Querétaro City (officially known as Santiago de Querétaro or just Querétaro) is the capital of the Mexican state named Querétaro. Querétaro City is located in the central region of Mexico, making it a key geographical and economic hub in the country. It lies at approximately 20.59° N latitude and 100.39° W longitude, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere and within the tropics. Querétaro is part of North America and shares time zones with cities such as Houston and Chicago (central time zone, UTC-6 h). No daylight-saving time applies.
Strategically positioned, Querétaro is about 220 km (137 miles) northwest of Mexico City, the country’s capital. It is well connected to major national and international destinations through highways and an international airport. The city's location has made it a growing industrial and technological center, attracting global investments and fostering economic development.
There are two easy ways to reach Queretaro.
Flying to Querétaro from anywhere in the world is easy thanks to its well-connected Querétaro Intercontinental Airport, AIQ, (https://aiq.com.mx).
Here’s how you can get there:
1. Direct International Flights from the U.S.
Querétaro has direct international flights from major U.S. cities such as:
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – American Airlines
- Houston (IAH) – United Airlines
If you're flying from the United States, you can take a direct flight or connect through Dallas or Houston, which are major hubs with frequent connections to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport, AIQ, (https://aiq.com.mx).
2. Connecting via Mexico City (MEX)
If you're coming from Europe, Asia, or other continents, the best option is to fly into Mexico City International Airport, MEX, (https://www.aicm.com.mx/en) which receives flights from all over the world. From Mexico City International Airport, you can:
- Take a domestic flight to Querétaro (about 1 hour).
- Take a bus at the airport to go Queretaro (about 3 hours trip). Mexico City International Airport has two terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2). At Terminal 1 of Mexico City International Airport, you can find the bus terminal near Exit Gate 7 (first floor). Primera Plus company offers direct services to Querétaro (https://www.primeraplus.com.mx/en-US). At Terminal 2 of Mexico City International Airport, you can find the bus terminal near Gate Q (domestic arrivals, ground floor). Primera Plus company offers direct services to Querétaro (https://www.primeraplus.com.mx/en-US).