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San José el Alto

Querétaro, Mexico · North America

About San José el Alto

San José el Alto sits on the route: 10 minutes from Sergio Villaseñor, 47km from Peña de Bernal.

San José el Alto is a town located in Querétaro, Mexico. With a population of 14,094, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San José el 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 San José el Alto to your route.

About San José el Alto

Querétaro-Ing. Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Ing. Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez) (IATA: QRO, ICAO: MMQT) was an international airport situated in Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico. It functioned as the primary airport for Querétaro, facilitating both domestic and international

Read more flights, in addition to supporting flight training, charter, cargo, and general aviation activities. The airport was named in honor of Fernando Espinosa Gutiérrez, a prominent engineer from Querétaro. It underwent dismantling in 2004, and the remaining facilities were subsequently donated to the Autonomous University of Querétaro, now operating as a university campus. The closest airport currently handling commercial flights is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport.

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Where is San José el Alto located?

San José el Alto is located in Querétaro, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.6534 latitude, -100.3822 longitude.

What is the population of San José el Alto?

San José el Alto has a population of approximately 14,094 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
14,094
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Querétaro
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.6534, -100.3822

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from San José el Alto

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

San Miguel de Allende

A beautifully preserved colonial town renowned for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene, and the iconic pink Parroquia church.

48 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San José el Alto.

Paseos del Pedregal

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 2,432

Ninguno [CERESO]

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,539

Sergio Villaseñor

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,238

La Pradera

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 6,619

El Salitre

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 4,408

El Pozo

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,220

Santiago de Querétaro

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,594,212

La Cañada

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 10,506

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