Strolling through Santiago de Queretaro on a calm and hot afternoon, the eventual desire to cool off becomes an inevitable and the body starts seeking a place to avoid the scorching rays of the sun. Generally the options for this escape are restaurants, churches or parks. There is one notable option that would not be as evident, and it is a bookstore. El Tragaluz is a paradise of books. Old books, art journals from 70s and magazines. From Europe to South America, the selections are vast. Walking through the bookstore feels like a maze, carefully treading to avoid knocking over one of the book filled towers. It's truly an adventure and the nice gentleman working here appears to be a very passionate collector. The bookstore has a certain feeling of originality to it and an otherworldly feel. It's a special place. It's chaos adds to the curiosity to lift up a stack of books and dig out something undiscovered. As is much of Santiago de Queretaro, it is an undiscovered and beautiful place to satisfy the most curious appetites for books. read more

El Tragaluz - Gets a bit tight while browsing - Bookstores Near Me - Santiago de Querétaro, QUE