Things To Do
Our favorite restaurants!
There are a ton of restaurants and bars off of Calle Cinco de Mayo as well as at the Plaza de Armas. Here’s a list of some of our favorite restaurants! - El Mesón de Chucho El Roto located across from Hotel Meson de Santa Rosa and right on the Plaza de Armas. Awesome food and live music! - Terraza la Grupa: rooftop bar with good food above the Hotel Casa Aspeytia -Alquimia Cóctel Bar - Bistro Chez Julien: French bistro in the heart of Queretaro - Khios: a spin on Mediterranean food and cocktails prepared tableside (15 min uber from downtown)
DAY TRIPS!
For those spending more than a few days in Queretaro and are renting a car, here are a couple of our favorite day trips (45 min-1 hour drive) - San Miguel de Allende: is a beautiful and famous colonial town located about an hour drive from downtown Queretaro - Bernal: located about 40 minutes from downtown Queretaro, Bernal is a colorful town at the base of the Pena de Bernal (which you can also hike) - Tequisquapan: another picturesque town known for it's hot springs & artisinal markets
FOR THE OUTDOORSY
Peña de Bernal: Visit one of the world's largest monoliths, perfect for hiking and enjoying stunning views. (We recommend stopping by Pueblo Magico, Pena de Bernal after :) El Cerrito Archaeological Zone: ancient pyramids and ruins just outside of the city of Queretaro
Jardín Zenea (Zenea Garden)
Enjoy live dancing, music, and plenty of restaurants and shops in the city center!
Madero Walkway
A beautiful, decorated street with local vendors & restaurants all along!
Brunch!
-Joséfa Café and bistro -Plaza de los Perritos -La Mariposa