La Pena de Bernal
La Pena de Bernal
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Samantha R
Mexico City, Mexico6 contributions
Mar 2022
Peña de Bernal is one of the most beautiful magical towns and known for the great rocky crag of approximately 300 meters high, being the third largest in the world, where tourists go to relax practicing rock climbing or mountaineering.
This beautiful town is located about 52 kilometers northeast of the city of Santiago de Querétaro, it borders to the south with Ezequiel Montes, San Juan del Río and to the north with the Sierra Gorda, this town of interesting colonial constructions is located on the feet of one of the most striking rocks of the American continent, with vast vegetation between the rocks.
It was formed 65 million years ago in the Jurassic period when a volcanic vent depleted its energy and the lava from inside the volcano together with weather factors formed this rock.
During the spring equinox, the rock receives thousands of tourists looking for an encounter with nature to recharge with energy. At the foot of the rock sits Villa de Bernal, a Magical Town with beautiful portals, cobbled streets with an irregular layout, inns, restaurants, handicrafts, snack stalls, museums and colorful houses, without a doubt a place you should visit.
This beautiful town is located about 52 kilometers northeast of the city of Santiago de Querétaro, it borders to the south with Ezequiel Montes, San Juan del Río and to the north with the Sierra Gorda, this town of interesting colonial constructions is located on the feet of one of the most striking rocks of the American continent, with vast vegetation between the rocks.
It was formed 65 million years ago in the Jurassic period when a volcanic vent depleted its energy and the lava from inside the volcano together with weather factors formed this rock.
During the spring equinox, the rock receives thousands of tourists looking for an encounter with nature to recharge with energy. At the foot of the rock sits Villa de Bernal, a Magical Town with beautiful portals, cobbled streets with an irregular layout, inns, restaurants, handicrafts, snack stalls, museums and colorful houses, without a doubt a place you should visit.
Written 1 June 2022
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AMB&JAS
Alexandria, Virginia765 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We conquered La Peña on August 8, 2023! It took us two hours from the ticket booth at the entrance, up to the top, and back to the entrance. My wife and I are fit Boomers but we ate breakfast before we set out, took plenty of breaks going up and down, brought water & snacks, and I wore a hat. We started the climb at 9:00am and it was already getting warm.
We took a mototaxi from our Airbnb to the entrance of La Peña, to save energy, and we took a mototaxi back after we were done, because we were tired. It is possible to walk from town to La Peña and if it was cooler we might have. There are paid public restrooms at the entrance but you need coins. There were no attendants when we arrived but there was toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and the restrooms were clean. Admission to La Peña was $30 pesos per person. Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. My wife wore boots but I wore walking shoes. Step carefully. Wear comfortable clothes. It's a fabulous experience.
After we were done I was hungry so while we waited for our mototaxi to arrive we devoured a pan de queso from the bakery at the end of the driveway to the parking lot, Abril. Delish.
We took a mototaxi from our Airbnb to the entrance of La Peña, to save energy, and we took a mototaxi back after we were done, because we were tired. It is possible to walk from town to La Peña and if it was cooler we might have. There are paid public restrooms at the entrance but you need coins. There were no attendants when we arrived but there was toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and the restrooms were clean. Admission to La Peña was $30 pesos per person. Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. My wife wore boots but I wore walking shoes. Step carefully. Wear comfortable clothes. It's a fabulous experience.
After we were done I was hungry so while we waited for our mototaxi to arrive we devoured a pan de queso from the bakery at the end of the driveway to the parking lot, Abril. Delish.
Written 24 August 2023
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Janet B
Lawrence, KS61 contributions
Sept 2021
We spent part of an afternoon in this town. It's picturesque, but somewhat touristy. There isn't a lot to do here if you aren't up for climbing the mountain (we were not). We did get some wonderful pan de queso. It comes in many flavors and was like a cheese danish. We also paid a few pesos and took a motorcycle cab up to the terrace/trailhead for the mountain. That was fun in itself - and much nicer than walking up the hill. We did walk down and found it an easy walk back. For comparison, we thought Sierra Gorda's biosphere was a much better day trip. Still, I'm glad we visited this place.
Written 1 November 2021
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Julian 89
Vancouver, Canada3 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Lovely place in all sense, I was travel with my family and it's incredible how the nature can it be, we spent a couple of days rent Airbnb so that was practical, for me the experience an the favor of local drink "Pulque" was. Unexpected I didn't like the taste but maybe because I don't use to it.
The only thing i recommend it's no trust in the people who tries to learn your future, most of the time it's fake.
I come back sure hehe
The only thing i recommend it's no trust in the people who tries to learn your future, most of the time it's fake.
I come back sure hehe
Written 3 March 2023
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Marc L
Veenendaal, The Netherlands931 contributions
Apr 2022
Small town with the typical Mexican atmosphere. The center streets are narrow and crowded with shops all over, a lot selling Mexican craftsware. The streets are steep and made of cobble stones, nothing wrong with that but be sure to wear the right shoes.
La Pena, is the rock that you can climb.. it's a 45 minute climb with some some challenging pieces so you need to be reasonably fit to make it to the "top" (by foot you can get about half way I guess). Tip : Go early as the sunrise is very nice when you are up there. Note: there is a charge to climb up. If you go early you still have to pay when you exit so take some money.
