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Friday, July 31, 2015

FRESNILLO ZACATECAS, MEXICO

July 31, 2015
FRESNILLO ZACATECAS, MEXICO
This beautiful corner of the state of Zacatecas is ideal known and enjoyed in two days. Take note of our recommendations and "capture" the essence of this destination mining with remarkable colonial flavor.
Located in the state of Zacatecas, Fresnillo offers visitors a wealth of attractions and sites to make your stay a pleasant experience. It is just 63 km northwest of Zacatecas capital and its foundation in 1554, according to

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

TEUL DE GONZALEZ ORTEGA, ZACATECAS MEXICO

November 25, 2014
TEUL DE GONZALEZ ORTEGA, ZACATECAS MEXICO
Teúl (teotl) God is also an adjective that qualifies chichimecas as sacred, revered, respected (tetl) "Great round stone" as others.
"De Ortega", because from 1800 comes to an uncle of Gen. Teúl. J. Jesus Gonzalez Ortega which, given her teaching skills, she founded a school. Without specifying a date, but most likely at the age of five years, also comes to live at Teúl baby Jesus Gonzalez Ortega; After his

Monday, November 24, 2014

NOCHISTLAN "MAGICAL TOWN"

November 24, 2014
NOCHISTLAN "MAGICAL TOWN"
None like this one to bring together the staff of the five tourist strongholds surrounding the state of Zacatecas. And it is by no means its beauty and historical importance could be indifferent, or left out of this just recognition Pueblo Magico. With this appointment, in November 2012, its level gets Nochistlán and historical importance of old. This town, whose name can be understood as "place of tunas" or "place of grana", is located south of the state, at a distance of 220 km. state capital (2 ½ hrs.).

It is known as the official name of Nochistlán, in honor of Colonel Jesus Mejia, who was an advocate of the square in the French invasion, and during pre-Hispanic times was inhabited by

Sunday, November 23, 2014

ARCHITECTURE OF MONUMENTAL SOMBRERETE, ZACATECAS

November 23, 2014
ARCHITECTURE OF MONUMENTAL SOMBRERETE, ZACATECAS
A little over 170 miles north of Zacatecas capital one of the most outstanding colonial towns in northern Mexico, declared from February 2012 is located "Magic Town" in Mexico and the third in the list of the state of Zacatecas.

This town takes its name from the nearby and dominant hill "Sombreretillo, the way it has in tricorn hat at the time, was founded in 1555 by Juan de Tolosa and initially was named Villa de Llerena San Juan Bautista Royal Mines and

Saturday, November 22, 2014

JEREZ MAGIC TOWN

November 22, 2014
JEREZ MAGIC TOWN
This peaceful town where the provincial atmosphere is savored, is known as the birthplace of the poet Ramón López Velarde, and became the first "Magic Town" of Zacatecas. With this status, since 2007 Jerez is promoted as a national and international tourist destination.

It is said that the name comes from Jerez an Arabic word meaning "place where pastures abound," and that its founders were Extremadura Andalusia, but the truth is that his historical documentation review that his foundation is held in the second half the sixteenth century.

Its location in a fertile agricultural valley is framed by the natural beauty of the Sierra de Thistles, and has interesting attractions, it is possible to visit them feel and sense the air of Mexican province.

Among the sites to be visited in Jerez is the Kiosk of the main square, the

Friday, November 21, 2014

MAGIC VILLAGES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO

November 21, 2014
MAGIC VILLAGES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO
Mexico is a country traditionally cheerful and festivals reflect and represent an undoubted mestizo syncretism, as the amalgam of cultures not only mixed their genes, food and words, but beliefs and of course, the way to celebrate events.

In the Mexican holiday calendar considered all important festivals and celebrations of each site, ranging from civic events that commemorate historical events to religious celebrations, traditional, festive and cultural nature.

In Zacatecas the festive menu is varied and significant, with a great cultural variety of magnificent events internationally. Although during event programming is done, festive galas

Friday, November 7, 2014

TOURIST PLACES IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO

November 07, 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