Title: Visit El Bajio: Best of El Bajio Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# El Bajio

## Travel Guide

![El Bajio](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/201000/201621-Nuestra-Senora-De-La-Asuncion-Cathedral-Basilica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Leon Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200762-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![El Jardin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200731-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![La Esquina Mexican Folk Toy Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200703-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Tequisquiapan Opal Mine showing caves and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/201000/201707-Tequisquiapan-Opal-Mine.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit El Bajio

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in El Bajio

![San Miguel de Allende](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200688-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Zona Centro

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

 If you're spending some time in Zona Centro, Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende and San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing. 

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![Guanajuato which includes street scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44073-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Zona Centro

5/5(32 area reviews)

 Museums, churches, and theaters are some highlights of Zona Centro. Make a stop by Hidalgo Market or Alley of the Kiss while you're exploring. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Guanajuato-Zona-Centro.dx553248634929494904)

![Mexico which includes heritage elements and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200638-Queretaro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Downtown Querétaro

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

 Downtown Querétaro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Zenea Garden and Plaza de Armas while you're in town. 

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![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Juriquilla

 Juriquilla is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Juriquilla and Plaza Ubika. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Queretaro-Juriquilla.dx6303181)

![Queretaro featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56896-Queretaro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Centro Histórico

 Unique features of Centro Histórico include the historic sites and museums. Make a stop by Zenea Garden or Plaza de Armas while you're exploring the area. 

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![Zacatecas](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/201000/201016-Zacatecas.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Zacatecas Centro

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

 While visiting Zacatecas Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Center and Hidalgo Avenue. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Zacatecas-Zacatecas-Centro.dx553248635976008273)

- El Bajio Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in El Bajio

![Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8073300/8073284/b1422e2e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

Camino a la Valenciana s/n Km. 1 Guanajuato GTO

CA $54

CA $65 total

Jan 22 - Jan 23

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this historic hotel in Guanajuato. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

7.4/10 Good! (2,126 reviews)

The castle is beautiful

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

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### 

Hotel San Francisco Leon

Blvd Adolfo Lopez Mateos 2715 León GTO

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $33

CA $42 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in León. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,515 reviews)

The bed smells good

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

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FUJITAYA Querétaro

No.5001 Avenida Santa Rosa Querétaro QUE

CA $112

CA $134 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,192 reviews)

Fine hotel fine people

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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Extended Suites Queretaro Juriquilla

Av. Palma Canaria No 831 Querétaro QUE

Stay at this aparthotel in Querétaro. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Ubika and Uptown Center ...

8/10 Very Good! (889 reviews)

Everything was squeaky clean, the bed was very comfy and the staff was extremely helpful and kind, both night-shift and day-shift

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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Park Life Querétaro

Lic. Manuel Gómez Morin Centro Sur Querétaro QUE

Stay at this apartment in Querétaro. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Industrial Club of Queretaro ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (82 reviews)

Nice apartment let you feel comfortable

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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![Birdhouse ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120657900/120657873/18ed948d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Birdhouse 

Calle Paisaje Número 2, Col. Cúpulas Guanajuato GTO

Stay at this apartment in Guanajuato. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plaza Alaïa Guanajuato and Casa Museum Gene ...

6.4/10 (6 reviews)

Everything was very clean.The host was always available and welcoming. Very helpful! Nice views, The hillside is close for hiking. Market across the road. Friendly local people. Charming casaitas. Very private and spacious.The bed was comfortable.Lots of light!

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Pena de Bernal which includes mountains and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/201000/201217-Pena-De-Bernal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pena de Bernal

Take photos of the vista from the quaint chapel built on the side of one of the tallest monoliths in the world.

[](https://expedia.ca/Pena-De-Bernal-Queretaro.d6127417.Vacation-Attraction)

![Parish Church of San Miguel Arcangel which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/201000/201241-Parish-Church-Of-San-Miguel-Arcangel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Church of San Miguel Arcángel

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

[](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-San-Miguel-Arcangel-Zona-Centro.d6113698.Vacation-Attraction)

![Alley of the Kiss](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66b17eb73b0d1ec850c72cb6af7947bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alley of the Kiss

You can find out about the history of Guanajuato with a visit to Alley of the Kiss. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Alley-Of-The-Kiss-Guanajuato.d6168120.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mexico](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/201000/201944-Parque-Tangamanga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tangamanga Park I

This sprawling urban park has everything from a biking track and museums to picnic grounds, sports fields and a waterpark.

