Bernal
La Pena de Bernal, Queretaro. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
A Pueblo Mágico dominated by the Peña de Bernal, a 433-meter porphyry monolith ranked among the world's largest. Climbing to its chapel viewpoint is the classic excursion, and the town below is known for gorditas, esquites, and a lively weekend scene. The rock glows amber at sunset.