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Queretaro is a quiet, affordable city with a major middle-class population that makes it feel stable and comfortable. Reviewers frequently mention the city's safety as a standout quality — many say it's safer than their hometowns. Cleanliness is another standout, especially downtown, which is repeatedly praised for its walkability and preserved colonial charm. The weather is warm year-round without extremes, and while some basic Spanish is helpful, many expats and locals make integration easier.
Digital nomads and budget travelers appreciate the fast internet and low cost of living. It's easy to find everyday items, and large stores carry many preferred international brands. The city also offers easy access to wine country and weekend trips to Mexico City or various beach destinations via cheap flights. However, nightlife is lacking, and some describe the atmosphere as suburban or boring, especially if you’re seeking vibrant Mexican culture or entertainment. Outside of city center, getting around typically requires a car, although Uber is affordable. Food opinions are mixed — while some praise it, others find the regional cuisine underwhelming.
Overall, Queretaro is a clean, safe, and affordable city ideal for a quiet lifestyle with some key conveniences, but less suited for those seeking a dynamic social or cultural scene.
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4 months ago
Stayed here for about a month. Queretaro is a great foodie place, and you'll enjoy the old colonial city and a view of the aqueduct. The weather is favorable, safety is high, middle class majority and also very walkable. But aside from that, it can get really boring like a mexican suburbia. It is like a watered-down version of mexican culture.
4 years ago
Queretaro is a fantastic cheap and liveable city. Need some spanish here but the wifi is fast and I'm catching up on my budget from traveling around very quickly.
Staying with friends in more of a neighborhood but the downtown is charming, super clean and walkable. Also, a great place to stock up necessities, I can get all of my "brands" here at a regular price. Enjoying indulging in some home luxuries in this city. No party life here really, super safe, heavy large suburb vibes.
5 years ago
Queretaro is a great under the radar city. For those that want a quieter lifestyle with superb weather year round and a US friendly time zone, this place is hard to beat for the price. One of the largest middle classes in Latin America allows it to have a very high quality of life. Some of the biggest pros are, low crime (lowest I've experienced in Latin America and safer than my hometown in the US), cleanest city in Latin America that I have ever been to, incredibly well preserved colonial downtown yet the city as a whole feels first world and modern, more than enough coworking spaces, wine country just a half hour away with some high quality CHEAP wine, outdoor activities galore with the Sierra Gorda near by, and Mexico City is a short 2.5 hour drive for weekend getaways when you're missing the chaos of a large city. Some cons are that unless you live in the central area of town a car would likely be needed (Ubers are very cheap though), night life is lacking, and this particular region of Mexico is known for having very unremarkable food. The locals are very warm and inviting. I've met quite a lot of expats but few digital nomads, most friends made have been locals. The airport is newly remodeled and has daily direct flights to multiple US cities, and very cheap flights to beach destinations including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Merida, Huatulco, and Ixtapa.
5 years ago
Queretaro is great. Much dryer than I expected. Very safe (I disagree with the score). Need some Spanish here. Internet at my apartment is blazing fast 200mps. Beautiful, colonial downtown. Extremely walkable. Anything you need here. Not really a great party life...
5 years ago