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| Type | Name | Description | Service Provider | Cost | Kms | To Date | Total | Notes | Actions |
| Sight See | Visit El Pueblito | About an $11CAD taxi.
We visited here before but didn't really look around. |
$0.00 | El Pueblito is one of the most beautiful cities in Querétaro, whose attraction lies in large old buildings that allow a leap into the past through its classic facades. One of the main points of interest is El Cerrito, a wonderful archaeological zone that was once a political and religious center; If you are looking to discover places of architectural beauty, then the best thing to do would be to visit its Main Garden, Sanctuary of the Virgin, Convent and Parish of San Francisco Galileo. | |||||
| Sight See | Visit El Marqués | About a $9CAD taxi | $0.00 | El Marqués is one of the municipalities belonging to the state of Querétaro, located almost 60 kilometers from its capital and inhabited for a long time by Otomi groups. It has 24 former haciendas whose history dates back to the 17th century, perfect for discovering spaces that combine natural and architectural beauty; Other important sites are the El Marqués Biomuseo, the Chiquita Church, the Devil’s Dam, and the Wamerú Zoo. | |||||
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| Type | Name | Service Provider | Confirmation | Location | Cost | Notes | Actions |
| Bed and Breakfast | La Encantada | AirBnB | $1180.03 |
Host: Sophie is in WhatsApp
Check-in via door combination to be provided. One combination for front door, one for room door. Paid half 2023/01/25. Other half due scheduled for Dec 21, 2023 Free cancellation before 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 29. Cancel before check-in at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 3 for a partial refund. Laundry on-site Luggage drop |
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Trip Log
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We have some stuff to do to get our feet under us before we can get down to some serious touristing.
We walked down to Plaza de Las Americas to hit the Soriana (for some Griego yogurt). Since we were on Avenida Constituenties anyway we headed west so Brent could hit a bank machine and then kept going to visit the Transportation Department to get some QROBus Tarjetas (rechargeable bus passes). There were a few transit stops along the way so we tried the QROBus vending machines at each but none of them would dispense the Tarjetas, only recharge ones you already have. When we got to the Transportation Department they said to try the transit stop across the road. Before we got to the transit stop, there was a Super Q store that is supposed to sell them. We stopped in there and they directed us back to the Transportation Department. We decided to head back there and use the machine that Brent used in 2022 and not ask a person for help. We went to the machine at the Transportation Department and its vending machines also were refusing to dispense Tarjetas. Hmmmm. We started talking with another couple who were there trying. They said that the city seems to be completely out of Tarjetas - they tried all day yesterday and were told to try again today… but… still no Tarjetas. After talking some more with the woman (the man went off to inquire at the desk) we discovered that they’re from Vancouver… and they’re staying at La Encantada. Crazy. The first other English-speakers we meet here and they’re staying at the same place as us!! We’re going to meet them on the roof for bird-o-clock. We then returned home via the Mercado for lunch and siesta. |
Photos
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Along the walk to Plaza de Las Americas
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Along the walk to Plaza de Las Americas