Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Querétaro

Popular places to visit

Pena de Bernal showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Pena de Bernal

Take photos of the vista from the quaint chapel built on the side of one of the tallest monoliths in the world.

Pena de Bernal
Tequisquiapan Opal Mine

Tequisquiapan Opal Mine

Learn about opal-mining history, dig for semi-precious stones and enjoy superb views of the Querétaro Valley at this working mine.

Tequisquiapan Opal Mine

Arches Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Querétaro with a visit to Arches Viewpoint. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Arches Viewpoint

Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz

Find out about the history of Querétaro with a stop at Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz. Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.

Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz

Plaza de Los Fundadores

You can learn about the history of Querétaro with a trip to Plaza de Los Fundadores. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Plaza de Los Fundadores

Temple of Santa Cruz

You can learn about the history of Querétaro with a stop at Temple of Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment venues and churches in this culturally rich area.

Temple of Santa Cruz

Things to do

Thematic Tour of the Center of Querétaro

Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)

฿346
per adult
Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour

Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour

฿469
per adult
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history

Queretaro: colonial architecture and history

฿1,623
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history
Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

฿2,336
per adult
Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do
Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato

Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato

฿9,983
per adult
Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato
Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle

Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle

฿467
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique

Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique

3.5 out of 5
Calle Venustiano Carranza No. 37, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
The price is ฿1,852 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿1,852
฿2,214 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
"Small boutique hotel with a lot of charm. Room was big and spacious and super clean. Room included free breakfast which was really good. Right in the middle of town and walking distance to pretty much everything."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique
Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira

Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira

3.5 out of 5
Altamirano No. 9 Interior 1-2, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (343 reviews)
"Very nice boutique hotel in one of the city center’s main dinning zones. The rooms are new and clean, the parking is good and the neighborhood is pretty"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

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Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira
HOTEL & SPA DOÑA URRACA QUERETARO

HOTEL & SPA DOÑA URRACA QUERETARO

3 out of 5
117 C. 5 de Mayo La Cruz, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)
"Beautiful and amazing hotel! The staff super friendly and helpful this hotel is unique very satisfied with our choice! We loved the restaurant too!! Sunday brunch is wonderful"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

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HOTEL & SPA DOÑA URRACA QUERETARO
Cinco de Mayo Hotel

Cinco de Mayo Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo 106, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez ...
7.4/10 Good! (281 reviews)
"Kind of an unbeatable location in the historic center of Queretaro. Simple, clean, decent value."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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Cinco de Mayo Hotel
Hotel & Spa La Mansión del Burro Azul

Hotel & Spa La Mansión del Burro Azul

3.5 out of 5
Ignacio Altamirano Sur #35, Centro Historico, Querétaro, QUE
The price is ฿1,881 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿1,881
฿2,248 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"The place is absolutely beautiful and original."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Hotel & Spa La Mansión del Burro Azul
Hacienda Jurica by Brisas

Hacienda Jurica by Brisas

4 out of 5
Paseo Jurica 700 Fraccionamiento Jurica, Santiago de Queretaro, Querétaro, QUE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,134 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,134
฿3,746 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,063 reviews)
"Wonderful experience, beautiful place. Rooms are quite nice."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hacienda Jurica by Brisas
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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La Cruz

While visiting La Cruz, you might make a stop by sights like Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Temple of Santa Cruz.

La Cruz
Queretaro featuring a city

Centro Histórico

Unique features of Centro Histórico include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Zenea Garden or Plaza de Armas while you're exploring the area.

Centro Histórico
Mexico which includes heritage elements and mountains

Downtown Querétaro

Downtown Querétaro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Zenea Garden and Plaza de Armas while in the area.

Downtown Querétaro
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Alameda

Alameda might not have many top sights, but Alameda Hidalgo Park and Puerta la Victoria are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alameda
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Mercurio

While Mercurio may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Puerta la Victoria and Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium.

Mercurio
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Centro Sur

You'll enjoy the restaurants and historical sites in Centro Sur. You might want to make time for a stop at Corregidora Stadium or Querétaro Civic Center.

Centro Sur

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