TOURIST PLACES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO - THE BACKPACKING

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Friday, November 7, 2014

TOURIST PLACES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO

Zacatecas is located in the central part of Mexico and the state capital of the same name. The beautiful colonial houses and buildings of pink stone, like streets and winding alleys, invite us to walk it in the middle of the provincial tranquility.

It is ranked as one the best preserved colonial cities, and Historical Center seems to
be a great work of art by the care and detail of his novohispana architecture.

It is a travel destination in couple or family. Tourist attractions and city services are numerous and of high quality, as the majestic hotels located in colonial buildings.

Here are some attractions you can not miss in Zacatecas.
Zacatecas Cathedral - Photo by Ricardo Avila
Photo by Ricardo Avila
• Cathedral of Zacatecas

Most impressive is the cathedral façade that boasts of its carved art where a remembrance of Christianity is the representation of the twelve apostles.

The cathedral is dedicated to the patron saint Our Lady of Zacatecas, whose image is venerated inside. The remains of the martyr San Mateo Correa Zacatecas are also sheltered here.

Location: Av. Hidalgo s / n

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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• Mina El Eden

Zacatecas has a mining history known for its silverwork. The silver rush was captured in the El Eden mine. Through an exciting ride on a small train, meet this mining center located in the Cerro del Grillo.

An experience you can not miss is to visit La Mina Club. It is one of the most unique in the world because of its location in the bowels of the mine itself nightclubs.

Location: Tunnel Hope, street Dovalí Jaime s / n

Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Mina Club Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Zacatecas Cable Car - Photo by Ricardo Avila
Photo by Ricardo Avila
• Cable car ride

The cable car ride is a unique opportunity to fully admire the architectural beauty of Zacatecas. It covers a distance of seven minutes at a height of 85 meters and connects the hills of Grillo and Kufa, the latter is one of the most important historical sites in the city that are worth visiting.

Location: The Hill of Kufa

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Rafael Coronel museum Mask - Photo by A1ngel2 / Creative Commons
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• Museo Rafael Coronel

This museum is located within the Convent of San Francisco. In the collection you will find the world's largest Mexican masks, which includes about 10,000 pieces from every region of the country. Works of artists such as Diego Rivera and relevant pre-Hispanic objects are also discussed.

Location: San Francisco alley s / n, Centro Historico.

Hours: Thursday to Tuesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Calderon Theater - Photo by Ricardo Avila
Photo by Ricardo Avila
• Teatro Calderón

This building is one of the finest examples of architecture in the nineteenth century Zacatecas. Its name honors the playwright Fernando Calderon. You can attend various arts events that will bring you to the Zacatecas culture.

Location: 501 Av Hidalgo.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:30 to 8:00 pm
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• Mercado González Ortega

Do your shopping in this market conditioned mall, will transport you back in time to the era of Porfirian aristocracy. Your inner Francophile and elegance of their windows showcasing endless zacatecanos products, make it a very special place.

Location: next to the cathedral

Hours: open
Hidalgo Street - Photo by Ricardo Avila
Photo by Ricardo Avila
• Hidalgo Avenue

It is one of the important roads of the city and also one of the most attractive for its varied colonial buildings and small squares. Walking along this avenue is an experience to remember. For something is considered one of the most beautiful in Mexico.

Hours: open
callejonadas - Photo by Jflo23 / Creative Commons
Photo by Jflo23 / Creative Commons
• Zacatecas Callejonadas

To enroll yourself in traditional "adventures" or "callejonadas" you will have a full of music, dancing and fun time. They are nocturnal tours bands performing popular music in the downtown streets where everybody is invited to dance to the beat of drums and trumpets. A burrito accompanies the evening carrying mezcal, drink typical of the region, which is offered in small jars of clay to participants.

Location: Historic Center

Hours: from 7:00 pm