This section illustrates the blending of social groups, beliefs, and customs that gave rise to modern Mexican culture. It begins with the social restructuring that followed the Spanish conquest and the rise of the Creole population. It then explores the economic development of the region, shaped by its location on the "Camino Real de Tierra Adentro", and highlights the importance of both religious and civil colonial institutions. The gallery concludes with a section on Cadereyta and the Sierra Gorda, which was once a major administrative district (Alcaldía Mayor) and became part of the state of Querétaro in the mid-19th century.