Ruta Misiones de la Sierra Gorda
Photo: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ruta Misiones de la Sierra Gorda is an itinerary that visits all five historic missions that make up the Missions of the Sierra Gorda . This is an official itinerary promoted by the State of Queretaro.
UnderstandThe Sierra Gorda mountains of eastern Queretaro is a dense, rugged region full of high mountain peaks, deep valleys, cliffs, rushing rivers, canyons, and forests.
MissionsEach mission is unique in its architecture, interior artworks, and local history. Plan to spend about an hour at each mission. (Longer if you stay for mass.)
Get inThe Sierra Gorda is about 3 hours east of Queretaro (which is the nearest airport (QRO) with scheduled commercial flights).
Buy, Eat and SleepThere are no services for travelers at any of the missions in the Sierra Gorda, but a good selection of hotels, restaurants, and shops can be found in the towns of Pinal de Amoles and Jalpan.
Stay safeThe Sierra Gorda is a very safe region of Mexico with few reported crimes. Nonetheless, it is remote and lightly populated and cell service may be sporadic.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Ruta Misiones de la Sierra Gorda" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons