La Pena de Bernal
La Pena de Bernal
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  • Julian 89
    Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
    Big stone, big experience
    Lovely place in all sense, I was travel with my family and it's incredible how the nature can it be, we spent a couple of days rent Airbnb so that was practical, for me the experience an the favor of local drink "Pulque" was. Unexpected I didn't like the taste but maybe because I don't use to it. The only thing i recommend it's no trust in the people who tries to learn your future, most of the time it's fake. I come back sure hehe
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 March 2023
  • AMB&JAS
    748 contributions
    We conquered La Peña!
    We conquered La Peña on August 8, 2023! It took us two hours from the ticket booth at the entrance, up to the top, and back to the entrance. My wife and I are fit Boomers but we ate breakfast before we set out, took plenty of breaks going up and down, brought water & snacks, and I wore a hat. We started the climb at 9:00am and it was already getting warm. We took a mototaxi from our Airbnb to the entrance of La Peña, to save energy, and we took a mototaxi back after we were done, because we were tired. It is possible to walk from town to La Peña and if it was cooler we might have. There are paid public restrooms at the entrance but you need coins. There were no attendants when we arrived but there was toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and the restrooms were clean. Admission to La Peña was $30 pesos per person. Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. My wife wore boots but I wore walking shoes. Step carefully. Wear comfortable clothes. It's a fabulous experience. After we were done I was hungry so while we waited for our mototaxi to arrive we devoured a pan de queso from the bakery at the end of the driveway to the parking lot, Abril. Delish.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 August 2023
  • David R
    Marysville, Washington113 contributions
    Lots of walking to see the 3rd largest monolith in the world up close
    We did not have time to actually climb this monolith, but it was fun walking through the city on our way to the base. Very nice, colorful town, and lots of uphill walking just to get to the base. But seeing this old town up close was rewarding, itself, from the busy park, to the quiet back streets, and colorful buildings.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 November 2023
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David R
Marysville, WA113 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We did not have time to actually climb this monolith, but it was fun walking through the city on our way to the base. Very nice, colorful town, and lots of uphill walking just to get to the base. But seeing this old town up close was rewarding, itself, from the busy park, to the quiet back streets, and colorful buildings.
Written 12 November 2023
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gilbert m
Buda, TX9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Small town-not much to see or do.Mostly a shopping and dining destination.Would not visit again anytime in the near future.
Written 19 October 2023
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AMB&JAS
Alexandria, Virginia748 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We conquered La Peña on August 8, 2023! It took us two hours from the ticket booth at the entrance, up to the top, and back to the entrance. My wife and I are fit Boomers but we ate breakfast before we set out, took plenty of breaks going up and down, brought water & snacks, and I wore a hat. We started the climb at 9:00am and it was already getting warm.

We took a mototaxi from our Airbnb to the entrance of La Peña, to save energy, and we took a mototaxi back after we were done, because we were tired. It is possible to walk from town to La Peña and if it was cooler we might have. There are paid public restrooms at the entrance but you need coins. There were no attendants when we arrived but there was toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and the restrooms were clean. Admission to La Peña was $30 pesos per person. Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes. My wife wore boots but I wore walking shoes. Step carefully. Wear comfortable clothes. It's a fabulous experience.

After we were done I was hungry so while we waited for our mototaxi to arrive we devoured a pan de queso from the bakery at the end of the driveway to the parking lot, Abril. Delish.
Written 24 August 2023
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Jean Pierre P
Eastman, Canada80 contributions
Dec 2022
Can be reach by foot from town. I went by moto taxi and came back by foot. Great views and you have a special experience at the top.
Written 25 March 2023
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Julian 89
Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Lovely place in all sense, I was travel with my family and it's incredible how the nature can it be, we spent a couple of days rent Airbnb so that was practical, for me the experience an the favor of local drink "Pulque" was. Unexpected I didn't like the taste but maybe because I don't use to it.

The only thing i recommend it's no trust in the people who tries to learn your future, most of the time it's fake.

I come back sure hehe
Written 3 March 2023
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Francisco N
Queretaro City, Mexico24 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
A small town with excess of people, without efficient roads, many dirt gaps, very dirty without enough services for tourists. Very bad experience.
Written 6 February 2023
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Maria Guadalupe M
1 contribution
Jan 2022
It is a very quiet place and it is very nice to walk through its colorful streets, the food is very good and you can find more traditional restaurants; They offer a very pleasant atmosphere, although it is a place with uneven ground, you can enjoy the view and especially if you are an adventurer, do not hesitate to climb the rock, it is a unique experience to see Bernal from the heights.
Written 6 September 2022
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retired and traveling
156 contributions
Sep 2022
We are happy to have gone to Bernal and hiked part way up. The day was mostly cloudy so it was a pleasant temperature. It is a beautiful place and worth the effort to get here. The town is nice also.
Written 6 September 2022
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Garrido H
8 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
It is a very beautiful city, the people are very friendly, it has very good gastronomy and besides all its tourist attractions, it is one of the cities where all the people are respected, its central lameda is very cool and also the arches, which are the attraction of This place is a very good option to live with the family and enjoy its climate, which is very nice.
Written 13 June 2022
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PattyPeralta
8 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Bernal is a big place and a cozy space, it has very colorful cobbled streets, architectural and artistic buildings.
There is an incredible monolith, its climate is ideal to enjoy with friends or family. Bernal has multiple charms that you can explore with the help of the guides.
PEÑA DE BERNAL IS A BEAUTIFUL MAGICAL TOWN!!
Written 9 June 2022
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