La Pena, is the rock that you can climb.. it's a 45 minute climb with some some challenging pieces so you need to be reasonably fit to make it to the "top" (by foot you can get about half way I guess). Tip : Go early as the sunrise is very nice when you are up there. Note: there is a charge to climb up. If you go early you still have to pay when you exit so take some money.
Written 19 April 2022
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Yea W
Houston, TX275 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
This was a strenuous hike on a hot day!! It took me a total of 2 hours up and down with breaks in-between. Though it was hard, I'm glad I made it as close to the top as I could. I found parking close to it and paid $50 pesos and an additional $30 pesos to enter. Bring lots of water, sunscreen, hiking shoes, hats, glasses. I made the mistake of not wearing sunscreen or a hat or glasses. At least I had water, even though it wasn't enough. It was fun being the only black person in that whole town at that time. I got lots of stares but I didn't care. I hiked it by myself, probably not a smart thing to do, oh well
Written 16 July 2024
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David R
Marysville, WA139 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We did not have time to actually climb this monolith, but it was fun walking through the city on our way to the base. Very nice, colorful town, and lots of uphill walking just to get to the base. But seeing this old town up close was rewarding, itself, from the busy park, to the quiet back streets, and colorful buildings.
Written 12 November 2023
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macho1
Albany, CA138 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Went to this little city on a day trip out of Querétaro and truly enjoyed the visit to this sweet little town. Wonderful shopping at very inexpensive prices. If your into hiking there is a huge big rock formation that people like to hike. Worth a visit!
Written 30 January 2020
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retired and traveling
Chapala, Mexico162 contributions
Sept 2022
We are happy to have gone to Bernal and hiked part way up. The day was mostly cloudy so it was a pleasant temperature. It is a beautiful place and worth the effort to get here. The town is nice also.
Written 6 September 2022
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Judith922
Detroit, MI15 contributions
Mar 2020
Beautiful town 45 minutes from Queretaro. A lot of shops and restaurants... we climbed to the top of the monolith with EXXI Challenge Tour and then had lunch. A really fun and active day. Highly recommended.
Written 10 March 2020
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Hola ¿Cómo puedo llegar desde Peña de Bernal a Tequisquiapan? Planeo recorrer Peña de Bernal y Tequisquiapan en un día desde Querétaro
¿Cual podría ser la mejor opción para visitar
ambos pueblos?
Gracias
Written 6 November 2021
Hola voy a ir a Querétaro y Peña de Bernal con un grupo de amigos este fin de semana; esto es, del jueves 21 al domingo 24 de octubre, pero debo regresarme a Guadalajara el domingo desde Peña de Bernal pues debo estar en mi trabajo el lunes. . ¿Podría alguien orientarme si hay taxis o autobuses de Peña de Bernal a Queretaro? ¿hasta que hora de la tarde o noche es el último servicio ¿cuanto cuesta?
Written 19 October 2021
Hola, si hay transporte público con salidas regulares entre Querétaro y Bernal. Es muy económico, sólo hay que averiguar los diferentes horarios que tiene en el día. Es muy económico ese tipo de transporte. Recomiendo siempre averiguar antes los horarios en las estaciones de autobuses.
Written 20 October 2021
Buenos dias a todos.
Quisiera saber de donde salen los autobuses desde Bernal hacia las centrales de autobuses, hacia cuales centrales se dirigen y cuanto es el costo por persona.
Si pudieran ayudarme con eso les agradecería mucho. Buen dia :3
Written 15 June 2020
CARLOS C
Mexico City, Mexico
Hola a todos Quiero Ir desde la ciudad de México a pueblo mágico de bernal, dónde está la montaña de peña de bernal Querétaro, ¿alguien puede decirme como llegar hasta allá de favor? Si hay manera fácil de ir allá, mejor porfas se los agradecería mucho a todos, gracias y saludos 👋🏻
Written 27 May 2020
Buenos días quiero ir a Peña de Bernal y luego ir a Tequisquiapan pero llego en avión, no encuentro camión o donde tomarlo, llego al aeropuerto de Queretaro y de ahí donde tomo el camión para Peña de Bernal estoy 3 días y luego me voy a Tequisquiapan me quedo tres días y de ahí de regreso al aeropuerto. Espero su respuesta.
Written 28 January 2020
Alguien sabe si el trenecito que hace los recorridos en Bernal tiene un telefono de contacto
Written 30 December 2019
Hola, quisiera saber como llegar desde Queretaro a Peña de Bernal, no encuentro de que manera llegar :( y de igual manera el regreso
Written 28 December 2019
Ross C
Mexico City, Mexico
Desde que hora salen de bernal los camiones de regreso a Querétaro y con qué frecuencia
Written 16 October 2019
Passenger704187
Mexico City, Mexico
Tengo aplicación de hoteles pero no me convencen mucho.
Me pueden recomendar un hotel ahí en pe Cgña de bernal economico por favor estoy en ser mochilero y no turista 5 estrellas.
Gracias
Written 7 October 2019
Hola utiliza airbnb. Hay buenas opciones donde puedes hospedarte
Written 18 November 2019
Hola!
Quiero hacer el recorrido de Querétaro a Peña de Bernal-Viñedos la Redonda- Tequisquiapan y regresar a Querétaro, el problema es que no cuento con auto.
Saben si hay autobuses que hagan esas paradas?
Written 28 August 2019
Hola. En el centro de queretaro hay muchos guias quienes hacen ese recorrido a mi me costo al rededor de $800 y es todo el día, vale la pena. 👏❤
Written 18 November 2019
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