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Place in Querétaro, Mexico
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The massive monolith towering over the village is a constant presence and is never far from view, it's the major attraction for visitors to Bernal.
Mask Museum
The museum displays hundreds of historic masks with a focus on masks as an integral part of ritual. There are also masks representing important persons, and exhibits that describe the extraordinary workmanship required to craft masks in the pre-Hispanic era.
Upscale dining with international touches to a core regional Mexican menu. Outdoor dining patio offers great views of the rock. Creative cocktails.
Traditional Mexican patio restaurant with servicable regional cuisine and a spectacular garden, full of mature shade trees, antiques and Mexican artesanias, with the occasional roaming peacock.
Outdoor dining room serving regional cuisine. Rooftop live music on Wednesdays. Off-street parking is in a paid lot.
Upscale hotel dining room serving contemporary Mexican cuisine like a grilled salmon with a mango glaze. Full bar with creative cocktails (the Nigroni is recommended).
Small traditional hotel with small rooms with basic amenities. No TVs in room and many rooms lack a view (so check room first if you're expecting a view of the rock). Off-street parking. Long walk from historic downtown area.
Upscale boutique hotel with average size rooms decorated with artworks and traditional Mexican artesanias. On-site restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine with some regional specialties. Off-street parking is available in a lot about 2 blocks from the hotel.
Sprawling hotel that looks like an ancient castle, complete with tower. Rooms are a bit small, but clean and comfortable but with no TV and no air conditioning. Off-street parking is available.
Upscale boutique hotel in the historic downtown (centro) area. Rooms are spacious and clean with upscale amenities like high thread-count sheets and good quality toiletries. On-site restaurant is open limited hours. Off-street secure parking available.
Hacienda-style property with individual cabinas with spacious, quiet, comfortable rooms. Popular wedding venue with picturesque gardens and views of the rock. On-site restaurant and off-street parking available.
Small family-run hotel with spacious, clean rooms with modern decor. 200 meter walk to historic downtown area. Friendly service.
Upscale boutique hotel with clean, spacious rooms. On-site restaurant serves a limited menu for breakfast and lunch. Relaxing patio. Entire property is decorated in Mexican artesanias, creating a comfortably luxurious atmosphere.
In-town camping area with flat tent sites. Also has an old Volkswagen Beetle you can sleep in. Picnic tables are re-purposed wire spools.
Sleep in a geodesic dome with views of Bernal's famous rock.
By car
Bernal can also be accessed by car. The Autopista Mexico - Queretaro allows visitor to arrive within a reasonable amount of time and by only following the signs to the municipality of Ezequiel Montes.
Bernal is a small village, compact, with narrow alleys (callejons) and cobblestone streets. It is ideal for exploring on foot.
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