Downtown Queretaro Hotel Guide - Plaza de Armas hotels in Downtown Queretaro, Mexico.

Plaza de Armas is a popular attraction in Queretaro, a walkable area known for being remote and business-friendly. Distinct for its architecture and hospitality, this locale has many top choices for dining, drinking, and sipping a cup of coffee. You can experience the local art and live music, or enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens. Book a hotel in the area, and use it as your home base for getting to Plaza de Armas and seeing everything in and around Queretaro.

More to see near Plaza de Armas

Besides Plaza de Armas, there are many other activities and attractions in Queretaro. Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. The area's storied past is told through its monuments and historic sites, while the museums provide some cultural flavor.

Cerro de Las Campanas National Park, Zenea Garden, or Guerrero Garden are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. For retail therapy, consider Uptown Center, Uptown Center, and Antea Lifestyle Center, and seek out the perfect souvenir. Urban Center Shopping Mall, Plaza del Parque Shopping Mall, and Plaza Boulevares Shopping Mall are other spots for some local fun.

You can buy tickets to live performances at Theater of the Republic and Angela Peralta Theater. City Museum, Museum of the City, and Museum of the Restoration of the Republic feature a variety of exhibits. Learn about the local history at Government Palace, Church of Santo Domingo, and Convent and Temple of Santa Cruz. Notable landmarks include Monument to the Corregidora, Temple of Santa Clara, and San Francisco Temple.

Create some family memories at Bicentennial Park and Nestle Headquarters. One of the most popular attractions in the area is the Santa Rosa de Viterbo Temple. Autonomous University of Queretaro, Marista University of Queretaro, and Neptune Fountain are also favorite places to visit.

Getting to Plaza de Armas

Take a plane to Queretaro, Queretaro (QRO-Queretaro Intl.), located 5 miles (8 km) from Queretaro. It's the closest major airport to Plaza de Armas.