QUERÉTARO MEXICO TOUR | My Experience Walking through Santiago de Querétaro ALONE | Mexico

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WATCH NEXT: I Escaped Canada and Moved to Mexico kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXqzqmSDpcqggaM

[@beefwellington3180]

That sushi part with the other 2 Pokémon stores beside It got me good

[@aliciacovarrubias9264]

Excelente video! 👍🏼 Saludos desde Baja California!

[@TrailguidePictures]

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[@mariairmasotoordonez7293]

Todos son bienvenidos a mi hermoso Estado, Querétaro.

[@Chris-gk9fk]

Nice job! Great that you don't sugar coat an entire city with happiness. You cover the good and the bad. This is what I want to see as I am looking to move to Mexico or Western Europe / Mediterranean within 6 years when I reach age 65. I live in Phoenix, Arizona USA so our weather is very hot after growing up in Pacific NW Oregon. All these Mexican plateau cities have the 45-85 degree weather I am looking to retire. It won't be a Mexican coast line with tons of humidity and too much heat. Thank you for this honest interpretation.

[@TrailguidePictures]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and glad it was useful.

[@maryknea5366]

Dang...well done!

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Thank you. 😀

[@tombeckett4340]

I love history. Thanks 👍🙏🇨🇦

[@TrailguidePictures]

Me too! This place is overloading with history. It's incredible.

[@blasdelagarza5292]

Great video…love the boots on the ground walking around perspective. What a beautiful place!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thanks so much glad you enjoyed it.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

We’ve got an Ontarioan Rick Steves in our presence😃! Nice tour sir! Thank you!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Haha, I had to google him. 😅 Well, if only I was as good. Thank you

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@TrailguidePictures i was just texting my backpacking buddy about you. He’s gonna watch that latest vid tonight after work. He and his wife really like Spain.

[@acajudi100]

I live in the Corregidora area since 11-2-2021 from the USA. I am loving this city! Thank you. I do speak Spanish as a second language. It is safer and less expensive living here as a 79 years young retiree. I was 20 (1962), when I first came to Mexico, and fell in love with Acapulco, but earthquakes were the deal breaker for not retiring there, but I visited every year, and lived there as a second home.

[@TrailguidePictures]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@acajudi100]

@@TrailguidePictures I have friends, who have been coming to Mexico for decades, and do not speak Spanish, but they have plenty friends. The taxi drivers, maids, and vendors will help you meet people. Private tours are wonderful. The lust connections is an options. A nun asked for the aqueduct to be built, and promised to marry the man, but once built, she said she was married to Jesus. My tour guide Rueben Lima was excellent, and he speaks English also.

[@colettedescent2456]

Wow, what a truly beautiful city - the features you are showcasing are fascinating (the aqueduct!), rich (the history), visually appealing (the elegant river walkway path and manicured greenery) and surprising (Bike lanes! An Irish pub! Risqué sushi!). The music of your soundtrack is so perfect, vibrant and sunny, a real pleasure to watch your video and learn so much about Queretaro!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks again for the compliments 🙂 It's such a nice historic central area. Very charming.

[@nextchaptermexico3283]

Glad I found your channel. I’m planning to spend the summer somewhere between Guanajuato and Qto. I’ll do an initial scouting during March and then back June to September. The info is helpful.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Awesome, glad it's useful.

[@robertcamp6623]

Irish Pub was my favorite place

[@TrailguidePictures]

It's a good spot. The pricing is a bit high compared to some other places but it has a nice comfortable atmosphere. I might try a meal there at some stage.

[@acajudi100]

Thank you. Vicente Guerrero was the 2nd President of Mexico, and of African ancestry. His museum is in Cuahiniculapa, Guerreo, where the people are 99% African ancestry on the Costa Chica. Acapulco, Guerrero is the state named after him.

[@jenniewilliams1668]

I was very intrigued by the pottery way up on the 2nd floor - muy hermosa. I'd like to know more about the lives of artists in Queretaro since I'm a painter. If you find artists to film, I'm interested!!! Warm regards Jennie

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You and me both!

