Querétaro, a beautiful city located in central Mexico, is home to a past full of important historical and revolutionary events that marked the course of the country. This influence is reflected in the streets, buildings and culture that characterize this city. Rent a car with MÁS Rent a Car at the Queretaro Airport or from the Guanajuato Airport and take a tour around this historical destination. Here are some of the activities and places you can visit on your trip.

Historic Downtown

Part of the charm of Queretaro is to walk through its historic center and take a stroll to see and appreciate the emblematic colonial buildings. This is the only way to understand its historical value and the reason why it is part of the World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO. These are some of the buildings and places that we recommend you to take a walk through downtown:

• Plaza de Armas
• Government Palace (Casa de la Corregidora)
• House of Ecala
• Cathedral of Querétaro
• Theater of the Republic
• Temple of Las Teresitas
• Art Museum of Queretaro
• Temple of Santa Rosa de Viterbo
• Cathedral of Queretaro
• Temple and Ex-convent of San Francisco
• Aqueduct of Queretaro

Gastronomy 

Queretaro 's cuisine is a mixture of Mexican cuisine that dates back to pre-Hispanic times and transmits all the history, tradition and culture of this region of the country. Don't miss the enchiladas queretanas, the pambazos from Santiago de Queretaro, the corn gorditas from Colon, the chivo tapeado, the gorditas de migajas, as well as the mejengue, which is a drink based on pulque with ground corn, pineapple, banana and piloncillo that is left to rest for 2 to 3 days before drinking.

Cerro de las Campanas and the Viewpoint

Cerro de las Campanas, besides being a historically important place, is perfect for an afternoon stroll and a visit to the site museum, where the history of Queretaro and Mexico over the last five centuries is explained. Afterwards, you can head to the Mirador, located 15 minutes by car from Cerro de las Campanas, where the view at sunset and at night is worth seeing. From there you will see the famous aqueduct, which is one of the largest in Mexico and which, at the time, solved the city's drinking water problem.

Peña de Bernal

Located an hour's drive from Querétaro, Peña de Bernal is a small and warm town, distinguished by its monolith, which is one of the 3 tallest in the world. Just walking through the streets of this town and enjoying its tranquility is enough to make you fall in love with Peña de Bernal. You can also access the monolith by taking a hike and then enjoy a cheese and wine tasting in the village. We recommend spending a night here so you can contemplate the night sky and the view of this monolith.

Tequisquiapan

Located 40 minutes from Peña de Bernal, or one hour from Querétaro, is Tequisquiapan, one of the seven pueblos magicos of the State of Querétaro. For its colorful streets, historic buildings and quality cheeses and wines, Tequisquiapan should definitely be part of your trip to Queretaro.

If you want to spend a couple of days, we recommend you find comfortable accommodation and from there start your visit with a tour of the historic center. You can also take a hot air balloon ride and admire the incredible views that will leave you speechless.

In Tequis, as many people know it, you can find several houses producing exquisite cheeses, ready to be enjoyed with a good wine and rustic bread. You can look for a tour to enjoy a day of tasting on the Cheese and Wine Route.

An excellent way to end your trip will be to visit the opal mines, where you will take a tour of the place where this semi-precious stone, used in jewelry and handicrafts, is extracted. Being a private place, it will be necessary to take a guided tour where they will also explain the process of formation and extraction of opal. This mine is located 11 kilometers from Tequisquiapan. You can get there by car and then take the tour.

Undoubtedly, Queretaro is a city full of history, tradition and culture that is reflected in its streets, buildings and food. Enjoy the various tourist attractions for all tastes and types of travelers. MÁS Rent a Car is located in Queretaro's airport; rent a car and enjoy your trip without problems. Remember that you can get the best all-inclusive rate by selecting the MÁS Total package. And if you have any doubts or you still can't decide, contact us at +52 (33) 4624 2114. Our team is trained to help you 24/7.