El Salitre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Salitre
Popular places to visit
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.
Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro
You can find out about the history of Querétaro with a visit to Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium
Enjoy a show at Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium, a popular theatre in Querétaro. Visit the shops and churches in this culturally rich area.
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.
Autonomous University of Querétaro
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Autonomous University of Querétaro during your trip to Querétaro. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Querétaro: Tranvia Classic Trolley Car Guided Tour
Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)
Querétaro: Electric Vehicle Tour of Historic Center
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour
Walking Tour: Temples and Convents (Western Zone)
Our pick of the best El Salitre Hotel Deals
Domun Hotel
Loved the place - clean and fancy. Erika, their hostess, was so nice and friendly as she made us feel at home
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
FUJITAYA Querétaro
Great service, great restaurant
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Mirage
Coincidi con 2 grupos grandes de estudiantes, y habia mucho descontrol en el bufete
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hacienda Jurica by Brisas
Staff, room overall, room size, we just loved the room location. I always stay in this hotel while visiting Queretaro.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Casa Inn Premium Hotel Queretaro
Nice Place. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Gran Hotel de Querétaro
El hotel está muy céntrico, pero los cuartos. Están un poco descuidados viejos y el baño estaba sucio
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Salitre
Jurica
Jurica is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Antea Lifestyle Center and Urban Center Shopping Mall.
Desarrollo San Pablo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Desarrollo San Pablo and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza del Parque Shopping Mall and Parque Bicentenario.
San Pablo
While there might not be top attractions in San Pablo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza del Parque Shopping Mall and Cerro de Las Campanas National Park.
Juriquilla
Juriquilla is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Juriquilla and Plaza Ubika.
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.
Downtown Querétaro
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.
