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

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

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

Plaza de Los Fundadores

You can learn about the history of Querétaro with a trip to Plaza de Los Fundadores. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Plaza de Los Fundadores

Temple of Santa Cruz

Temple of Santa Cruz is just one of the places to see in Querétaro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and churches in this culturally rich area.

Temple of Santa Cruz

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)
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history

Queretaro: colonial architecture and history

AU$76
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour

Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour

AU$22
per adult
Querétaro: Ecological Electric Vehicle Tour
Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato

Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato

AU$475
per adult
Private Tour to Querétaro and Peña de Bernal from Guanajuato
Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

AU$111
per adult
Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do
pool area

Tour to the Tolantongo Caves, starting from Querétaro

AU$272
per adult
Tour to the Tolantongo Caves, starting from Querétaro
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Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Cinco de Mayo Hotel

Cinco de Mayo Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Calle 5 de Mayo 106, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez ...
7.4/10 Good! (284 reviews)
"Kind of an unbeatable location in the historic center of Queretaro. Simple, clean, decent value."

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

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Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique

Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique

3.5 out of 5
Calle Venustiano Carranza No. 37, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$105 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$105
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"Excellent!!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Casa Brunella Hotel Boutique
Hotel Meson de Isabel

Hotel Meson de Isabel

3 out of 5
C. 5 de Mayo, 119, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium ...
7/10 Good! (48 reviews)
"Staff very helpful with figuring out the TV. Smoke alarm needed a new battery."

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024

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Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira

Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira

3.5 out of 5
Altamirano No. 9 Interior 1-2, Colonia Centro, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
"Todo muy bien excepto por el internet que nunca funcionó en nuestro cuarto"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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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$146 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$146
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,022 reviews)
"Great stays as always , great restaurant but the service in the restaurant is always very spotty."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

FUJITAYA Querétaro
Hacienda Jurica by Brisas

Hacienda Jurica by Brisas

4 out of 5
Paseo Jurica 700 Fraccionamiento Jurica, Santiago de Queretaro, Querétaro, QUE
The price is AU$177 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$177
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,130 reviews)
"The room amenities must improve.. food was good, staff were friendly and the location is very safe. The rooms are also big and locality is beautiful. Would recommend this property to friends and family."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hacienda Jurica by Brisas
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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 Convent and Temple of Santa Cruz.

La Cruz
Queretaro which includes 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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