El Bajio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

El Bajio
Leon Cathedral
El Jardin
La Esquina Mexican Folk Toy Museum
Tequisquiapan Opal Mine which includes caves and tranquil scenes

Where to stay in El Bajio

Guanajuato showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Zona Centro

4/5(1 area review)

Museums, churches and theatres are some highlights of Zona Centro. Make a stop by Hidalgo Market or Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhondiga while you're exploring.

Zona Centro
San Miguel de Allende

Zona Centro

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Zona Centro, Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and Church of San Miguel Arcángel are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Centro
Mexico which includes heritage elements and mountains

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.

Downtown Querétaro
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Juriquilla

Juriquilla is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Juriquilla and Bicentennial Park.

Juriquilla
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
Leon Cathedral

León Centro

León Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Manuel Doblado Theater and Cathedral of León.

León Centro
Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

3.5 out of 5
Camino a la Valenciana s/n Km. 1, Guanajuato, GTO
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Guanajuato. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,860 reviews)
"Good prices, the place is a little old but it has other good quality. Hence the price are fair. Please come and enjoy this hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia
FUJITAYA Querétaro

FUJITAYA Querétaro

3.5 out of 5
No.5001 Avenida Santa Rosa, Fracc. Villa de Juriquilla, Querétaro, QUE
The price is Rp1.156.177 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.156.177
Rp1.381.631 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,923 reviews)
"It's a nice Japanese hotel. However they wouldn't give me the 20% discount for the restaurant. The food is great but for 2 sushi rolls, 1 Yakameshi and a lemonade it cost 1,000 pesos. Way overpriced, felt a little insulted they wouldn't offer me the 20% off and this was my second time there. The ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

FUJITAYA Querétaro
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende

Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende

4 out of 5
Cam. Viejo Al Panteón 1, Centro, 37754, San Miguel de Allende, GTO
The price is Rp1.307.712 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.307.712
Rp1.569.254 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,434 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Location was excellent, staff were very friendly and helpful. Price was very reasonable. Clean and well maintained. Had the opportunity to have a hot chocolate on a rainy day in the patio/lobby area"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
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Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla

Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla

3 out of 5
Av. Palma Canaria No 831, Fraccionamiento Valle Comercial, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antea Lifestyle Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (771 reviews)
Good for rest
"Everything was ok, the employeefriendlu"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla
Suite H la ermita

Suite H la ermita

3.5 out of 5
Cuesta de Loreto 12, Torre 3, San Miguel de Allende, GTO
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Church of San Miguel ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Hotel from hell
"It was a horrible experience. I arrived at 3 pm, room wasn’t ready. When I finally got a room the door jamb was broken and the piece of wood was just lying around with nails sticking out, room was musty w/ a door to the pool that hardly locked. I asked for another room, airier but the chain lock ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Suite H la ermita
Hacienda Santa Barbara

Hacienda Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
105 Hacienda Sta. Barbara El Jacal, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Corregidora Stadium and Aqueduct ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
"Everything was good except that Wifi didn't offer out of Mexico web service. The counter was kind."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2025

Hacienda Santa Barbara
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Popular places to visit

Pena de Bernal showing 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
Parish Church of San Miguel Arcangel showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Church of San Miguel Arcángel

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Mexico

Tangamanga Park I

This sprawling urban park has everything from a biking track and museums to picnic grounds, sports fields and a waterpark.

Tangamanga Park I
Alley of the Kiss

Alley of the Kiss

You can find out about the history of Guanajuato with a trip to Alley of the Kiss. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Alley of the Kiss
Leon Cathedral

Cathedral of León

You can find out about the history of León with a stop at Cathedral of León. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Cathedral of León
Juarez Theater

Juarez Theater

Enjoy a performance at Juarez Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Guanajuato. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.

Juarez Theater

Things to do

Boil the Water

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Rp816.000
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Lighted bridge

San Jose del Pacifico Tour “Amid Clouds”

Rp734.400
per adult
San Jose del Pacifico Tour “Amid Clouds”
From Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour

Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation

Rp538.560
per adult
Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation
Tour with Legends Night Walk and Dinner Included

Tour with Legends Night Walk and Dinner Included

Rp656.325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour with Legends Night Walk and Dinner Included
The Mezcal Journey

The Mezcal Journey

Rp1.575.180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Mezcal Journey
From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

Rp875.100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery
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Cities near El Bajio

Martyrs Plaza

León

San Luis Potosi

San Luis Potosi

Parish Church of San Miguel Arcangel

San Miguel de Allende

Irapuato

Irapuato