Querétaro (Queretaro) in Mexico
Getting there
By plane
Queretero has a brand new international airport (IATA|QRO). There are direct daily flights from Houston, Texas, and a weekly direct flight from Los Angeles, California. Domestic flights are expensive, so a bus may be more convenient (especially from Mexico City).
By bus
There are many buses that go to Querétaro from major cities, such as Mexico City or Guadalajara. Buses are normally inexpensive and some bus lines offer student discounts in either official Mexican holidays or the summer, winter and April vacation period. First class buses often offer movies and can be very comfortable.
The bus station is on the outskirts of the city, and features separate terminals for first-class bus lines and the local and regional second-class lines.
There is toll road from Mexico City to Querétaro. It costs about 114 pesos for an automobile. The drive is about 2 hours, but add another hour for leaving/entering Mexico City.
Getting around
Taxis will take you anywhere in town for a fare from $20 pesos up to $60.
There are many city buses on the main roads.
The historical center of town is very compact. It's easiest to walk around once you get there. There are also tour trolleys available.
