Directions to Mirador El Caracol
An expansive view over the whole town. It’s possible to walk along a very narrow, slippery, and treacherous dirt path, but going by car is highly recommended.
An expansive view over the whole town.
It’s possible to walk along a very narrow, slippery, and treacherous dirt path, but going by car is highly recommended.
Your trip
Mirador El Caracol
Directions
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Getting there
- On foot: about 24 min from the Jardín.
- From the Jardín: take Ruta 8 or 9 at San Francisco y Murillo and get off at Salida Real a Querétaro y Callejón Valle del Maíz (9 min walk).
- From the Jardín: take Ruta 2 at Calzada de la Luz y Francisco González Bocanegra and get off at Libramiento José Manuel Zavala y Callejón de Astilleros (7 min walk).
- Buses that stop nearby: Rutas 2 and 3 at Libramiento José Manuel Zavala y Callejón de Astilleros (7 min walk); Rutas 8 and 9 at Salida Real a Querétaro y Callejón Valle del Maíz (9 min walk).
How to ride the bus
Full guide ›- Check the route number on the front, or ask the driver.
- Wave it down. Buses also stop between stops.
- Board at the front and pay 10 MXN cash.
- Say "Baja!" a block before your stop.
- Get off at the back.
- Buses run about 6 AM to 9 PM.
- Find your busMany buses show a route number on the front, some have it on the side, and some don't display a number at all. When in doubt, just ask the driver.
- Where to catch itThis site documents many bus stops but not all of them. Sometimes buses can be flagged down between stops.
- Flag it downAs the bus nears, raise your hand so the driver knows to stop for you.
- Get on at the frontBoard at the front door. Buses can be crowded, so step toward the back to make room.
- Pay the driverIt's 10 MXN, cash only. Pay as you board. Bring coins or small bills.
- Signal your stopA block before, call out "Baja!" or press the buzzer if there is one.
- Get off at the rearStep off at the back door when there is one, or the front if not.
- Hours & frequencyMost routes run about 6 AM–9 PM, roughly every 10 minutes on main lines. Expect longer waits early, late, and on Sundays and holidays.
- Good to knowKeep small change ready and belongings close. Knowing your destination's cross-streets or a nearby landmark helps the driver.