Querétaro Wine Country
Mexico's most exciting wine region—18+ wineries including Freixenet's underground cellars and 1 million annual visitors
Overview
The Ruta del Vino y Queso has established Querétaro as Mexico's most exciting wine region, drawing approximately 1 million wine lovers annually to 18+ wineries concentrated around Tequisquiapan and Bernal. Freixenet Mexico operates underground cellars producing Mexico's largest sparkling wine using traditional methods. La Redonda offers beautiful vineyard grounds, while Vinaltura specializes in food pairings. The high altitude (1,800m/5,900ft) creates unique terroir producing distinctive wines. The annual Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino (May 22-June 8, 2025) draws enthusiasts nationally. Combine with Peña de Bernal monolith (20 min) and Tequisquiapan thermal springs for a full day.
Highlights
Practical Information
Full day (combine with Peña de Bernal and Tequisquiapan)
300 MXN
Winery tours typically 200-500 MXN; tastings 150-350 MXN
Late May-early June for Feria del Queso y Vino; harvest season (August-September) for grape picking
More Day Trips Nearby
Guanajuato City
UNESCO colonial capital with underground streets and Diego Rivera's birthplace
San Miguel de Allende
UNESCO colonial jewel with iconic pink Parroquia and world-class arts scene
Mineral de Pozos
Ghost mining town turned artist colony—"the next San Miguel of the 1950s"
Peña de Bernal
World's third-largest monolith—433 meters of volcanic rock with famous gorditas negras and spring equinox celebrations
Grutas Tolantongo
Mexico's hidden thermal paradise—turquoise waters flowing through a 500-meter limestone canyon owned by the indigenous Otomí community
Tequisquiapan
Pueblo Mágico gateway to wine country with thermal hot springs and artisan markets
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