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Zacatecas
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Zacatecas is a colonial jewel that is located between Cerro de la Bufa and Cerro del Grillo. This beautiful city built on the basis of pink quarry, where important convents, churches and viceregal mansions were erected dating from the 17th to the 18th centuries, has a large mining industry, which has been the most emblematic activity of this region for years.

Today, several historical pieces, paintings and objects are kept in important museums and art galleries. The alleys contain stories and chronicles that revive the legends among tourists who meet daily to enjoy fiery nights of “Andanzas“, also known as “Tamborazos Zacatecanos“, which are part of the famous “Callejoneadas“. Crossing the city by cable car and discovering the beauty of this colonial city from the heights, is an unforgettable experience that nobody should miss during their vacations.

Zacatecas is recognized for rolling mills, being one of the main economic activities in the region. Thanks to the extraction of silver there has been an accelerated growth of other activities such as agriculture, livestock and trade. Due to its delicate conservation, the impeccable cleanliness perceptible in every corner, its architectural richness in the historic center and the exhaustive care of temples and monuments, it was listed as a World Heritage Site since 1993.

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Tourist Attractions in ZACATECAS

Fresnillo
Interesting Sites

Fresnillo

It is the second largest city in Zacatecas and was founded by Francisco Ibarra in 1554. Throughout much of its history, the city’s fate has followed the boom and bust of the mines and you can see it in the streets and in the colonial-era buildings. Today, Fresnillo continues to stand as one of the world’s largest producers of silver. This city has been the birthplace of great artists and prominent politicians and offers several attractions including squares, monuments, gardens, museums and mines.… Read More

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Archaeological sites in Zacatecas
Archaeological Sites

Archaeological Sites in Zacatecas

The archaeological zones of Zacatecas are also an option to receive the spring equinox. La Quemada, for example, is the most important settlement in north-central Mexico and has a large colonnaded hall with a plaza, a court for the ball game, and a pyramidal base called the Votive Pyramid. While the Cerro del Teúl is an important Mesoamerican archaeological zone that is characterized by being one of the first industrial areas of the continent, since copper and ceramic crafts were made in it.… Read More

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Magic Towns in Zacatecas
Magical Towns

Magical Towns in Zacatecas

The charm of Zacatecas overflows to the north and south in its Magical Towns, the streets marvel at temples, gardens, markets, museums and even pantheons located next to the most unexpected corners. Musical traditions brighten squares and restaurants. Each town delights the palate with its own varied flavors; with its artisan beers and award-winning mezcals. Wealth is also expressed with delicacy and an astonishing level of detail through the hands of its artisans. The enjoyment grows in the landscapes thanks to the warmth and hospitality of the inhabitants. The spell produced by these places lasts more than a day, with their respective illuminated nights.… Read More

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Ecotourism and Adventure in Zacatecas
Ecotourism and Adventure

Ecotourism and Adventure in Zacatecas

Zacatecas offers a great variety of natural wonders, starting with its sky, famous for being clear most of the time. The land here is a deep red, because of the iron minerals, and the sky is an endless blue. This fertile land is good for agriculture and livestock as well and its wonderful rock formations, canyons, mines and other natural beauties offer a wide variety of options for the whole family.… Read More

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Gastronomy of Zacatecas
Gastronomy

Gastronomy of Zacatecas

Zacatecan cuisine is the product of multiple inventions, influences and exchanges, inheritance and remembrance of the indigenous and Spanish presence in the territory of the state. In pre-Hispanic times, the Chichimeca tribes took advantage of what the semi-desert soil offered for their food: nopales, tunas, magueys, biznagas, dates, roots; wild animals such as hares, rabbits, squirrels, wild boars, snakes, deer, and insects. Some of these supplies were prepared in order to be conserved for a long time, anticipating periods of famine.… Read More

