Yellow bell tower of the Templo de San Sebastián below the Peña de Bernal, Querétaro

Photo by Yucel M on Unsplash

Querétaro Semi-desert

A region of Querétaro

The dry heart of Querétaro between the capital and the Sierra Gorda: cactus country, the Peña de Bernal monolith, Otomí villages, hot springs and the Zimapán reservoir.

2 Pueblos Mágicos

Pueblos Mágicos in Querétaro Semi-desert

Map

Top tours in Querétaro Semi-desert

Tours, prices and ratings from Viator, checked weekly. We may earn a commission if you book.

Getting around Querétaro Semi-desert

Fly into Querétaro (QRO).

Most of the region is reached by road: a rental car is the easiest way to see several places in a day, and buses link the larger towns.

When to visit Querétaro Semi-desert

Most of Querétaro Semi-desert is at its best in January, February, March, and November.

Month-by-month climate on each Pueblo Mágico's page: Bernal, Cadereyta

Neighbouring regions

Querétaro Wine and Cheese Route Sierra Gorda Mezquital Valley Independence Route Northern Estado de México The Bajío All regions →