I didn't love Mexico City as much as I thought I would. Luckily, I found a smaller, more charming spot nearby.

I'm glad I took the chance to visit Querétaro. Jenna DeLaurentis I planned a trip to Mexico City after hearing great reviews, but I found the city overwhelming. I preferred visiting Santiago de Querétaro instead, a smaller city three hours away. Querétaro's historic center was charming, and it was easy to travel from there for day trips. When planning my two-week trip to Mexico, I looked beyond destinations like Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, and Cozumel. I wanted to visit central Mexico instead...