Picture Tour of Mercado La Cruz
Did you know that Mexico produces and supplies 45% of the world’s avocados? And did you know that Mexico grows 14 varieties of mangoes? One of the highlights of traveling around the world is visiting local markets. Now that we live in Queretaro, the Mercado La Cruz isn’t a tourist attraction for us. It truly is local! Mercado La Cruz was established over 35 years ago and has grown past its cement block walls spilling out of its doorways into the parking lot. Almost anything can be bought here; shoes, clothing, cell phone protectors and toys, but we love the produce and meats. Aisles are narrow and cramped, and vendors…
The Best Mexican Chocolate in Querétaro, Mexico
Chocolate was introduced to Europe in the 16th century, but the indigenous people of Mexico have been consuming chocolate for thousands of years. The Europeans went crazy for this natural caffeine source, and began experimenting with adding sugar, milk and cocoa butter to transform the drink into a solid form that could be eaten. While some may argue that the best chocolate derives from Belgium or other European countries, I prefer the chili spice kick in Mexican chocolate. The best place to indulge in Mexican chocolate is at La Fabrica de Chocolate. Located in the historic center of Querétaro, this adorable and kitschy little chocolate shop serves a variety of pastries and lunch…
Boutique Hotel La Casa de la Marquesa
The boutique hotel La Casa de la Marquesa is a landmark in Queretaro. It is one of the premium boutique hotels in the Colonial Highlands of Mexico, and it all began with a love story. You can ask any local and they will give you a slightly different version every time, but the foundation of the story is the same. A duke, the Marques, fell in love with a beautiful nun, and because of her cunning, Queretaro flourished in the face of despair. The Story It begins with a powerful Basque nobleman named Don Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana Perez de Inoriza y Chávarri, Marques de la Villa…
Food Truck Haven La Glotoneria
We went to the La Glotoneria the other day with our new American friends that we met at Honda (that story later). The Glotoneria is an enclosed area with a bar, playground, a few artist booths, live band and about a dozen food trucks. This is a great place to hangout with friends, family, and even dogs are welcome. We met our new friends, Donna and Lyn for some margaritas and food. We had a great time exchanging stories of moving to Mexico. They’ve been here 2 weeks, we’ve been here 6 weeks, and both of us had real estate and driving stories to share. The food trucks ranged…
Why Did We Choose Querétaro, Mexico?
With all the amazing towns in Mexico, why did we choose to live in Querétaro? Most people have never heard of Querétaro. Honestly, up until 2 years ago, we hadn’t heard of it either. Let’s look at what we wanted and what we didn’t want: We did not want 10 months of heat like Florida. We wanted a more temperate area. According to Mexican law, foreigners cannot own a house within 50 kilometers of the coastline or 100 kilometers of the border. You can buy a house, but the bank technically owns it. We didn’t want to be with all Americans. The purpose of moving to another country is to…
