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About this trip
Join us for seven nights and six full days as we explore the dichotomy of Surrealism & Colonialism in the Mexican towns of Querétaro, Tequisquiapan, Bernal, & Xilitla.
All of our tours offer a wide variety of unique experiences while also providing chances for guests to adjust the plans to match their desired speed and intensity.
Read the tour Itinerary summary below for more details.
Great Food & Unique Schedule Flexibility
Throughout the trip we will have the opportunity to dine at a wide variety of extraordinary restaurants (from casual street food to fine dining). While the tour offers many unique scheduled experiences, its casual structure also provides daily opportunities for guests to adjust the plans to match their interests and desired speed and intensity.
Is This Tour Right For You?
IDENTIFICATION ~ A valid passport is required.
ALTITUDE ~ Querétaro: 5,971 ft ~ Tequisquiapan: 6,168 ft ~ Xilitla: 2,218 ft
WEATHER ~ Querétaro & Tequisquiapan typical daytime temperatures are in the upper 70s and nighttime temperatures around 50f. October is traditionally very dry. Xilitla is at a lower altitude and closer to the coast, so it is more humid and warmer with temperatures ranging from mid 80s to low 60s.
TRANSPORTATION ~ The itinerary includes overnight stays in four different cities. We will travel between them in a Sprinter-style private van.
PHYSICAL EXERTION ~ Moderate Exertion (3 of 5) – This tour consists of mostly in-town, moderately paced walking on hilly cobblestone streets. There are opportunities for more vigorous hiking and climbing for those who are interested.
MEDICAL FACILITIES ~ Querétaro is a major city with modern medical services available. However, while traveling in the towns in the surrounding region, we will at times be several hours away from medical services.
Easily combine this tour.
The departure day of the Queretaro tour adjoins the arrival day of the San Miguel de Allende tour (25-10-28-MX-SMA), making it easy to do them together and receive an extra night of accommodations at no additional cost. Simply book both tours and we'll take care of combining the packages and reserving your extra night at the hotel.
What’s included
- AccommodationsAccommodations for 7 nights for one person in a double occupancy suite (unless single occupancy upgrade is chosen).
- Airport TransportGround transportation between the airport in Querétaro Mexico (QRO) and hotel on scheduled arrival day and departure day.
- Activity TransportTransportation to and from all scheduled daily activities.
- Scheduled ActivitiesEntrance fees for all scheduled cultural sites, museums and special studio visits.
- Two MealsTwo meals including a Welcome Dinner (guests are responsible for all other meals)
What’s not included
- Arrival/Depart TransportGuests are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own travel to ensure arrival at, and departure from, the airport in Querétaro Mexico (QRO) on designated arrival/departure days.
- MealsOther than the two noted meals, all other food and drink are the guest's responsibility.
- InsuranceInsurance is not included. We recommend tourists consider purchasing their own travel & health insurance and consult with their medical professional regarding recommended vaccinations & precautions.
Available Packages
The tour must “make” with a minimum of 6 people by June 20, 2025.
The tour must “make” with a minimum of 6 people by June 20, 2025.
Itinerary
Monday – Travel/Arrival day – the only scheduled event this day is our welcome dinner in the town of Tequisquiapan
Tuesday – Friday we’ll explore the towns of Tequisquiapan, Bernal, and Xilitla with the following included on the itinerary:
• Visits to working artists’ studios including ceramics, wicker weaving (hard
fiber), ixtle weaving (soft fiber), and glasswork.
• A walking tour of the main plaza of Tequisquiapan and its artisan market
• Visit to Peña de Bernal, a 65-million-year-old monolith with a height of 433
meters (one of the largest in the world).
• Drive through the high desert into the Sierra Gorda mountains and watch the surroundings change as we drive through the lush biodiverse coastal side of the mountain range.
• Exploration of the mountain town of Xilitla including the Leonora Carrington Museum, the wonderful surrealist Las Pozas gardens of Edward James, and optional mountain hikes through the natural beauty and waterfalls of the area.
Saturday & Sunday we’ll spend experiencing the contemporary art and the colonial architecture of
Querétaro with a walking tour of the historic center and stops at wonderful museums and plazas.
Monday – Travel/Departure day – there are no official tour events scheduled for this day