Querétaro is a landlocked state in central Mexico, known for the baroque Historic Monuments Zone of its capital, Santiago de Querétaro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Beyond the capital, the state holds the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve, the Franciscan missions of Jalpan de Serra, the Pueblo Mágico of Tequisquiapan, and the towering monolith of Peña de Bernal. Querétaro is also Mexico's second-largest wine-producing region, with vineyards and cheese producers strung along the Ruta del Vino y Queso.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Casa de la Marquesa
An 18th-century viceregal mansion two blocks from the Plaza de Armas, restored with frescoed courtyards and antique-furnished suites named for Querétaro's founding families.
Doña Urraca Hotel & Spa
A restored colonial house near the aqueduct with a boutique spa, interior courtyard restaurant, and dark-wood colonial-luxury interiors.
El Mesón de Santa Rosa
A five-star colonial mansion facing Jardín Zenea, with wrought-iron balconies and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
Hacienda Jurica by Brisas
A 16th-century former hacienda estate converted into a resort with equestrian stables, landscaped gardens, and multiple pools.
Grand Fiesta Americana Querétaro
Querétaro's flagship business-luxury tower with a Grand Club executive floor, full spa, and rooftop pool on the Bernardo Quintana corridor.
Hotel de Piedra
A stone-built luxury property at the foot of the Peña de Bernal monolith, with a spa and pool terraces facing the monolith.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Restaurante 1810
A landmark restaurant since 1990 on one of the historic center's most privileged terraces, serving molcajete queretano and enchiladas queretanas alongside seasonal dishes such as escamoles and chinicuiles, with daily live music.
Freixenet Sala Vivé
Tastings and seasonal dining events at Freixenet Mexico's 25-metre underground cellar, pairing estate sparkling and still wines with regional cheese and charcuterie.
La Redonda vineyard restaurant
An open-air restaurant and picnic area on a 100-hectare vineyard founded in 1975, pairing La Redonda, Orlandi, and Sierra Gorda labels with cheese and cold-meat boards among the vines.