At the beginning of August 2017, I studied abroad in Mexico for a semester. I spent 5 months there. You can read all about it HERE. This article includes 3 trips from Querétaro that I don’t want to put with another region. HERE is my video about it.
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende was only a short bus ride away from Querétaro. This city is a popular place with Americans who spend their retirement abroad. It’s also known for the beautiful red and yellow houses. You can hop aboard the tram and enjoy an amazing view from the mirador. The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a beautiful pink church on the main plaza will undoubtably catch your eye. On our way to the city we stopped at the Escondido Hot Springs, which are lovely if it’s not too crowded.
Los Azufres
Los Azufres are known for the natural thermal baths with lots of Sulphur and a beautifully colored lake. We went camping there and on our way back we spotted the Monarch Butterfly Migration. We were too early and although we did see them fly around, we didn’t see the trees full of them unfortunately. Try to go around the end of November to see the migration at its best.
Sayulita & Puerto Vallarta
Lastly my favorite trip of all, to the picturesque surfer’s village Sayulita, Puerto Vallarta and Yelapa. We spent more than 14 hours on a bus getting there, but it was worth every minute. Imagine paradise with pelicans, palm trees, dolphins, waterfalls, sunset salsa on a boat and amazing people.
I wrote the following articles about my time of Mexico:
- Studying in Mexico – Going local in Querétaro
- Celebrate Día de Muertos in Mexico
- Mexico City and Mayan Pyramids
- Mexican Independence Day in Guanajuato
- Waterfalls and Mayan ruins in Oaxaca
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