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Tequisquiapan

Town & Municipality in Querétaro, Mexico

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Overview

Tequisquiapan is a colonial town in the state of Queretaro. Tequisquiapan, or Tequis as it's locally known, is a popular weekend getaway for people living in Mexico City and is designated as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos by the federal government's tourism department.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat3 places

La Charamusca
Traditional Mexican cuisine at a comfortable restaurant on the main plaza. Popular for breakfast.
Hours
08:00 - 22:00
Address
Calle Ezequiel Montes 1
Phone
+52 4142730781
Website
lacharamusca.com.mx
Pozoleria Kauil
Hot steaming bowls of pozole: red, white, green, or black. Top it as you like.
Hours
13:00 - 20:30
Address
Guillermo Prieto 10, Norte
Phone
+52 4141010796
La Quercia
Charming pizzeria and restaurant on the main plaza.
Hours
13:00 - 22:00
Address
C. Niños Heroes 4
Phone
+52 4142736211
Website
laquercia.com.mx

Sleep4 places

Hotel La Plaza de Tequisquiapan
Pleasant colonial style hotel adjacent to Plaza Hidalgo.
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Av. Benito Juarez 10
Directions
at Plaza Hidalgo
Phone
+52 4142730289
Website
hotelplazatequis.com
Hotel Real de San Jose
Clean, comfortable, well-maintained hotel.
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
13:00
Address
Juárez Ote. 113, Colonia Magdalena
Phone
+52 4142731057
Website
realdesanjosehotel.com.mx
Regalo del Alma Hotel
Large, clean, well-kept rooms. Pet friendly.
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
De La Virgen 11
Phone
+52 4441657446
Website
regalodelalma.com.mx

Spa hotels

La Casona Tequisquiapan Hotel & Spa
Moderate hotel 2-3 km from downtown area. Pool, free parking, bicycles available for guests. Offers hot air balloon rides.
Check-in
15:00
Check-out
11:00
Address
Antiguo Camino al Sauz 55, Grande
Phone
+52 4142735635
Website
lacasonatequisquiapan.com

Shop1 place

Mercado de Artesanias
Artisans' Market
Local market specializing in handmade crafts like embroidered cloths, jewelry, pottery, etc. Several vendors selling souvenirs, plus a food court with authentic regional dishes at very affordable prices.
Hours
09:00 - 18:00
Address
Calle Ezequiel Montes 31, Centro

Getting there and around

Getting there

Buses are available from Queretaro and Mexico City, arriving at the Central de Autobuses on Carretera San Juan Del Rio-Xilitla.

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Getting around

Taxis are readily available. Walking is the best way to get around the core center of town.

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Querétaro Intercontinental Airport

Querétaro · International · QRO

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UnderstandThe charming town center has cobblestone streets lined with traditional rustic brick and stone houses with wrought iron fixtures, balconies, and wooden shutters.

Get inBuses are available from Queretaro and Mexico City, arriving at the Central de Autobuses on Carretera San Juan Del Rio-Xilitla.

Get aroundTaxis are readily available. Walking is the best way to get around the core center of town.

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BuyTraditional handcrafts are sold in the municiple market and in the shops and markets on Calle Ezequiel Montes near Salvador Carrizal. Street vendors are common in the area; many are indigenous Otomi.

DrinkWine is the local drink of choice. The town is part of Mexico's second-largest wine producing region and locally made wines can be found at several bodegas around town.

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