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Your trip to Bernal.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Bernal – Querétaro Destination Querétaro and Peña de Bernal about 60 km from Santiago de Querétaro

How to get there

Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro (QRO) Santiago de Querétaro · 45 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

It is about 60 km from Santiago de Querétaro, a little over an hour by bus or car, and about 30 km from Tequisquiapan.

How many days

One day, including the climb to the monolith; one evening to see the peña illuminated.

When to go

From October to May, during the dry season. At the March equinox many visitors come to the monolith; during Holy Week and the May festivities the village becomes crowded.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No public transport to the village. To combine with Tequisquiapan and the wineries, go by car or on a tour.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Bernal

Morning
Climb to the Peña de Bernal
Climb the trail up to the permitted point of the monolith, with views of the valley.
Afternoon
Village
Descend to the village, see the church of San Sebastián and the castle, and try the gorditas.
Late afternoon
Wool shops
Stop by the shops selling wool fabrics made on looms.
Evening
Illuminated peña
See the monolith illuminated from the plaza.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

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