Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Pena de Bernal which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

Pena de Bernal

Take photos of the vista from the quaint chapel built on the side of one of the tallest monoliths in the world.

Pena de Bernal
Tequisquiapan Opal Mine

Tequisquiapan Opal Mine

Learn about opal-mining history, dig for semi-precious stones and enjoy superb views of the Querétaro Valley at this working mine.

Tequisquiapan Opal Mine
Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet México

Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet México

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet México during your travels to Ezequiel Montes.

Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet México

Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz

Find out about the history of Querétaro with a stop at Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz. Visit the churches and shops in this culturally rich area.

Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz

Arches Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Querétaro with a visit to Arches Viewpoint. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Arches Viewpoint

Querétaro Contemporary Art Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Querétaro Contemporary Art Museum during your trip to Querétaro. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Querétaro Contemporary Art Museum

Activities

Thematic Tour of the Center of Querétaro

Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)

AU$16
per adult
Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour

Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour

AU$21
per adult
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history, from San Miguel de Allende

Queretaro: colonial architecture and history

AU$80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history
Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato

Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato

AU$451
per adult
Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato
Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip

Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip

AU$164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip
Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle

Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Querétaro: City Tour in a Classic Ford T Vehicle
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Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

HOTEL & SPA DOÑA URRACA QUERETARO
HOTEL & SPA DOÑA URRACA QUERETARO
3 out of 5
117 C. 5 de Mayo La Cruz, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$374 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$374
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Corregidora ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Property has a nice tranquil feeling. Front desk staff very pleasant. Restaurant staff seemed a little cool though. Lighting in the bathroom over the sink needs some improvement!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

HOTEL & SPA DOÑA URRACA QUERETARO
Cinco de Mayo Hotel
Cinco de Mayo Hotel
3 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo 106, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$54 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$54
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Aqueduct of ...
7.4/10 Good! (267 reviews)
"No ofrecia agua caliente"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Cinco de Mayo Hotel
Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique
Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique
3.5 out of 5
Calle Venustiano Carranza No. 37, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$101 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
"Staff was super helpful. Location is excellent, short walk to center of town and great dining options."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique
Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira
Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira
3.5 out of 5
Altamirano No. 9 Interior 1-2, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$127 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Corregidora ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (334 reviews)
"Very nice boutique hotel in one of the city center’s main dinning zones. The rooms are new and clean, the parking is good and the neighborhood is pretty"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira
FUJITAYA Querétaro
FUJITAYA Querétaro
3.5 out of 5
No.5001 Avenida Santa Rosa, Fracc. Villa de Juriquilla, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$89 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,676 reviews)
"NA"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

FUJITAYA Querétaro
Hotel Amberes
Hotel Amberes
3 out of 5
188 Prol Corregidora Sur Centro, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$63 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$63
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,417 reviews)
"Es un excelente hotel y un servicio espectacular y muy amables"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Hotel Amberes
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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La Cruz

While visiting La Cruz, you might make a stop by sights like Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz.

La Cruz
Queretaro featuring a city

Centro Histórico

Unique features of Centro Histórico include the historical sites and museums. Make a stop by Zenea Garden or Plaza de Armas while you're exploring the area.

Centro Histórico
Mexico which includes heritage elements and mountains

Downtown Querétaro

4/5(1 area review)

Downtown Querétaro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Zenea Garden and Plaza de Armas while in the area.

Downtown Querétaro
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Alameda

Alameda might not have many top sights, but Alameda Hidalgo Park and Puerta la Victoria are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alameda
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Mercurio

While Mercurio may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Puerta la Victoria and Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium.

Mercurio
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Palenque

While Palenque isn't home to many top sights, Puerta la Victoria and Alameda Hidalgo Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Palenque

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