Zacatecas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Zacatecas Municipality, Zacatecas State, Mexico
About Zacatecas
Located in north-central Mexico, Zacatecas had its start as a Spanish mining camp in the mid-16th century, although Native Americans had already known about the area's rich deposits of silver and other minerals the rich deposits of silver and lead were discovered by the Spanish in the 1540s. Due to the wealth that the mines provided, Zacatecas quickly became one of the most important mining cities in New Spain. The area saw battles during the turbulent 19th century, and the city was held by the colonists during theMexican War of Independence. It was also the site of a major battle known as theBattle of Zacatecasduring theMexican Revolutionwhen Pancho Villa captured the town, an event still celebrated every anniversary. Today, the colonial part of the city is well preserved with a number of
Top Attractions in Zacatecas
Explore the best things to see and do in Zacatecas:
- ★Alameda Trinidad García de la Cadena
- ★Antigua Plaza de Toros San Pedro
- ★Callejoneada
- ★Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas
- ★Church of Santo Domingo
- ★Ex-Hacienda de Trancoso
- ★Ex Templo de San Agustín
- ★Fuente de los Faroles
Where to Eat in Zacatecas
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Acropolis Café Y Restaurante
- 🍴Birrieria Don Polo
- 🍴El Barretero
- 🍴Garufa
- 🍴La Fonda De Los Deseos
- 🍴La Leyenda
Where to Stay in Zacatecas
- 🏨Cielito De María Hostal
- 🏨Hostal Rada
- 🏨Hotel La Central
- 🏨Hotel La Finca del Minero
- 🏨Hotel Maria Benita
- 🏨Hotel Mesón de la Merced
Zacatecas Travel Guide Sections
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