Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Querétaro
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Convent and Temple of Santa Cruz
You can find out about the history of Querétaro with a stop at Convent and Temple of Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment venues and churches in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle
Querétaro: Tranvia Classic Trolley Car Guided Tour
Querétaro: Electric Vehicle Tour of Historic Center
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour
Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Cinco de Mayo Hotel
great room for the price.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique
Unique boutique hotel with eccentric decor and spacious room. Centrally located
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira
Very pretty, nice and comfortable hotel. Very clean and staff very friendly. The only thing what the sewer smell from the shower drain. I put a towel to cover it. Staff very friendly. Very close to everything.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Meson de Isabel
Staff very helpful with figuring out the TV. Smoke alarm needed a new battery.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024
Hotel Suites Sofia
Perfect place for our needs
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025
FUJITAYA Querétaro
I'm very happy I stayed at this hotel! The rooms were spacious and very clean. I felt comfortable and safe the entire time. The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient. I'm very pleased with my experience and can't wait to go back!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
La Cruz
While visiting La Cruz, you might make a stop by sights like Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palenque
While Palenque isn't home to many top sights, Puerta la Victoria and Alameda Hidalgo Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
