El Bajio

Travel Guide

El Bajio
Leon Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
El Jardin as well as a small group of people
La Esquina Mexican Folk Toy Museum
Tequisquiapan Opal Mine showing caves and tranquil scenes

Where to stay in El Bajio

San Miguel de Allende

Zona Centro

If you're spending some time in Zona Centro, Church of San Miguel Arcángel and San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Centro
Guanajuato showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Zona Centro

Museums, churches and theatres are some highlights of Zona Centro. Make a stop by Hidalgo Market or Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhondiga while you're exploring.

Zona Centro
Mexico which includes heritage elements and mountains

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.

Downtown Querétaro
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Juriquilla

Juriquilla is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Juriquilla and Bicentennial Park.

Juriquilla
Queretaro featuring a city

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.

Centro Histórico
Plaza en Aguascalientes

Zona Centro

Zona Centro is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Antonio Temple and Plaza de la Patria.

Zona Centro
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
4 out of 5
Cam. Viejo Al Panteón 1, Centro, 37754, San Miguel de Allende, GTO
The price is RM302 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
RM302
RM363 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,318 reviews)
"Loved the grounds and staff. All were quite helpful. The meals were well done. The location, a short walk to Centro was great. The beds were firm, but comfy. Slept very well here. Great restaurants also nearby. One of the best locations to scout out SMA."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende
FUJITAYA Querétaro
FUJITAYA Querétaro
3.5 out of 5
No.5001 Avenida Santa Rosa, Fracc. Villa de Juriquilla, Querétaro, QUE
The price is RM248 per night from 4 May to 5 May
RM248
RM296 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,678 reviews)
"NA"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

FUJITAYA Querétaro
Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia
Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia
3.5 out of 5
Camino a la Valenciana s/n Km. 1, Guanajuato, GTO
The price is RM171 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
RM171
RM205 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Guanajuato. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,704 reviews)
"The castle is so beautiful. The scenery is breathtaking. The mattress are good but the bed frame needs to tighten up as it makes lots of noise. The restaurant staff is very helpful and friendly but the food isn’t good."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia
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Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla
Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla
3 out of 5
Av. Palma Canaria No 831, Fraccionamiento Valle Comercial, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Antea Lifestyle Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
"Short business stay, clean, free parking, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2025

Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla
Hacienda Santa Barbara
Hacienda Santa Barbara
4 out of 5
105 Hacienda Sta. Barbara El Jacal, Querétaro, QUE
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Popular attractions Corregidora Stadium and Aqueduct ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
"Muy bonito por dentro, solo que afuera no hay letreros ni avisos y la entrada está tras de un árbol, por lo demás está muy bien"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Hacienda Santa Barbara
Residencias la Estación San Miguel de Allende
Residencias la Estación San Miguel de Allende
3.5 out of 5
Calzada de la Estación 90 1, Privada de la Estación, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, GTO
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Church of San Miguel ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"The property was conveniently located next to the bus station and the staff was great. The units are designed nicely, but do not have all of the essentials needed for a comfortable stay to include a shower mat, water doesn’t stay warm for long, cutting knives, bottle opener, etc. For the amount asking ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025

Residencias la Estación San Miguel de Allende
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Popular places to visit

Pena de Bernal which includes mountains and tranquil scenes

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.

Pena de Bernal
Parish Church of San Miguel Arcangel showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Church of San Miguel Arcángel

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Church of San Miguel Arcángel
Mexico showing a park

Tangamanga Park I

This sprawling urban park has everything from a biking track and museums to picnic grounds, sports fields and a waterpark.

Tangamanga Park I
Alley of the Kiss

Alley of the Kiss

You can find out about the history of Guanajuato with a trip to Alley of the Kiss. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Alley of the Kiss
Juarez Theater

Juarez Theater

Enjoy a performance at Juarez Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Guanajuato. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.

Juarez Theater

San Marcos Fair

During your visit to Aguascalientes, you can do some window-shopping at San Marcos Fair. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

San Marcos Fair

Things to do

From Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour

Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation

RM146
per adult
Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

RM222
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

RM178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
Panga tour

One Day from Oaxaca Getaway to Puerto Escondido

RM498
per adult
One Day from Oaxaca Getaway to Puerto Escondido
Lighted bridge

San Jose del Pacifico Tour “Amid Clouds”

RM200
per adult
San Jose del Pacifico Tour “Amid Clouds”
Food & Markets Tour

Food & Markets Tour

RM244
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Food & Markets Tour
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