Queretaro
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Queretaro is a city in Mexico.
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Get in
There are many buses that go to Queretaro from major cities, such as Mexico City or Guadalajara. Buses are normally not very expensive and some bus lines offer student discounts in either official Mexican holidays or the summer, winter and april vacation period. First class buses often offer movies and can be very comfortable.
There is toll road from Mexico City to Queretaro. It costs about 114 pesos for an automobile. The drive is about 2 hours, but add another hour for leaving/entering Mexico City.
Queretero has a brand new international airport (QRO). There are direct daily flights from the Houston, Texas. Also a weekly direct flight from Los Angeles California. Domestic flights are expensive so a bus may be more convenient (especially from Mexico City).
Get around
Taxis will take you anywhere in town for a fixed fare of $25 pesos. Very short or longer rides may go up or down $5 pesos.
There are many city buses on the main roads.
The historical center of town is very compact. It's easiest to walk around once you get there. There are also tour trolleys available.
See
- Centro Historico
- Aqueducto
Do
Buy
Eat
- El Pata - Great "Al pastor" tacos. Suggestion: "Que me ves?" taco plate.
- Che Che - Great seafood and ceviche (raw fish "cooked" in lemon juice). The main dishes are very big -- plan to share with a friend. The appetizers are vrey tasty -- a meal in themselves.
Drink
Sleep
Get out
- About a 1.5 hour drive to Guanajuato.
- About a 1 hour drive Bernal
- About a 1 hour drive to Tequisquiapan
- About a 2 hour drive Ranas
- About a 2 hour drive to butterflies in Michoacan (need link).
- About a 45 minute drive to San Miguel Allende (need link).
- About a 2.5 hour drive to Mexico City (need link).
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