Every time we decide to go on vacation, take advantage of the holidays or even go out on the weekend, no matter where we go, the essential question is what can I do in the city I want to visit? Whether from visiting museums, handicraft markets, visiting archaeological sites or taking a gastronomic tour, in our country there are countless things to do every time you visit a city.

In the state of Querétaro we have several tourist attractions, and in this article we will talk about those found in San Juan del Río and the surrounding cities so that you can plan your perfect weekend while you stay at our facilities.

MUSEO DE LA MUERTE

Facilities of the Museo de la Muerte (Museum of Death).

Inaugurated in 1997, the Museum of Death is one of the tourist attractions of our city. Formerly used as the municipal pantheon, it has 450 tombs and several ceremonial ceramic pieces donated by the Regional Archeology Museum that give us a glimpse of the Mesoamerican cultures that lived here many years ago and their beliefs towards death. Besides that there is a representation of a burial-ritual for the god of fire.

It is definitely a different museum but just as interesting as many others. It is located on Calle 2 de Abril S / N, Col Centro, San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico. Their hours of operation are from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the afternoon.

TRAVEL OF LEGENDS

Legends Tour Staff.

Without a doubt one of the activities made for the whole family. On board a tram, the most important houses of San Juan del Río are visited, and the legends that these places harbor are told. With a duration of two hours, the master of ceremonies in charge of telling you the legends along with the rest of the staff, make you know a little more about the history of the city in a comical and interactive way.

The tour begins at the Jardin Independencia on the corner of Hidalgo at 8:45 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, holidays and vacation periods.

VISITS TO VINEYARDS

Donato Vineyards.

One of the main attractions of the state of Querétaro is the variety of vineyards distributed throughout the state, you can read about three of the many vineyards that we have here.

ARTISAN MARKETS IN TEQUISQUIAPAN

Handicraft market entrance.

Just half an hour from San Juan del Río, Tequisquiapan is a city known for its handicraft markets with wicker baskets, decorated ceramic pots, objects in onyx and obsidian, among many others. One of its markets is located right in the center of the city, where you can buy wicker items, traditional toys, jewelry among many other objects.

After visiting the market you can go out for a snow of wine or a cheese bread in the famous restaurant and bakery “La Charamusca”. This market is located on calle Ezequiel Montes esq. Salvador Michaus, Col. Centro, Tequisquiapan, Querétaro, Mexico. Their hours of operation are from 10:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the afternoon.

ARTISAN DOLL MUSEUM

Lele Doll

Just 45 minutes from San Juan del Río is Amealco de Bonfil, known for the National Festival of the Artisan Doll, since in this city “Lele” handmade dolls are produced, a Mexican icon that has had worldwide reach. Thanks to this, this museum was inaugurated, which has different dolls from the different states of the Republic. In addition to visiting the museum, you can enjoy a delicious barbecue or ride an ATV in different places nearby.

The museum is located on Calle Morelos 68, Centro. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

NEOLÉ CHEESE

Neolé Cheese.

On the road to Ezequiel Montes is this cheese factory that is part of the “Cheese, Wine and Art” route that produces European-style cheeses as well as national cheeses. You can visit the factory where you can see in the morning how the cheese is produced and packaged, which you can also buy in the same factory or in the different stores they have.

They are located on the Tequisquiapan road to Ezequiel Montes Km. 0.1, Col. La Lagunita (next to the bridge / cruise to Querétaro), Tequisquiapan, Querétaro. Their hours of operation are from 10:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon.

For more information on tourist places in Querétaro, visit the page https://www.queretaro.travel/es/