[@mlotschek01]

Love the cathedral, and such a beautiful day for a walk around the town. Cannot wait to see more!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thanks! There's more to come! Soon I'll be sharing some of the landscape outside of the city. Very cool stuff.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

How is it in the condition of the drought and water shortage? I would love to come there from Alberta....

[@TrailguidePictures]

It’s manageable here in QRO but different all over the country

[@carinagonzalezs.4477]

Thanks for the nice video about my City... you just remind me I should walk more often around it!!! There are many incredible places around here. As you mention too much to see. Actually, next to Convento de la Cruz it's a museum... a very interesting place since it holds a plant which spines have the shape of a cross. (That's where its name come from) and in that same "convento" Maximiliano de Hamburgo (first and only emperor in México was held prisioner before he was executed at "El Cerro de la Campana" Queretaro is soooo full of history, and with many places to go, one never gets enough of it. Hope you have enjoyed your visit.... what could I say I love my City!!!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Mucho gracias Carina, I have heard of the things you mention like the tree but haven't seen it yet. I agree, a lot of history here. Also very nice people.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

so St. Honore bakery is over there in hercules by the aqueduct. the 3rd best croissant in the city and tons of sweet desert cakes. perhaps the best rustic poppyseed bread. mirthala and amadeus both good. On st cruz square there is a row of restaurants, varsovia for pizza and fresh baked bread. to the left of the cruz church there are a lot of little shops, one of them sells popsicles ! If you dive NORTH 2 blocks from where you are its calle 5 with a lot of good eats there and thats the nicer road to run down into centro square. Breton the #2 croissant is on a walking street near where u are but pricey, maison gourmande (nice but need reservations to eat as its tiny but u can squeeze in for a coffee and desert without res sometimes) jardin azul, rey del kabob in the neato food court with many choices.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Awesome!! Thanks. You know that's one thing I can say with confidence. Queretaro has good bakeries. 😀

[@danielsundberg1977]

Love your change in direction in life, get out there and see it B4 the world is gone!!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Yes, well... impermanence is the one thing that's guaranteed isn't it. I personally want to make the most of this life. For everyone it's different. I feel blessed to be here and love the planet we have. I don't know how long I'll be able to do things like this, so want to make the most of it.

[@maxfella]

Thank you for sharing. Don't feel bad, most of the Anglos cannot learn or speak fluently a foreign language!!! lol

[@TrailguidePictures]

Hey everyone, if you'd like to see my favorite places in Centro Historico Queretaro then check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKuQeZWCaLGDbJY I continue a walking tour and show some of the best places to see here.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Which exact neighborhood in Queretaro are you walking in, and which one do you like the best?

[@TrailguidePictures]

Walking in Centro. My favorited are both Centro and Juriquilla

[@dovygoodguy1296]

@@TrailguidePictures Are there areas of Centro where retirees and snowbirds live in a quiet location and can access amenities without a car, walking around easily? Can they find first floor rentals or buildings with elevators? Or do they live elsewhere? Perhaps Jiriquilla or Alamos?

[@conniepleasantnails]

Say it like this … Ke re taro

[@TrailguidePictures]

Yeah, I think I got it now. Took a bit of practice.

[@conniepleasantnails]

@@TrailguidePictures It’s not easy learning a new language since you don’t “think” in that language. Pictured cards help with simple words, a lot like how children learn. 👍🏼

[@JorgeAFlores]

There's a ton of sushi places in Queretaro, all very different, only two or three close to be authentic (based on comments from my Japanese friends)

[@sandymcluckie3124]

Hi Jason, Enjoying your videos of the city. Looks like a very nice B &B you found in Centro. If you want some great sushi, try Furi on Bernard Quintana. Not too far from the aquaduct. It's not inexpensive, but for a treat, it's the best I've found here. Enjoy your stay! Cheers, Sandy😎

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Thank you. That's a great tip, I love sushi 🙏 I actually just had Japanese ramen up at Yamasan Ramen House and it was incredible, highly recommend it.

