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La Pena de Bernal

Queretaro, Mexico
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Queretaro
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
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Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this visit as much as I did. The town was absolutely charming, with a great variety of shops, restaurants, and hotels. The shopping was great ... lots of jewelry, art work, gemstones, and artesan crafts. The setting was very beautiful, with the 3rd largest monolith in the world towering over the gardens and quaint buildings... More

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MEXICO CITY
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

In theory you should get good fibs when you visit. I didn't have the energy to climb up but I really enjoyed walking around the little town and eating at an Italian restaurant (can't remember the name but the only one there) and people watch. More

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leon gto
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

i love this, people here are so nice and kind! They have alot of art pieces my favorite thing wasthe jewelry you have to visit this place eventhough its very small La pena de Bernal has alot to offer More

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Queretaro, Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

The road to Bernal has greatly improved since the last time I visited in 2009. Once you leave the freeway, it is mostly divided 4-lane. It was easy to park close, above the base of the mountain. Our group of 4 was able to hike up about 1/8, which took about 45 minutes. Awesome views of the surrounding desert...seems to... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Be sure to get the 360 hike, circling the boulder. You have to get a guide (about $ 25 per person. More

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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From Queretaro, take a 30 to 40 pesos cab ($3 US) to the Estacion de Autobus. Ask where the Fleche Azul counter is and purchase a ticket from QRO to Bernal for 36 pesos ($3 US). Finding the bus (out of about 100 vehicles) can be a bit challenging, so ask a friendly face where it is or look for... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Flew into Mexico City and took a bus straight from the airport to San Juan del Rio. They only have about 4 buses that leave every two hours directly from the airport. It takes about 2 1/2 to get to San Juan bus station. The bus is safe and a nice luxury bus. From San Juan there is a bus... More

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San Carlos, Mexico
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

Very interesting, but do not go on a large bus, difficult to get around. More

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mexico
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

Spielbergs film was shoot here. Besides climbing this monolite you can then eat something or have a beer in the gorgeous toen, nice shopping and kind people. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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La Peña de Bernal is the third biggest moonlit in the world, if you are a rock climber you'll love it. The road to the top is kind of hard but you can choose how far to go, the views of the pueblo and the valley are amazing and the peña itself is an amazing thing to views. More

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