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Zacatecas City
Capital City

Zacatecas City

Founded in 1546, the city combines romance, history, culture, nature and mining in a unique way. With a mix of curves and straight lines, the city center architecture is certainly distinctive. Due to its extensive cultural background, Zacatecas is the home to many museums with incredible historic value. The works in silver and quarry, as well as the Huichol embroidery, reflect an appreciation and passion for art. The city offer a number of attractions as the world’s only nightclub inside a mine, streets and alleys boasting its own legends, and a widely recognized hill, Cerro de la Bufa, offering many options from a museum to a zip line.… Read More

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Unforgettable Experiences in ZACATECAS

It has a privileged location in north-central Mexico, connected both by land and by air with important cities in Mexico and the United States. Since its establishment as a mining camp in the 16th century, Zacatecas has long been valued for its rich deposits of silver and other minerals, in fact it still ranks number one in silver production in the country.

El Cerro de la Bufa
El Cerro de la Bufa

It is a place full of history and is notable for its harmonious design and Baroque profusion of its façades, where decorative elements have been magnificently carved in pink stone.

Zacatecas is a magic land of legends, where you can be amazed by a fantastic selection of museums or you can appreciate some of this land’s most rugged and stunning natural scenery, everything under intensely blue skies.

This destination offers rich cultural heritage, architectural wonders, unforgettable adventure experiences, wide array of activities, festivals, romance, food and much more…

El Cerro de la Bufa, history and adventure

The views from the top are superb and there are a number of other attractions: an interesting group of monuments, a mausoleum, a chapel, an observatory, and a museum. It is also the site of a zip-line, and a teleférco (cable car). You can take a ride aboard the 30-30 panoramic train, or ride an ATV up the hill.

Become a Silversmith for the Day

In the Silversmith Center of Zacatecas you can understand the mechanics of how jewelry is made, and if you want, you can create a beautiful piece with your own hands.

Ancient Site for Stargazing

Access to the magical site of La Quemada at sunset. With no light pollution you can just laid down in the grass and admire an ocean of stars; telescopes are also available to visitors to provide an even more memorable stargazing. A good way to end up this experience is enjoying the delicious flavors available only in that region!

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Callejoneada Zacatecana (alleyway parties)

They start in the main square and winds its way around the narrow streets and alleys of the city, until the party reaches La Alameda. All along the way there is cheerful music of the “Tambora” (consists of winds and percussion sounds) and a donkey laden with mezcal, so the entire crowd drinks this beverage in little jars called “jarritos”.

Learn more about the Mexican Revolution

Travel through time and become part of the General Villa ́s troop and learn about the battle of Toma de Zacatecas in 1914, through augmented reality and interactive multimedia. In addition, enjoy a tasting of mezcal, sweets and selection of local cheeses.

“El Edén” Mine

From Earth to Sky (El Edén Mine)

The tour offers a visit to the legendary El Edén mine, where visitors can admire striking rock formations, mineral colors, and underground machinery, as well as the Museum of Rocks and Minerals, the largest of its kind in Latin America. In the way down from Cerro del Grillo take an exhilarating ride straight over the heart of the city in a modern cable car.

A nightclub in a Mine

To get to the bar, you’ll have to take a four-minute train ride through a 600-foot-long underpass, the rattling train ride fulfills its promise of “another level” experience. At the disco, you’ll be surprised by its acoustics and the pulsating lights of the carved dome.

Calderon Theater, tragedy, mystery and history

Stories based on real life historical events like the theater fire, the yellow fever outbreak, and some of the battles that took place in Zacatecas are played by phantasmagoric characters.

Legends and more legends

Visit the gardens and old squares in a night tour while drinking mezcal and sample some typical sweets. Discover the famous buildings and landmarks that harbor mysteries, including a house where actors recreate stories of love, tragedy and terror.

There is another option to learn about the legends in Zacatecas. You may join “el Diablito de Zacatecas” (the devil) an archetypal figure who shares spine- chilling stories as he interacts with the tour participants along the way.