[](https://expedia.ca/Tangamanga-Park-I-San-Luis-Potosi.d553248621532628473.Vacation-Attraction)

![Leon Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200762-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cathedral of León

After visiting Cathedral of León, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in León. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Cathedral-Of-Leon-Leon-Centro.d6168079.Vacation-Attraction)

![El Jardin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200692-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Allende Garden

Feel the pulse of the city at its main plaza, a lively haunt bordered by historical buildings and with a beautiful park at its center.

[](https://expedia.ca/Allende-Garden-Zona-Centro.d6113694.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47697494/181d3736-bba1-43d8-9967-49d5230e3f83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

CA $41

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oaxaca-de-juarez-monte-alban-half-day-tour.a47697494.activity-details)

![Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49089447/927cd689-f287-449d-8977-8d7381814d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

CA $70

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oaxaca-full-day-guided-tour-on-the-hierve-el-agua-route.a49089447.activity-details)

![Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373240/3bf55454-8ad6-4b04-841f-d1467367d7c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour

CA $67

per adult

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#### Montealban Tour

CA $38

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/montealban-tour.a2778684.activity-details)

![Picture 1 for Activity Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49088034/1b0a1dc0-671b-4946-81b4-d9e19f672141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route

CA $42

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oaxaca-full-day-guided-tour-on-the-monte-alban-route.a49088034.activity-details)

![Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50476785/4e639bc1-e740-425e-8645-d430805dc0eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Tour

CA $53

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oaxaca-hierve-el-agua-tour.a50476785.activity-details)

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## Cities near El Bajio

![Aguascalientes featuring heritage architecture, a city and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200533-Aguascalientes.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Aguascalientes

![Martyrs Plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200763-Guanajuato.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### León

![Bernal](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200662-Queretaro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Querétaro

![San Luis Potosi](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/200000/200597-San-Luis-Potosi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Luis Potosi

- Cities near El Bajio
- Places of interest

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- [Pena de Bernal ](https://expedia.ca/Pena-De-Bernal-Queretaro.d6127417.Vacation-Attraction)
- [San Marcos Fair ](https://expedia.ca/San-Marcos-Fair-San-Marcos.d553248632063461093.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Church of San Miguel Arcángel ](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-San-Miguel-Arcangel-Zona-Centro.d6113698.Vacation-Attraction)
- [León Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Stadium-La-Martinica.d6250816.Vacation-Attraction)
- [La Gruta Spa ](https://expedia.ca/La-Gruta-Spa-San-Miguel-de-Allende.d6320309.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Aqueduct of Santiago de Querétaro ](https://expedia.ca/Aqueduct-Of-Santiago-De-Queretaro-Downtown-Queretaro.d6337910.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Antea Lifestyle Center ](https://expedia.ca/Antea-Lifestyle-Center-Jurica.d553248621559724959.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tangamanga Park I ](https://expedia.ca/Tangamanga-Park-I-San-Luis-Potosi.d553248621532628473.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vinedos La Redonda ](https://expedia.ca/Vinedos-La-Redonda-Queretaro.d553248621532629814.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tamasopo Waterfalls ](https://expedia.ca/Tamasopo-Waterfalls-Tamasopo.d553248621532976828.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Allende Garden ](https://expedia.ca/Allende-Garden-Zona-Centro.d6113694.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Escondido Place ](https://expedia.ca/Escondido-Place-San-Miguel-de-Allende.d6320319.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Querétaro Convention Center ](https://expedia.ca/Queretaro-Convention-Center-Queretaro.d6305230.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mummies Museum ](https://expedia.ca/Mummies-Museum-Guanajuato.d6250798.Vacation-Attraction)
- [San Luis Potosi Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/San-Luis-Potosi-Cathedral-Centro-Historico.d553248621532628471.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Union Garden ](https://expedia.ca/Union-Garden-Zona-Centro.d6250822.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Victoria Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Victoria-Stadium-Aguascalientes.d6269098.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Juarez Park ](https://expedia.ca/Juarez-Park-San-Miguel-de-Allende.d6113696.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Auditorium ](https://expedia.ca/Josefa-Ortiz-De-Dominguez-Auditorium-Downtown-Queretaro.d553248634247668759.Vacation-Attraction)

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