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.
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.
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.
Activities
Querétaro: Tranvia Classic Trolley Car Guided Tour
Querétaro: Electric Vehicle Tour of Historic Center
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour
Walking Tour: Temples and Convents (Western Zone)
Great tour in a vintage Ford-T electric car (replica)
Our pick of the best El Salitre Hotel Deals
FUJITAYA Querétaro
Great
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Crown Victoria
Clean room. Comfy bed. Restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Amberes
Very attentive staff, check in was super fast, service was excellent. Loved the size of the shower size. This was the first time I was handed the remote to the tv at check in. That was pretty unique and creative. The bed was firm and slept very comfortably. Will def stay here again!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Misión Grand Juriquilla
Expedia offered dog friendly room, which was more expensive than normal room. When registering, hotel staff indicated that dog friendly room does not include pet fee, so they charged an added cash fee.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Mirage
nice room fancy
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Casa Inn Premium Hotel Queretaro
The service was great
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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.
San Pablo
While there might not be top attractions in San Pablo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cerro de Las Campanas National Park and Plaza del Parque Shopping Mall.
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.
Santa Cruz
If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro and Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz are top sights worth seeing.
