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Del Chorro Park

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Built on a steep hill that’s equal parts scenic and a serious workout as you climb the steps up and down. The springs here played a major role in the development, and eventual relocation, of the settlement that became San Miguel. more →

Built on a steep hill that’s equal parts scenic and a serious workout as you climb the steps up and down. The springs here played a major role in the development, and eventual relocation, of the settlement that became San Miguel.

Winding through the park is the Paseo del Chorro, San Miguel’s answer to San Francisco’s famous Lombard Street. Included along it are the historic Lavaderos, the public basins where women once washed clothes communally.

At the top of the park you’ll find the Casa de la Cultura El Chorro cultural center and the Fuente de Itzquinapan.

El Chorro park sits just above Benito Juárez Park, and if you keep climbing the stairs above it you’ll reach El Mirador.

Your trip

Del Chorro Park

Directions

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Getting there

  • On foot: about 8 min from the Jardín.
  • Buses that stop nearby: Rutas 8 and 9 at Salida Real a Querétaro (8 min walk); Ruta 4 at La Ancha & C. Nemesio Diez (10 min walk); Ruta 6 at C. Zacateros (10 min walk).

How to ride the bus

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  • 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.