Bernal is a mystical and enigmatic destination with great historical and cultural relevance, located 54 km from the capital of Queretaro State. Bernal is a word of Arabic origin and means rock. Thanks to its unique Peña, in February 2006, Bernal was awarded the rank of “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical Town). This population has been the scene of several renowned national and international films and is two and a half hours from Mexico City.

Bernal was founded in the year 1642, when several Spanish families stripping the indigenous Chichimecas and took possession of their lands. more…