Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Querétaro
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Hotel Boutique Casa Altamira
Nice and quiet
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Meson de Isabel
Staff very helpful with figuring out the TV. Smoke alarm needed a new battery.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2024
Cinco de Mayo Hotel
great room for the price.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Mesón de San Andrés
We were very comfortable. The apartment suited our needs offering 3 bedrooms. We used all the rooms and the common areas which included roof decks with lovely views. Also well located with easy walking access to the historic center and driving access to areas around the city. The staff/ owners were ...
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Casa Inn Premium Hotel Queretaro
The service was great
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Crown Victoria
Clean room. Comfy bed. Restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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.
Palenque
While Palenque isn't home to many top sights, Puerta la Victoria and Alameda Hidalgo Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Zona dos Extendida
Though Zona dos Extendida may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Puerta la Victoria and Corregidora Stadium.
