Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas
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vagabondginger
Alicante, Spain1,251 contributions
Feb 2020
On a Saturday night all the families are out in the city center so it was very busy at all the restaurants. This is a big pedestrian main square with colonial architecture.
We saw a large group of native Aztec dancers parade past us. Just did not have enough time here to really grasp all the history connected to this place. We had more time in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende then here.
We saw a large group of native Aztec dancers parade past us. Just did not have enough time here to really grasp all the history connected to this place. We had more time in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende then here.
Written 18 March 2020
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TravelproA
270 contributions
Mar 2022
cool place to go both day and night. personally think night time is even better with all the colorful decorating lights on the buildings. lots of bars, restaurants, cafes.. around this area. one word: GO!
Written 31 March 2022
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realworldtraveller
Italy358 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
All Mexican cities have their typical main square called Zocalo; but the peculiarity of Querretaro is that there are 4 of them just a few steps away from each other. And plaza de armas is just one of them. The difference is that this place is completely surrounded by average restaurants, with waiters almost grabbing your arm to convince you to sit down and eat or drink something. Although Queretaro is one of the best and cheapest places to eat in Mexico, I suggest you keep walking until you reach Plaza de la Independencia qhere you'll find 2 of the best restaurants in all of Mexico.
Written 24 September 2015
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Yeez
Dallas18 contributions
June 2014 • Family
I have family that lives here, whenever we need a place to gather or unwind in this would be the place.
Let me paint a picture for you, the centerpiece of the plaza is a fountain, I honestly forgot the name of the person on top so I called it the Dog Fountain because of the 4 dogs around the perimeter. There are benches and stone walls for sitting everywhere, there's the governors building which you can walk around free of charge and learn some of the history that went down inside the walls. On the opposite end of the square are some nice Italian/Mexican restaurants (slightly pricier than average) with live music almost everyday, fantastic musicians.
I've seen live concerts held here, political group gatherings, World Cup viewing parties, Yoga classes, you name it, this place is the nexus for anything cultural.
You're probably asking me "what about the food? or the bathrooms?!?" Glad you asked. Plenty of hidden gem of restaurants through the side roads, I can't recommend a specific one but I can tell you if you whatever you find you will love it. And the bathrooms are located one block over underground in a parking garage, relatively clean and they charge 5 pesos to use it.
Oh and there's an awesome churro shop nearby. That's important to note.
Come, relax and people watch, soak in the culture, you won't regret it.
Let me paint a picture for you, the centerpiece of the plaza is a fountain, I honestly forgot the name of the person on top so I called it the Dog Fountain because of the 4 dogs around the perimeter. There are benches and stone walls for sitting everywhere, there's the governors building which you can walk around free of charge and learn some of the history that went down inside the walls. On the opposite end of the square are some nice Italian/Mexican restaurants (slightly pricier than average) with live music almost everyday, fantastic musicians.
I've seen live concerts held here, political group gatherings, World Cup viewing parties, Yoga classes, you name it, this place is the nexus for anything cultural.
You're probably asking me "what about the food? or the bathrooms?!?" Glad you asked. Plenty of hidden gem of restaurants through the side roads, I can't recommend a specific one but I can tell you if you whatever you find you will love it. And the bathrooms are located one block over underground in a parking garage, relatively clean and they charge 5 pesos to use it.
Oh and there's an awesome churro shop nearby. That's important to note.
Come, relax and people watch, soak in the culture, you won't regret it.
Written 11 November 2014
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Gema M
Anaheim, CA9 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
You can find good restaurants such as El Meson de Chucho El Roto, 1810, and Orange at El Meson de Santa Rosa
Written 30 May 2014
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DallasBenA
Dallas, TX105 contributions
Lots of restaurant, wonderful old buildings, a perfect place to people watch. The most important thing, the city is VERY SAFE.
Written 16 January 2012
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Sooz C
San Diego, CA795 contributions
Nov 2019
This city spends a lot of time decorating and you find lots of different ones all over the city. But in the park they are huge! Just a FUN place to hang out and people watch for sure.
Written 15 November 2019
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Rico M
Irvine, CA80 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
There are three restaurants on the plaza where you can have a drink and watch plaza life, two of them play music (not at the same time) and one belongs to a good hotel - the two with music are better than the hotel restaurant.
The plaza has a good nativity for Christmas and displays for the day of the dead.
The plaza has a good nativity for Christmas and displays for the day of the dead.
Written 26 October 2018
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Brian O
23 contributions
July 2018 • Solo
Plenty to see, the buildings are beautiful, and the churches are something you must walk in and see. There is one almost on every corner. I felt safe the whole time, and lots of great street vendors.
Written 20 July 2018
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Forrest C
Greensboro, NC34 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Over the course of the month that we were here, this public square which contains the famous "dog" fountain was an always exciting and bustling center of activity. The most outstanding feature are the beautifully trimmed Ficus trees that stand to attention while providing luxuriant shade to all visitors.
Written 19 February 2017
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Coming for the day from SMA. Should we just get to the square and then choose a tour. Am interested in the winery, cheese tour. Thanks!
Written 30 December 2017
Hi! I just saw this. Sorry to respond late, but I have no info anyway. Sorry!
Written 14 May 2018
Voy a Querétaro y quisiera saber si el centro histórico es un lugar seguro para alojarse y si me pueden recomendar algún hotel no muy caro.
Written 24 October 2015
Muchas gracias por los consejos. Otra pregunta: Para llegar ¿es fácil desde el aeropuerto de DF tomar el bus a Querétaro?
Written 25 October 2015
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