Jerez de Garcia Salinas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and municipality in the Mexican state of Zacatecas
About Jerez de Garcia Salinas
The town sits in a deep valley surrounded by forests and fruit orchards The architecture and layout are distinct from the state capital. Much of town life is still traditional, with businesses closing all or part of Saturday. Charrería and bullfighting are important to the heritage of the area. A major tradition for the town is the Burning of Judas on Holy Saturday, which signals the start of the Feria de Primavera (spring festival). On this day there is charrería, cockfighting and a running of the bulls. The day is organized by the bar owners of the town and draws about 70,000 visitors. The Feria de Primavera is a secular fair, the oldest and most traditional of its type in the state. It dates back to 1824 when local authorities wanted to promote the area's products from produce to yarn,
Top Attractions in Jerez de Garcia Salinas
Explore the best things to see and do in Jerez de Garcia Salinas:
- ★Casa Ramón López Velarde
- ★Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion
- ★Plaza Tacuba
- ★Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
- ★Teatro Hinojosa
Where to Eat in Jerez de Garcia Salinas
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Los Dorados de Tlalte
- 🍴Taqueria Muñoz
- 🍴Tostadas Pepito
Where to Stay in Jerez de Garcia Salinas
- 🏨Hotel Express
- 🏨Hotel Jardin
- 🏨Hotel Leo
- 🏨Posada San Miguel
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