MYSTIC PLACE, PEÑA DE BERNAL, QUERETARO

With 350 meters, 4,000,000 and 10,000,000 tonnes of years old, the Peña de Bernal is the third largest monolith in the world after the Rock of Gibraltar, in Spain, and the Sugar Loaf in Brazil . It is possible to climb to the top of this rock with the right equipment and a
professional guide. The pilgrimage is rewarded with a privileged look at the extensive Queretaro semi-desert.

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activities
Hiking, climbing, walking, contemplation.

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useful Information
At night, one can see from the esplanade this rock under the beam of a light show that blends with a dancing fountain elegantly arranged.

Learn more
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Advice
Bernal is realm of gorditas. Do not leave without testing them; the municipal market offers a good choice for the traveler.

recommendations
If you liked the most famous and visible from the Peña de Bernal hand, the unknown will like you more. Know resting in Tortuga Villas Temascal.


Directions
To reach Bernal necessary, from Querétaro, take the federal highway 57 and then take exit towards the mountains. Half an hour later, the third largest monolith in the world can be seen from the road.

average weather
Bernal's climate is dry and mild. The average temperature is 16 ° C. Never spare a sweatshirt or jacket, especially in the mornings and evenings. If you forgot yours, do not worry: a blanket purchase in one of the ancient looms in the village.