The Querétaro region brings together three magical towns that have established themselves as outstanding destinations for food lovers and wine lovers.
Tequisapan, Ezequiel Montes, and Bernal offer comprehensive experiences that allow you to tour renowned vineyards, participate in guided tastings, and enjoy a culinary offering based on local products.
Tequisquiapan
Tequisquiapan is known as the home of the Cheese and Wine Fair, a traditional festival where local producers showcase the finest wines and cheeses made in Querétaro.
This celebration, with more than twenty years of history, takes place during the weekends of May and June and brings together wineries, cheese factories, winemakers, and chefs for tastings, workshops, and activities for the whole family.
At the Cheese and Wine Museum, visitors can delve deeper into the regional wine culture and participate in guided pairings.
A tour of Tequisquiapan offers a chance to discover colorful streets, tree-lined plazas, and artisanal offerings based on baskets and straw and wicker hats.
Typical dishes such as goat barbacoa, consommé, menudo, mole, carnitas, gorditas, and cracked corn tostadas are part of the local culinary experience.
It has established itself as the heart of Querétaro’s vineyards.
This municipality is home to renowned wineries such as Freixenet, which offers tours of its underground cellars and tasting sessions for visitors.
The local cuisine features fresh regional produce and traditional recipes that complement the wine experience, with menus designed to highlight locally produced wines.
Bernal
Bernal, located northeast of Santiago de Querétaro, is a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) known for its colorful atmosphere, tranquility, and cool climate, ideal for a family getaway.
Its main attraction is Peña de Bernal, the third largest monolith in the world, a gathering point for climbing enthusiasts, rappelling enthusiasts, and traditional celebrations such as the spring equinox and the Fiestas de la Santa Cruz.
Local cuisine includes martajadas (a type of gorditas), barbacoa (a type of meat), menudo (a type of dessert), and sweets such as milk custard and guamichi ice cream, as well as regional cheeses and wines.
In addition to Peña de Bernal, the town offers attractions such as the Mask Museum, the Temple of San Sebastián Mártir, and vineyard tours, thus integrating nature, culture, and winemaking into a single destination.
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