Querétaro

A colonial city on the central Mexican plateau and land of wine and cheese, also offering a giant monolith and highland missions.

Querétaro lies on the central Mexican plateau, about three hours by car from Mexico City. The historic centre of the capital, Querétaro, is known for its Baroque churches, plazas and old aqueduct, and is a World Heritage Site; the Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda to the north are also a World Heritage Site. The Peña de Bernal monolith beside the town of Bernal is a popular climbing spot, and the surrounding wine and cheese routes offer tastings. The climate is mild, and the dry season from October to May is the most pleasant. The gateway is Querétaro International Airport, and you can also take a long-distance bus from Mexico City.

Destinations

• Querétaro
• Querétaro Wine Country

Itineraries

• Bajío Wine Country & Colonial Towns Road Trip – A self-drive route from Querétaro through wine country, San Miguel de Allende, and Dolores Hidalgo to Guanajuato.
• Querétaro to Guanajuato Colonial Highlands – Head north from Mexico City to explore the colonial historic cities of Querétaro, the wine country, San Miguel de Allen…
• Colonial Mexico: Mexico City to Guadalajara – Connect Mexico City, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Guadalajara by bus.