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 A huge range of historical buildings will keep you busy for days in Zacatecas, as well as some great shops and a lively nightlife.
Cerro de la Bufa: This area is the city trademark. The hill is the site of Pancho Villa's battle against Victorian Huerta in 1914.
On this site is the Plaza de la Revolucion, which is paved with pink Zacatecan stone; the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Patrocinio, a chapel devoted to the patron of the city; and the Museo de la Toma Zacatecas, where nine rooms are filled with artifacts such as furniture, newspapers, guns, and clothing.
La Mina Eden: From 1586 until 1960 this mine supplied most of Zacatecas silver. It is now a tourist attraction where a guide will lead you down the mine.
Palacio de la Mala Noche: The Palace of the Bad Nights is one of two buildings declared a national monument. This 18th century colonial building was constructed from native pink stone.
Palacio de Gobierno: This 18th century mansion has a mural portraying Zacatecas's history painted by Antonio Pintor Rodriguez in 1970.
Pedro Coronel Museum: This museum, originally a Jesuit monastery, houses artist Pedro Coronal's work and his collection of art by Dali, Miro, Chagall, Picasso, and Braque. There is also art from India, Tibet, Africa, Greece, China, and Egypt.
Rafael Coronal Museum: In this museum you will find over 4,500 masks used in festivals all over Mexico.
Teleferico: This cable car is the only one in the world that crosses an entire city.
ShoppingThere are a few shops that carry decent silver jewelry and handicrafts.
Yohuatl carries a large selection of silver jewelry for women and men.
At La Cazzorra you can find collectable antiques, Huichol artwork, ceramics, as well as guide books about the city.
There is a small boutique in the Hotel Quinta Real as well as a few other shops.
Bars and NightclubsOne of the most popular and unique nightspots is El Malacate. This disco is located 1000 ft underground and is crowded and noisy. Reservations are recommended as this place gets packed.
At the Holiday Inn there is a nightclub that has live entertainment. Return to Top |
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