natural wonder
Peña de Bernal
One of the world's tallest monoliths, a 350-m volcanic rock towering over the pastel lanes of the magic town of Bernal: a favourite weekend drive from Querétaro and Mexico City.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Querétaro, Mexico · North America
Palo Alto sits on the route: 5 minutes from Calamanda, 37km from Peña de Bernal.
Palo Alto is a town located in Querétaro, Mexico. With a population of 2,399, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Palo Alto sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palo Alto to your route.
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Intercontinental de Querétaro) (IATA: QRO, ICAO: MMQT) is an international airport located in the municipalities of Colón and El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico. It handles the national and international air traffic of the Querétaro Metropolitan area and can functionRead more
as an alternate airport to Mexico City International Airport. It replaced the Ing. Fernando Espinoza Gutiérrez International Airport, which is no longer operational.
Querétaro Airport serves as the main hub for the regional airline TAR Aerolíneas and provides passenger flights to various cities in Mexico, as well as international services to the United States. Additionally, the airport plays a significant role as a hub for cargo flights, offering services to Mexico, the United States, and Europe. Previously, the now-defunct cargo airline Regional Cargo was headquartered on the airport premises. Moreover, Querétaro Airport is home to the Querétaro Aerospace Cluster, which has rapidly grown into a major hub for aerospace activities in Mexico.
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport has experienced significant growth, rising from 41st to 11th position among Mexico's busiest airports in the space of fifteen years. In 2024, it handled 2,074,950 passengers, surpassing the two million threshold for the first time. This figure increased to 2,409,429 in 2025. Furthermore, the airport ranks among the top ten in Mexico for international passenger traffic, and it is the fifth-largest in the country for cargo operations.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Palo Alto.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Palo Alto.
Palo Alto offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Palo Alto with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Palo Alto as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Palo Alto is located in Querétaro, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5407 latitude, -100.2212 longitude.
Palo Alto has a population of approximately 2,399 people, making it a town in Mexico.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Palo Alto as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Palo Alto. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico1 notable place within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
One of the world's tallest monoliths, a 350-m volcanic rock towering over the pastel lanes of the magic town of Bernal: a favourite weekend drive from Querétaro and Mexico City.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Palo Alto.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning