tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post2585070445971417699..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Good first impressions of QueretaroKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33458476021877143822016-01-24T09:57:00.366-05:002016-01-24T09:57:00.366-05:00Yes, it really was a Mercado Municipal rather than...Yes, it really was a Mercado Municipal rather than a tianguis market. I think they called the weekly market in the rural towns a tianguis, so maybe that is why you haven't heard of the term before or maybe down in the Playa del Carmen area they don't use that term, it could be more of a regional term.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42930367449474091852016-01-23T14:43:07.028-05:002016-01-23T14:43:07.028-05:00Thank you for the explanation! We have visited si...Thank you for the explanation! We have visited similar markets in a few Mexican towns, most recently Valladolid. It sounds very similar to Queretaro's, being mostly indoors and open every day. We were the only gringos we saw in it the day we went! As far as I could tell, they just called it the Mercado Municipal (that was how it was labeled on the town maps, anyway), and I never heard the term Tianguis. Learn something new every day! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-25858887905474444842016-01-23T13:48:46.796-05:002016-01-23T13:48:46.796-05:00Queretaro is a wonderful city and yes, very clean ...Queretaro is a wonderful city and yes, very clean even outside of the centro area.<br /><br />Tianguis market is usually and outdoor market that is held once a week in small towns. This was actually an indoor market for the most part and was open every day but this is normally where all the locals go to buy the majority of the fruits, vegetables, meat and many other items at a much better price than the big grocery stores.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68912446513587472672016-01-23T11:57:17.197-05:002016-01-23T11:57:17.197-05:00What a beautiful, clean Mexican city. Would love ...What a beautiful, clean Mexican city. Would love to visit one day. I'm not familiar with the term "tianguis" market. Could you elaborate on that?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9042935234239638142016-01-14T08:32:02.441-05:002016-01-14T08:32:02.441-05:00Agreed, we really aren't into big cities ourse...Agreed, we really aren't into big cities ourselves but love to visit them. Queretaro is definitely one of the cleanest that we have ever been in and very modern. When walking around the centro is doesn't feel like a big city. Having said that we loved Guanajuato too and yes, it is more spectacular and lively. We would live in either of these two cities over San Miguel any day, having said that we probably wouldn't live in a city but rather a small town/village in the country.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9999494838761032792016-01-14T00:43:48.342-05:002016-01-14T00:43:48.342-05:00Nice photos! I can't say I loved Queretaro com...Nice photos! I can't say I loved Queretaro compared to some of the smaller towns around, mostly because of the increased sprawl outside the city center. It's really grown in recent years. The historic center is pretty and unlike Guanajuato is pretty much flat. I just much prefered Guanajuato, just found it more spectacular and the vibe a bit more lively.<br />Enjoyed the post though!<br />Frank (bbqboy)Bbqboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531090158440744408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71130689331267401202016-01-13T10:50:45.373-05:002016-01-13T10:50:45.373-05:00Yes, they are things that surprised us both as wel...Yes, they are things that surprised us both as well! :-)<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the post and the pictures.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-92092109982020194332016-01-13T10:49:34.845-05:002016-01-13T10:49:34.845-05:00It is a gorgeous city! We are really enjoying our ...It is a gorgeous city! We are really enjoying our time here, we may even have to extend our stay here by a day or two.<br /><br />If you love that one you should see some of the churches in the cities of Oaxaca and Puebla, they are even more ornate than this one.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-30602228279024001762016-01-13T10:46:45.600-05:002016-01-13T10:46:45.600-05:00We love the market, lot of choices and if you can&...We love the market, lot of choices and if you can't find what you are looking for there, then Mexico doesn't have it! ;-)<br /><br />Lots more churches for us to check out in the coming days. It seems that there is one on just about every street here.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4910717190154266892016-01-13T10:45:02.238-05:002016-01-13T10:45:02.238-05:00I believe if there is an expat community here is m...I believe if there is an expat community here is must be small because we didn't see any "gringos" around. In San Miguel about 10% of the population is expat and I believe it is growing all the time, again not as many in Guanajuato, at least from our understanding.