[@jonniebyford]

Franciscan monks from the Templo y exconvento de la Cruz travelled all over New Spain to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity, including into California and other states now located in N America. The Friar was killed by an unappreciative indigenous tribe in New Mexico in the late 17th Century. I know this because I've visited often, especially having lived 200 yards away in Calle Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera. Thanks for the video Jason. Learn some Spanish back home in Canada and revisit another time. It's different when you speak the lingo. EDIT: Aha! See you've made the move. Might see you around town sometime when I get a plane back. Then I'll show you some proper Mexican cantinas!

[@TrailguidePictures]

Interesting. Yeah, I started learning spanish back in Canada but I think as I mentioned in the video it just didn't stick. I think there's a difference between learning online and actually being immersed in a spanish culture where people speak faster than online instruction or apps. It's also a matter of the words or phrases coming at the right time. So many times I've struggled with a conversation and then minutes later thought, "ugh, you knew the words for that..." Still learning and working hard at it. It's great when I have breakthrough moments and can hold a small conversation in broken spanish for a few minutes. Much still to learn. I'm not a drinker but have been to one cantina, very cool environment. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@jonniebyford]

@@TrailguidePictures No bother. You're Canadian and I have yet to meet a Canadian with whom I didn't get on. Think we share a sense of humour too. I'm glad the Mexican Spanish is beginning to come to you. The difficulty for me was because I went to Spain in my thirties for three months and started to learn Castellano, which is so different. Even though I had forgotten a lot of it by the time I came to live in Mexico I think the damage had been done. Now I sound daft, I speak with the Spanish theta and a London accent using Mexican words. And Jason, it's so hard once you get into your forties or beyond to learn. We're just not equipped to, and the hardest thing is "hearing" the words. One of the first things I used to do was ask people to speak more slowly. And when people speak amongst themselves the worst thing I did was switch off, believing I'd never get it. Well mate, I don't want to put you off and I'll end on a positive note: it gets easier. It really does. And try to divide your time between Queretanos and extranjeros. I'm currently saving up as it's shockingly expensive to fly from Europe nowadays. I have to come back for the sake of my family. I wish you all the very best Jason.

[@Stone-Wolf-Outdoors]

Love this Brother your looking good I am on my own adventure as of now I am in palm desert CA hope I can get a couple good videos from here if not on to Arizona next I am sure I will get content there but loving what your doing very proud of your choice do live life and share it with us

[@TrailguidePictures]

Thanks! Sounds like a cool adventure of your own. We need to make the most of the time we've been giving, don't we.

[@christinafreeani2149]

Little tip for a Canadian learning to pronouncing R's in Spanish. Many people struggling when trying to focus on rolling their R's, but if you think about it more as a D (sort of) it can help. Ie, Try saying it aloud as "Quedetado" and you might find it comes out sounding a little more like it should. As in any language, it's not a blanket rule, but I find that it's a bit of a hack as opposed to saying "try to roll your R's".

[@TrailguidePictures]

Hey Christina, thanks for the tip. You know, I was one of those kids who couldn't pronounced "R's" growing up. Sounded like Almer Fudd. Even as an adult I often need to think about how to say words with multiple r's in them. Learning spanish is a new challenge but it's awesome. Of course.... I moved to a place with two R's to challenge my linguistic tongue 😂😅😂

[@chrisschell90]

Jason sorry to bug you in Mexico but I am looking for the campsite you used backpacking Bruce peninsula back in 2018. Its in Smokey Head/White Bluff PP. In your video you say you are about a third of the way there when you are at White Bluff. I can't find it on any map. Please let me know if you can.

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No worries. I'm trying to remember. It's been a few years now. Was that the rocky shoreline with the ice cracking on the bay?

[@chrisschell90]

​@@TrailguidePictures You have 2 videos. First was Lion's Head and I think you stayed at Mckay's Harbour. Second video is a succesful trip after you had to bail due to poor conditions the week prior. You are definitely in Smokey Head as you made it to White luff both weeks. Thanks so much for responding I hope I can jog your memory!!

