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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
North AmericaMexicoQuerétaro
San José de los Olvera
Querétaro, Mexico · North America
About San José de los Olvera
San José de los Olvera sits on the route: 10 minutes from La Negreta, 54km from Peña de Bernal.
San José de los Olvera is in Querétaro, Mexico, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Negreta, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near San José de los Olvera?
Within an hour or so of San José de los Olvera: San Miguel de Allende (53 km), Peña de Bernal (54 km).
Are there any good drives near San José de los Olvera?
The nearest famous roads are Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve.
Where is San José de los Olvera?
San José de los Olvera is in Querétaro, Mexico, about 5 km from La Negreta.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,406
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Querétaro
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates
- 20.5526, -100.4151
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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Worth the detour from San José de los Olvera
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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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