I've been going to Querétaro for three consecutive weekends now, and none of them cost as much as you might think. It's not a cheap city for everything, but it's one of the easiest places to organize from CDMX if you leave the car at home — and that, in terms of time and headaches, is already a win.
Why I took the truck and not the car
Leaving CDMX on a Friday afternoon is the worst time to drive anywhere, and Querétaro is no exception. Add to that the fact that the historic center is mostly pedestrianized — meaning you were going to end up walking anyway — and that parking near the center isn’t exactly free or plentiful.
I got off the North Bus Terminal and headed straight to the Querétaro Bus Terminal. There are two operators on this route — GEB and Primera Plus — so before buying, I compared the price and schedule of both on the same screen instead of opening five separate tabs.
Saturday: Historic Center and Aqueduct, all on foot
From the central station to the Historic Center you can get there by local transport or an app-based taxi — I didn’t walk the entire way, but once there, the rest of the day was completely on foot. The Historic Center of Querétaro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you can already feel it as soon as you enter: cobblestone streets, interconnected plazas, and the Aqueduct of the Arcos as the final stop of the walk towards sunset.
I’m not going to invent an itinerary hour by hour or ticket prices — they change, and I prefer that you confirm them yourself on the day you go. What I can tell you is that a full day walking around the center feels short, not long.
Sunday: the option to extend the trip
If you have time, Bernal and Tequisquiapan are close and are the classic getaway for those who are already in Querétaro and still don't want to leave yet. I didn't get to that part on this trip — I leave it as a plan B for the next one, and I'll tell you the same thing with the same honesty if I do it.
Where I stayed
To avoid relying on taxis all weekend, I looked for accommodation near the center. I stayed at a City Express by Marriott — they are designed specifically for this type of trip: you arrive tired from the truck, you don't want to pay too much, and you just need a comfortable bed and to be close to everything. If you want to see the options in Querétaro, you can check them out here.
What I take with me
- The truck wins in logistics when the destination has a central terminal, as in this case.
- Comparing two operators in one place saves time — and on a weekend trip, time is what matters most.
- 48 hours are enough for the center; if you want to visit Bernal or Tequisquiapan, consider leaving a day earlier.
If you want to plan your own weekend in Querétaro, compare schedules and prices from GEB and Primera Plus BUZ before you decide which truck you're going in.