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@@chrisschell90 I just watched a bit to remember. If I'm right one was Mckays Harbour (as you suggested). The second site I'm not sure if it was on a map and I don't have any maps here with me. I believe I hiked in north of Lionshead to the White Bluff and followed the trail. There may have been a side trail that lead to the bay, maybe the side trail to rock beach? I don't think it was on a map. I vaguely remember it being just inside the tree line. I wish I could be more help and wish I could remember. It was a nice little spot. I wouldn't recommend heading out there with more information. It's a tough go and with winter, I'd consider it relatively dangerous. There are a lot of crevasses, steep and slippery sections that a person could really get in trouble on. Especially if going solo.

[@chrisschell90]

@@TrailguidePictures Thanks so much for replying. I have 1 map with the rock beach side trail. I hear you about the trail im going to wait til April but doing my research now.

[@felixj6297]

That is a pretty long run, I've been in Queretaro, walked all over the place so I can tell, that cold beer was well deserved, Greetings from Montréal Canada, I'll be back in Queretaro next week, I really appreciate your honest review, I agree with you on the sugar coating videos bloggers, I'm an old backpacker and I like to keep it simple simple and real.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Yeah, you know, I kinda' get it too. When you're in somewhere for the first time there is a level of excitement that clouds our constructive view of the place (unless the place is a complete dump of course). The thing is, I remember watching a video with a guy walking around looking for garbage on the ground. He couldn't find any and said how clean QRO is. Well, of course you can find garbage on the streets here, but Queretaro is still a very clean city compared to many around the world.

[@kathleenjones8466]

Fascinating-I live near where you started. And the temple is about 22 minutes from where I live. I have never seen the Aqueduct (embarrassing, I have lived here six months). I often walk the river route with my dog-you forgot to mention that it is pretty much a sewer. You must have made a loop and walked a couple of hours?

[@TrailguidePictures]

😂 river - sewer... yeah, I'm sure there's probably some brown trout in there. I didn't time the walk but you're probably right. Plus all the camera stuff takes time. The aquaduct is pretty cool to see and the view from the hill is definitely worth checking out.

[@kathleenjones8466]

@@TrailguidePictures I definitely plan to check it out-I have already plotted my route to the Temple. It turns out the Aqueduct is not too far past where I take my dog to the vet/ groomer. I just need to push my boundaries-thanks for the video

[@billblecher9215]

Did you finish your wagon

[@TrailguidePictures]

It's gone forever my friend.

[@jbehzad]

Great video as always . You might already talked about it in the other 2 post ,but as a Canadian did you feel safe when you were walking on that city ? Day and night . Many thanks

[@TrailguidePictures]

Yes I did. I've been out walking every day and 99% of the time feel perfectly safe. I think there are areas in any large city that would be less safe but I feel good here. I've been out at least a dozen times at night and walked around and I would say the exact same. Probably would avoid certain darker corners but it feels safe to me.

[@OldBlindDougArtist]

You need a hat Jason, way to hot without one. Stay safe my friend.

[@TrailguidePictures]

Yes, a hat is good advice. I did bring my Akubra for when out on the land but I should probably look for a cap for city walks.

[@franciscogil6798]

That car backing down one entire block was kind of spooky

[@TrailguidePictures]

Kinda' weird, yeah.

[@judithgrace9850]

Love your channel. 😘 Please move to a safer and less expensive country, if you are on a pension, and can work online from anywhere. I did at 79 We need to provide studio apartments for the homeless.,$75K for all Americans 18 and up. Much respect from Chicago. And retired in Querétaro México. Send all criminals to war zones with play guns. Sterilization from birth.

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Thank you

[@paullb2440]

Que chistoso encontraste un restaurante de sushi abajo de una tienda de juguetes sexuales jaja

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Pensé que te gustaría eso

[@mariagallo2607]

So many 5 g cell towers Terrible

[@07decker]

you say "yeah" far too much, like most youtubers to be honest Just constructive criticism

[@Andrew-zq8fm]

Pink cheese green ghost

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