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Explore the San Bernabé Mine

This off-road ATV adventure offers intrepid travelers a ride through the dusty trails with nopal cactus, capricious rock formations, ponds and a dam. Then you can dig into one of the first major vein of silver in Zacatecas; access the mine though a tunnel of almost 330 feet-long and learn about the history of mining in the region.

Historic Center of Zacatecas
Historic Center of Zacatecas

Enjoy the Historic Centre of Zacatecas

Be dazzled by beautiful Colonial Architecture, alleys with numerous legends, bars and restaurants full of tradition and much more…There are biking tours and Trolley Sightseeing (including night tours), or you can walk on your own and explore the most beautiful corners of the Centre of Zacatecas.

Are you a beer lover?

You can visit Cervecera Modelo, the world’s second largest’ brewery, producing as many as 18.7 million beers a day and distributed in 180 countries. Here you will enjoy the unmistakable aroma of the brewing process, the atmospheric enhancement of gleaming steel tanks, and of course the beer tasting.

If you love drinking wine…

Whether by bike train or on foot, Vinícola Campo Real wine tours are an authentic wine country experience. Discover its unique production process and visit the Museo de la Barrica (Barrel Museum) with a unique display of barrels painted by famous Zacatecan artists. A great place to visit, especially at sunset, for a wine tasting experience you will never forget.

ATV is the best way to explore Mural City

Travel around a popular neighborhood with 30 colorful murals created by 40 urban artists of all ages and various countries. Along the tour you may stop at a local pulquería to try Mexico’s oldest alcoholic beverage (Pulque, a milky-viscous beverage based on the fermented sap of the maguey plant) and some regional specialties.

Converted bullring, now luxury hotel

One of the most singular hotels in the world, built into the grandstand of San Pedro’s beautifully restored 19th century bullring. Ingeniously preserving the character and beauty of the original structure. Learn about the legend of a passionate love story and why it is considered one of the most romantic places in town.

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Weddings and Romance in ZACATECAS

Weddings in Zacatecas
Weddings in Zacatecas

It is impossible to visit Zacatecas without falling in love with it; to begin with its incredibly blue sky, its spectacular sunsets, its alleys, its narrow streets that invite you to walk along them hand in hand, or its magnificent venues that are ideal settings for celebrations such as weddings, or a romantic escape, an anniversary, marriage proposal or simply a romantic dinner.

Imagine an absolutely gorgeous Baroque church and a historic site for you to celebrate your incredible wedding; or a romantic dinner surrounded by nature and rock formations in San Bernabé; or to stroll through the exotic gardens of the Magic Town of Jerez… Zacatecas has everything you need to make all your dreams come true.

Just 20 km west from the Magical Town of Guadalupe is a magnificent vineyard, the perfect setting for your unforgettable celebration. Take advantage of the city’s silver tradition to have your wedding rings made in the famous Centro Platero.

You can make your wedding proposal aboard the spectacular cable car flying over the city or 300 m underground in a mine.

Zacatecas has a special treat for those outsiders who tie the knot here; you get a “Callejoneada” for free. In this lively tour though the streets and alleyways, the happy couple and their entourage are joined by a band of musicians playing the “Tamborazo”, a traditional music while the donkey carries jugs of mezcal, What more should I ask for!

In 2018, the Ministry of Tourism awarded Vinícola Campo Real the prize for the best place or space to celebrate weddings in Mexico.

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Feast and Festivals in ZACATECAS

Zacatecas offers a whole range of festivals throughout the year. There are great events such as the Zacatecas Cultural Festival (Holy Week and Easter), the International Folklore Festival (July), Morismas de Bracho (August), the National Fair of Zacatecas (September) or the Street Theater Festival (October), among others.

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MICE in Zacatecas

Zacatecas is a great choice to achieve an exceptional outcome with any type of event. It is well connected to major cities in Mexico and the United States, and whether you crave adventure, culture or relaxation, this destination offer the best for the three options. There are luxury and convenient accommodations and an attractive venue, Palacio de Convenciones, with adequate space and facilities.

Palacio de Convenciones
Palacio de Convenciones
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