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Planning your trip to Queretaro

By Christopher Reynolds
05:03 PM PST, November 06, 2009

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In Queretaro, a rich and colorful past and present

THE BEST WAY TO QUERÉTARO

From LAX, Continental and Mexicana offer connecting service (change of planes) to Querétaro. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $320.

TELEPHONES

To call the numbers below from the U.S., first dial 011 (the international dialing code), then 52 (the country code for Mexico), followed by the local number.

WHERE TO STAY

La Casa de la Marquesa, 41 Madero, Centro Histórico, Querétaro; 442-212-0092; www.lacasadelamarquesa.com. In the more ornate 1756 house, there are 13 rooms at $210 to $350, plus 17.5% taxes. In newer Casa Azul, which dates to about 1910, 12 rooms rent for $180 nightly, plus 17.5% taxes.

Hidalgo

Hotel, 11 Madero, Centro Histórico, Querétaro; 442-212-0081; www.hotelhidalgo.com.mx. Forty-six rooms, each with TV and phone. Courtyard building dates to about 1825. Doubles $45 to $54.

Hotel Mesón del Obispado, 13 Andador 16 de Septiembre, Centro Histórico, Querétaro; 442-224-2464; e-mail: mesondelobispado@hotmail.com.mx. Sixteen rooms with TVs and phones. Doubles: about $48 per night.

WHERE TO EAT

El Mesón de Chuchu del Roto, 16 Pasteur; 442-183-1243. Pleasant sidewalk tables, regional specialties, including ant eggs. Dinner entrees up to $15.

Marquesa Dining Room, 41 Madero, Centro Histórico, Querétaro; 442-212-0092. Mexican and continental dishes in La Casa de la Marquesa's upscale dining room. Dinner main dishes $8 to $20.

La Paloma, 10 Andador 16 de Septiembre, Centro Histórico, Querétaro; 442-224-0858. Casual lunch and snack spot with sidewalk tables. Open noon to 6 p.m. Main dishes up to $9.

TO LEARN MORE

State of Querétaro tourism: www.queretaro.travel.

City of Querétaro:www.mqro.gob.mx.