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24833032034072579922016-01-13T10:40:58.151-05:002016-01-13T10:40:58.151-05:00We will have no problem spending time here, lots t...We will have no problem spending time here, lots to see and enjoy! Yep, it was a nice surprise talking with that lady.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71409756351564170992016-01-13T10:39:31.447-05:002016-01-13T10:39:31.447-05:00Yes, we love looking at the churches inside and ou...Yes, we love looking at the churches inside and out, they are always interesting, especially the architecture.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65846695907224174532016-01-13T10:38:31.616-05:002016-01-13T10:38:31.616-05:00We will check it out thank you! We will head back ...We will check it out thank you! We will head back into the centro area one evening to see everything lit up.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16496020302338027052016-01-13T10:37:13.840-05:002016-01-13T10:37:13.840-05:00Yes, very ornate but still not like some that we s...Yes, very ornate but still not like some that we saw in Oaxaca or Puebla though!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-53735922684995141222016-01-13T10:36:18.783-05:002016-01-13T10:36:18.783-05:00It is a beautiful city, one we could easily live i...It is a beautiful city, one we could easily live in. The perfect weather isn't holding out for us at the moment though. Yesterday was a little overcast and a little cooler but still pleasant with no jacket but today it is raining hope they are right with it clearing up this afternoon.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63551248878792051522016-01-13T10:33:29.576-05:002016-01-13T10:33:29.576-05:00Yes, it is a pretty level city unlike San Miguel b...Yes, it is a pretty level city unlike San Miguel but then you wouldn't get as good of a workout walking here either as you do in San Miguel.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81775328330747042122016-01-12T19:10:40.251-05:002016-01-12T19:10:40.251-05:00Liked 'Noah's Ark" in the park. And t...Liked 'Noah's Ark" in the park. And the little older lady who said "Thank You". Great pictures and stories. Very nice.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290000925862540523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4005869649526849612016-01-12T16:14:03.537-05:002016-01-12T16:14:03.537-05:00Oh my gosh. I love this place! The church is absol...Oh my gosh. I love this place! The church is absolutely amazing. I have never seen inside of a church look like this one. Lovely!Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38342709883300160752016-01-12T15:22:03.940-05:002016-01-12T15:22:03.940-05:00What a lovely market! And that church is beautifu...What a lovely market! And that church is beautiful!The Odd Essayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168404014947652773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57747784877474374242016-01-12T12:58:49.900-05:002016-01-12T12:58:49.900-05:00Lovely city. I've heard this area is not only ...Lovely city. I've heard this area is not only well cared for, safe, with a healthy economy, as you mentioned, but also friendly to expats from the US and Canada. Have you found this to be true? Is there a significant "expat community" like in San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato (I think that's right)?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957769699606351020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-68776062008377590222016-01-12T12:21:09.314-05:002016-01-12T12:21:09.314-05:00It does look like you will have a good time there....It does look like you will have a good time there.<br />Kinda cool about the old lady speaking English, ya never know.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87263823189664845632016-01-12T11:39:21.908-05:002016-01-12T11:39:21.908-05:00Amazingly beautiful inside of that Church.Amazingly beautiful inside of that Church.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64617673688448938532016-01-12T11:12:04.012-05:002016-01-12T11:12:04.012-05:00It is absolutely one of our favorite cities. Be su...It is absolutely one of our favorite cities. Be sure to visit the old convent - they gave tours at one time. And try to be around the gazebos at night usually something going on. Carol and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920669106841440178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35087650194521229642016-01-12T11:09:53.161-05:002016-01-12T11:09:53.161-05:00Truly a lovely city. I agree, a very ornate church...Truly a lovely city. I agree, a very ornate church.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42284335839693217172016-01-12T11:09:05.842-05:002016-01-12T11:09:05.842-05:00Beautiful! What an attractive looking city. I'...Beautiful! What an attractive looking city. I'm looking forward to following your visit there and seeing if your first impressions hold. I agree, that is the perfect weather for us too.Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051109615463656651noreply@blogger.com