We have been working hard recently and decided to take a weekend away in Tequisquiapan. We had no plans specifically, but when we arrived we discovered it was a Spring Welcoming Festival, AKA Primavera Festival.
Festivals are huge in Mexico, there is hardly a weekend that there isn't a festival somewhere. I really appreciate this as celebrations are important to me.
Tequisquiapan is a historic and natural destination approximately two hours from Mexico City and two hours from San Miguel. It is one of the countries' 100 plus Magical Towns. It is located in the state of Queretaro. The roads are excellent and navigation is easy. The climate is cool with a population 30,000 in 2010. The city is known for its' cheeses, but there are ample amount of vineyards to visit and enjoy some of the regions' wonderful cheeses. Many museums are located with the city and its' perimeter. The crafts are amazing and in no shortage. There is a huge emphasis on relaxation, so you never feel hurried. The restaurants range from mom and pop to some of the most exquisite food I have had in my lifetime. Cost? I could eat a street taco for 35 pesos ($1.50) all the way to a 5 star restaurant featuring a 5 course dinner for $80, which is considered top of the line. In a hurry? Don't eat at the nicer restaurants. They pride themselves in giving you an experience which is relaxing, "relajante". A little hard for me to get used to because of American restaurants, but I am trying to learn to "relajante". Plan on at least 90 minutes for a full dinner. Nice.
We were two Americans in a city filled with people that were welcoming and helpful every minute we were there. We were treated to native dancing all the way to 8 little girls dancing as butterflies on a stage filled with flowers. It didn't matter to anyone that we were not Mexican, smiles were abundant.
The one thing that was clear, we were all just people gathered together for this beautiful celebratory weekend. I appreciated the town, the culture and festivities. I definitely suggest a visit to the Magical City.