Querétaro itself is a bright, lively and very clean city. It's just 130  miles north-west of Mexico City and is connected by high-speed modern toll roads.

The feel here is Baroque. Take time to browse its churches, its  mansions with their graceful balconies, and the myriad of tree-lined plazas. The local government here strive to make the colonial city a pleasant place for people to live in and visit - pedestrians especially and the colonial centre is pristinely well kept and maintained.

This colonial city is one for  walkers. Traffic restrictions mean that the priority is given to  pedestrians. Walk around the streets, and discover little plazas leading off narrow alleys. At night, Querétaro lights up with a carefully orchestrated  system of flood lighting, giving the whole place a wonderful look, feel and atmosphere.

Surrounding Querétaro are a series of beautiful small towns  like Tequisquiapan and San Juan del Rio. This area is one of  Mexico's natural hot spring regions, which are a very popular attraction with locals and visitors alike. You'll also find a good number of quality Heath  Spas in this region, too.

Querétaro and its surrounding  attractions are so close to Mexico City that it makes the destination an ideal one for visitors looking for a first stop on a colonial city discovery. Day  trips to Querétaro are easy: from Mexico City, or one of the other nearby colonial cities - but if you can, spend at least one evening here and take the  time to experience Querétaro's charm and elegance. Those who do, often stay longer, or come back for another look later on!