Bernal, Colonial town at the foot of Peña monolith in Querétaro, Mexico
The streets of Bernal display multicolored buildings with traditional Mexican architecture alongside the 433-meter-tall monolithic rock formation dominating the skyline.
Spanish soldier Alonso Cabrera established this settlement in 1642 as a military outpost to manage conflicts between local indigenous tribes in the region.
The town received the designation of Pueblo Mágico in 2005, recognizing its preserved colonial architecture, traditions, and contribution to Mexican heritage.
Visitors can reach Bernal by taking a 40-minute drive from Querétaro city, with regular bus services departing from the central terminal throughout the day.
The Peña de Bernal stands as the exposed core of an extinct volcano, formed approximately 8.7 million years ago through geological processes.
Location: Ezequiel Montes
Inception: 1642
Elevation above the sea: 2,054 m
GPS coordinates: 20.74083,-99.94111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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