Mexico has so many places to visit, and Queretaro is a Colonial City we had not seen before. Over the years, many people recommended for us to go see this fine place, and finally, we put it all together.

When we purchased our reservations online at Booking.com for our stay at Hotel Impala in Queretaro, we opted for the breakfast that was included in the price. This was a wise decision!

Billy and I were in the Spanish Colonial city of Queretaro, Mexico. We met up with friends, and since we are known for wanting to frequent fine eateries, our friends suggested this little French Bistro.

A fine Colonial city, Queretaro is, with an international restaurant presence. Oooooh. We like that.

Queretaro is one of Mexico's smallest states. But boy, it's packed with wonder, culture, history, diverse ecosystems and good food.

After we strolled through a neighborhood park, where a man was walking his duck, we struck up a conversation with a Father and his young daughter. We enjoy asking the locals why they like living in their location - and, oh by the way, what are your favorite restaurants?

We stumbled upon Hanks just out of good luck. We arrived in Santiago de Queretaro after a long 5.5 hour bus ride on ETNs First Class Double Decker Bus. After taking a taxi from the bus station to our hotel for 130Pesos (about $6.50USD), and checking in, it was about 4pm, and time to eat.

Hercules Cerveceria - Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

Today, Mexico is among the world's top beer producers but it wasn't always so. It took a war of independence from Spain (and their heavy regulation and high taxes placed on local production of beers and wines) along with a late 19th century influx of German immigrants to push Mexico into world class beer making.

We are on an ETN First-Class Double Decker bus sitting on the top level in the front seats. Driving through the countryside, seeing farmland and tequila fincas, we go through toll booths, see cyclists making a long haul, and make our way through 3 Mexican States.

Riding home in a yellow cab in the center of the capitol city of Queretaro, Mexico, we pass by dozens of the arches of this ancient Aqueduct. Built in the beginning of the 17th century, this Aqueduct brought water to 12 fountains in the city. Be sure to look for the sculptures between the arches!

To many people, when we say "We're going to travel there by bus" they have a horror picture in mind. Not so with Mexican first class buses! Take a short walk through CLEAN and MODERN bus station in Queretaro, Mexico.

Billy walks through a park in an upscale neighborhood. There he finds a man walking his DUCK. Clean, safe, park with friendly people. An area for exercising, for children to play, and a dog walk. Check it out!

Billy films a young woman doing Pop and Robo-Dancing in a local plaza in Queretaro, Mexico. She's a bit shy but finally gets her groove on! Check it out. FUN!

We're at the Mirador in Queretaro, Mexico, a UNESCO site. We see the historical engineering feat of the Aqueduct built in the 18th century. This Aqueduct is 1,280 meters long with 74 arches!

A popular visitor site in Mexican cities is to have your photo taken by the HUGE letters that spell out the city's name. Here in Queretaro, it's no different. Banda music plays in the background as Billy shows you the large letters of this capital town.