Fresnillo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Fresnillo Municipality, Zacatecas, Mexico
About Fresnillo
The town's modern history begins in 1551 when Spanish explorer Diego Fernández de Proaño scouted areas in Zacatecas in search of mineral wealth. In the area that would become Fresnillo he discovered a large hill with signs of silver and other valuable ores. He named the hillCerro de Proaño. Although the viceroy was unexcited about reports of mineral finds in Fresnillo, Diego Fernández de Proaño believed the hill would hold immense reserves and he established the mine there. The community grew with the up-and-down success of the mine, which endured setbacks such as native Indian attacks in its early years, financial troubles in the colonial era, and political indifference by the Spanish crown as to its fate. In the modern era, Fresnillo has been severely affected by violence surrounding dru
Top Attractions in Fresnillo
Explore the best things to see and do in Fresnillo:
- ★Mina Proaño
- ★Museo de Minería Napoleón Gómez Sada
- ★Parque Los Jales
- ★Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Purificación
- ★Santuario de Plateros
- ★Templo del Sagrado Corazon
Where to Eat in Fresnillo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Viejo Mercado
- 🍴Lapa & Lapa
- 🍴Miura
Where to Stay in Fresnillo
- 🏨Avid Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Casa Blanca
- 🏨Hotel Casa Josefa
- 🏨Hotel del Fresno
Fresnillo Travel Guide Sections
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