelligence alliance
Not a member of the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes alliances
GDPR applies
No
DMCA applies
Not applicable — DMCA is US statute
Online since
2023
Uplink
20 Gbit/s
Capabilities
DDoS scrubbing · Native IPv6 /64 · NVMe storage
Coordinates
20.59, -100.39

Why hosting in Querétaro looks the way it does

Querétaro is Mexico's fastest-growing data-centre cluster, outside the seismic risk of the capital. It offers low latency to the Americas: about 42 ms to Ashburn, 105 ms to São Paulo, and single-digit milliseconds to Mexico City. The 20 Gbit/s uplink, DDoS scrubbing, and native IPv6 /64 support demanding workloads. Being outside intelligence alliances and not subject to US notice-and-takedown procedures attracts privacy-conscious operators.

People deploy latency-sensitive services for Latin American users, such as game servers, streaming relays, and trading platforms. The 4 ms hop to Mexico City suits fintech and telephony. The jurisdiction also appeals to operators who want to avoid US legal reach, hosting content that relies on local due process, not DMCA-driven takedowns.

Plans available in Querétaro

Skiff

Skiff 2

$ 6.65 /month

$19.95 total · Save 5%

vCPU
1 × shared
RAM
2 GB
Storage
40 GB NVMe SSD
Transfer
3 TB
IPv4 / IPv6
1 / /64 routed
Configure
Cutter

Cutter 8

$ 32.3 /month

$96.90 total · Save 5%

vCPU
4 × dedicated
RAM
8 GB
Storage
160 GB NVMe SSD
Transfer
10 TB
IPv4 / IPv6
1 / /64 routed
Configure
Clipper

Clipper 16

$ 87.4 /month

$262.20 total · Save 5%

vCPU
8 × dedicated
RAM
16 GB
Storage
400 GB NVMe Gen4 SSD
Transfer
30 TB
IPv4 / IPv6
1 / /64 routed
Configure
Hold

Hold 4

$ 20.9 /month

$62.70 total · Save 5%

vCPU
2 × shared
RAM
4 GB
Storage
2 TB Enterprise HDD
Transfer
20 TB
IPv4 / IPv6
1 / /64 routed
Configure

The hardened Bastion line is restricted to offshore and privacy-tier jurisdictions and is not available here.

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Estimated round-trip latency from Querétaro

Methodology
LocationCountryEstimated RTT
🇺🇸 MiamiUnited States31 ms
🇺🇸 AshburnUnited States42 ms
🇺🇸 New YorkUnited States47 ms
🇧🇷 São PauloBrazil105 ms
🇬🇧 LondonUnited Kingdom122 ms
🇳🇱 AmsterdamNetherlands126 ms
🇩🇪 FrankfurtGermany131 ms
🇯🇵 TokyoJapan152 ms
🇦🇺 SydneyAustralia176 ms
🇦🇪 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates195 ms
🇿🇦 JohannesburgSouth Africa201 ms
🇸🇬 SingaporeSingapore224 ms

Estimates are computed from great-circle distance × 1.35 route factor, at 200 km/ms in fibre, plus 2 ms of equipment latency. They are a floor, not a measurement.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico a good place to host a server?

Mexico's fastest-growing data-centre cluster, outside the seismic risk of the capital.

Is Mexico in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes?

No. Mexico is not a member of the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances, which is one reason it appears in our edge tier.

Does the DMCA apply to a server in Mexico?

No. The DMCA is United States copyright statute and binds service providers situated in the US. A server in Mexico is governed by Mexico copyright law, which generally requires a court order rather than a private notice. Copyright still applies; only the enforcement mechanism differs.

How fast is Querétaro from Europe and North America?

Estimated round trips are approximately 131 ms to Frankfurt and 42 ms to Ashburn. These are computed from great-circle distance rather than measured, so treat them as a floor.

Do I need to identify myself to order in Querétaro?

No. Every OnionVPS location has the same signup: an email address you control and a cryptocurrency payment. No name, no address, no document, no card.

What are the data privacy implications for EU users?

GDPR does not apply to personal data processed here. If you process EU personal data, you must ensure compliance yourself. Querétaro's location outside the intelligence alliances may reduce certain surveillance risks, but you are responsible for understanding and meeting any legal obligations that apply to your operation.

Does OnionVPS operate other Mexico regions?

Yes, OnionVPS has a region in Mexico City, about 4 ms away. Querétaro is a distinct edge footprint. This lets you place workloads in two Mexican locations for redundancy or lower latency to different parts of the country.

This page is general information, not legal advice.