Zacatecas, Mexico

Zacatecas, once a major silver mining town, was at one time the cultural center of the entire Southwest. As a result there are some incredible tourist attractions here in a town that is not a major tourist destination and is seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

Guided tours are available at Mina El Eden where you go into the mine shafts in a mining cart. There is even a nightclub in the mines, open only late at night. Another major attraction is the teleferico (cable car) which runs across the city to the Cerro de la Bufa - a historic hill overlooking the city. There is a church up there, and a museum and several statues commemorating the revolution.

The museums are not to be missed. The Pedro Coronel Museum has some works of art from Europe including a Picasso and a Miro. It houses rooms for African art, Tibetian Budhas and even a mummy. What a surpise to see a mummy in such an isolated area! Pedro Coronel was a silver baron who spent many years living in Europe collecting art which he later donated to the city for this museum.

Museo Rafael Coronel is housed in a picturesque old monastery and has over 3,000 masks and puppets. In addition to this there are 2 modern art museums - one has a section of large paintings that are about 18 feet tall.

The old colonial part of town was build it a valley and as the town grew it expanded into another valley. This left the old part intact and when you walk around you feel like you are in Europe. Due to it's remote location, there is not alot of traffic or pollution. As you wander around you will find many noteworthy historical landmarks. The cathedral is exceptional. It is in pink sandstone and is a fine example of churrigueresque architecture.

The Hotel Quinta Real was built around an old bullring and is worth a visit even if you are not staying there. Restaruant La Garufa has an Argentinean grill where you order your dinner by the kilo - great place for meateaters!

...........FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.............

August, 2010

End of August Las Morismas de Bracho - Cultural Zacatecas, Zacatecas Recreating a battle between Moors and Christians (but really representing indigenous and European conflict), this mock battle has been held annually for the last 300 years.

October, 2010

Mid October Muestra Nacional de Teatro - Cultural Jerez, Zacatecas More than two dozen productions of theater from throughout Mexico are presented http://tramoyam1.blogspot.com/2008/09/vii-muestra-nacional-de-teatro-de-calle.html

Zacatecas Real Estate   ♦   Zacatecas Rentals   ♦   Zacatecas Hotels

House for Sale - Real Estate   Jerez, Zacatecas 714-533-2477 More Info

Santa Rita   Hotel Av. Hidalgo 507-A, Centro Historico, Zacatecas, Zacatecas 800/728-9098 More Info

Restaurant Condimento   Restaurant Av. Hidalgo No. 703, Zacatecas, Zacatecas More Info

Land for sale in Zacatecas   Property for Sale Zacatecas, Zacatecas More Info

Land for Sale   Property for Sale Zacatecas, Zacatecas 602-820-8348 More Info

Museo Rafael Colonel   Zacatecas, Zacatecas More Info

Maria Lopez   zacatecas, Zacatecas 951-858-5272 More Info

Las Morismas de Bracho  End of August Zacatecas, Zacatecas More Info

Muestra Nacional de Teatro  Mid October Jerez, Zacatecas More Info

Put your listing here

Zacatecas real estate, rentals, hotels, restaurants, weather, map, and travel guides.