Town in Querétaro, Mexico
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Amealco (also known as Amealco de Bonfil) is a town in the Bajio region of Mexico in Querétaro state. Known for its colonial era charm, its Otomi traditions, and its rustic natural ambience with mountains, rivers, and waterfalls. Amealco is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
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Mixed use recreational park includes a dog park, zip lines, basketball court, playground, picnic areas with grills, suspension bridge, climbing wall and more.
Light traditional Mexican food, huaraches, sopes, and especially the quesadillas (specialty of the house). Coffee is fresh brewed (not Nescafe). Homemade breads.
Terrace dining area serving homemade traditional Mexican cuisine. Cozy, comfortable, clean atmosphere. Good service. Open only on weekends. (Also rents rooms).
Traditional Mexican cuisine in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Thursday is pozole day with several choices including the traditional red, white, and green pozoles. The chilaquiles with steak is a nice change from the usual chicken found in most restaurants.
Traditional pulqueria serving cured and uncured pulques. Friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Sometimes closes early if the pulque sells out early.
Budget hotel with dated rooms and facilities, but central downtown location. No parking area. On-site restaurant.
Traditional downtown hotel with clean, comfortable rooms. Small on-site parking lot. Rooftop terrace provides nice views of the town.
Clean, comfortable rooms. Small on-site parking area. Food service available. Accepts credit cards (extra charge).
The city's main marketplaces is filled with local groswers selling fresh fruits and vegetables as well as meat, seafood, cheese, crafts, and household items.
By car
Drive south from Querétaro on highway QRO 400 for about 65 km until you reach federal highway MEX 120. Turn right and continue about 10 km and you'll be in Amealco.
By bus
Transportes Amealcenses operates several daily buses from the Querétaro bus station. Tickets start at M$50 (Jan 2024).
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