Plan Your Trip

How to get here, where to stay and nearby attractions

HOW TO GET HERE

From Mexico City, Mexico

If you are planning on visiting us from Mexico City, we recommend renting a car for your convenience. It’s the easiest and fastest way to get around! However, if you’re looking for something more adventurous, you can do the following:

Take a bus form the Central del Norte in Mexico City to the bus station in Querétaro
Rent a car at the bus station
Get on Autopista Querétaro, México and drive towards the Querétaro International Airport
Drive towards Colón, Querétaro
Drive to Donaldo Colosio and follow signage that takes you to Rancho el Carrizal

From Querétaro International Airport

Car Rental Options In Querétaro

Airport Information

The Queretaro International Airport is located about 40 minutes away from the historic center of Queretaro. The airport currently offers direct flights to/from Detroit, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, and across Mexico. You can book a flight with any of the airlines including: Volaris, United Airlines, VivaAerobus, Aeromexico, American Airlines or on other book sites.

Bus & Public Transportation

The best way to move around in Queretaro is to Uber or rent a car! If you’re visiting Rancho el Carrizal, please contact us to arrange the best method of transportation prior to your arrival.

WHERE TO STAY

Colón, Querétaro

Rancho el Carrizal Cabins & Camping

All of our cabins are equipped with their own restroom and each have dedicated areas for cooking and other entertainment. Additionally, our cabins are equipped with solar-powered hot water and electricity for your comfort.

Lakeside Cabins

Our lakeside cabin is perfect for families or large groups! Try your hand at fishing (no permit required) or spend your evening watching the sun set over the lake.

Our cabin sleeps up to 10:

1 night = $2,500 MXN
2 nights = $3,000 MXN
One week = $6,000
Or contact us for other options!

Mountain Cabins

Our mountains cabins offer the idea retreat for those looking to disconnect form the business of the city. Spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying our natural breeze and fresh air.

Our cabin sleeps up to 4

1 night = $1,500 MXN
2 nights = $2,500
One week = $5,000 MXN
Or contact us to arrange alternatives!

Camping

For those who are looking to connect with nature, affordable options or a unique experience, we have designated campgrounds available near our cabins or in the backcountry.

Near Cabins (1 – 4 person tent)

1 – 2 nights = $180 MXN
1 week = $400 MXN

Backcountry Tensite (1 – 4 person tent)

1 night = $100 MXN
2 nights = $180 MXN
1 week = $500 MXN

Salitrera, Querétaro

Hacienda La Salitrera | Salitrera, Querétaro

If you choose not to rent one of backcountry cabins in the mountains of El Carrizal but would like to stay in the area to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside or to enjoy more time on water at Presa La Soledad, the small pueblo of Salitrera, Querétaro boasts a recently renovated historical hacienda with a pool that will certainly cater to your lodging or special event needs.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Presa La Soledad

Seafood Restaurants & Blackberry Farms

Just around the corner from El Carrizal, QRO is the Presa La Soledad, a large lake for recreation and relaxing by the water. Friends and family can enjoy horseback or 4-wheeler rides along the beach, or fishing, swimming and boating adventures in the water. There are 4 seafood restaurants on the north shore of the lake that offer excellent cuisine and famous Micheladas. Immediately below the irrigation dam is a 'Pick your Own' Blackberry Farm which sells jams, juices and other fresh fruits throughout the year.

San Miguel, Tolimán

San Miguel Cervecería Artesanal

Located only 16 kilometers from El Carrizal, this hidden gem is open on weekends and boasts an excellent array of local brews from pale ales and red ales to porters.

Colón, Querétaro

Basílica del Soriano y Flor de Alfalfa artesanal cheese dairy

The nearby Basílica del Soriano is undoubtedly the most famous landmark in the Colón municipality and should not be missed during your next visit! Built between 1880 and 1912 with neoclassical architectural characteristics, it is the center of worship of an image of the Virgin Mary in her dedication to Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Soriano and annually receives more than two million pilgrims. Also, while visiting Colón, QRO, be sure to stop in at the Flor de Alfalfa artesanal cheese dairy farm for a tour or simply to sample some incredible local yogurt and cheeses! Since 1995, the La Hondonada ranch has been producing dairy products from a breed of Jersey cows right here in Colón, QRO. The ranch has a remarkable commitment to recycling and renewable energies to further offset the impact of animal production on the local environment.

Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro

Wineries and Vineyards

There are an abundance of quality wine vineyards in the nearby Eziquel Montes-Tequisquiapan, QRO area approximately 40 kilometers from El Carrizal that should not be missed during your visit. Locally popular and world-renowned brands including, La Redonda, DeCote, Donato, and Freixenet, take advantage of the Querétaro semi-desert climate and more than 300 days of sunshine to produce some incredible tasting wines each year. Be sure to check out their websites for the most timely information for seasonal vineyard experiences and tours for you and your family.