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What to do and see in Zacatecas, Zacatecas: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Zacatecas, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Mina El Eden, Catedral de Zacatecas, Museo Pedro Coronel, La Quemada, Jardin Rafael Paez, Museo Rafael Coronel, Cerro de la Bufa, Parroquia de Santo Domingo, Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Fatima, Teleferico.
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1. Mina El Eden
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4.5 based on 1,619 reviews
This closed mine, extremely prosperous in colonial times, offers tours of the old mining facilities and an underground nightclub.
Reviewed By mikesmythus - Oxford, United States
Put on your yellow hardhat, board the train and disappear into the history that made Zacatetas what it is today.Mina El Eden produced more silver than almost any other mine in Mexico. Inside the mine you'll wonder how people could work under such conditions from 1586 until the 1960s. Of course, many of them were enslaved by the Spanards for hundreds of years. Even with a concrete trail and lots of lighting, one feels the claustrophia of mining. You'll get a small understanding of what was it like for a slave miner to hang from a small seat on a crack in the earth hammering out a chunk of silver-bearing rock. You'll also understand why so many children died while collecting and carrying water throughout the mine. The start of the tour takes you through a wonderful mineral museum that will amaze you with the beauty and creativity of this old rock on which we live.
2. Catedral de Zacatecas
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4.5 based on 726 reviews
Formally known as Nuestra Senora de Asuncion, this 18th-century church is a leading example of Churrigueresque architecture.
Reviewed By elyem
Especially the outside of the building is fascinating, I couldn't get enough from looking up to all that beautiful stonework. The modern altar is unusual and impressive.
3. Museo Pedro Coronel
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4.5 based on 270 reviews
This museum holds Coronel's diverse collection of art, which he denoted shortly before his death, and also is home to a 25,000-volume Mexican history library.
Reviewed By sarandi2 - Sarasota, United States
A wonderful museum featuring sculptures by Pedro Coronel in addition to his own collection of a range of artists including such well known names such as Dali and, especially Joan Miro. A highlight of a trip to Zacatecas. A must see.
4. La Quemada
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
The well-preserved ruins of a city that is believed to have been occupied by the Aztecs.
Reviewed By AstralTravelMX
If you have been to other archaeological sites like Chichen Itza or Teotihuacan, you may not be impressed, but there is something about this place... Nobody knows who built it, what it meant or the purpose of it. I am just fascinated by the mistery around it, and the view of the desert! Bring a good hat, water and your boots because you are gonna walk.
5. Jardin Rafael Paez
6. Museo Rafael Coronel
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4.5 based on 569 reviews
Located in an old monastery, this museum has a unique collection of indigenous artwork.
Reviewed By F8538IJmeganw - Burnsville, United States
For $30 pesos, you can tour the old covenant. The architecture is beautiful and ideal for pictures, especially weddings. It has a huge mask museum and other exhibits too.
7. Cerro de la Bufa
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4.5 based on 908 reviews
The beautiful mountain overlooking Zacatecas, complete with a cable car for tourists.
Reviewed By lesjmejia
Amazing views! Breath taking! Great place to take some great pictures of the town. The only little thing the air is very thin due to the altitude so it can be difficult for some people to breath.
8. Parroquia de Santo Domingo
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
This large church, which hovers over the Plaza de Santo Domingo, is known for its dark, melancholy appearance.
9. Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Fatima
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Cartagena2019 - Cartagena, Colombia
This beautiful church was started in in 1950s but only finished in 2000 due to lack of funding, when it was consecrated. It was built in Gothic style and made of fabulous local orange pink stone. As the church is not so close to the centre, try to combine with a visit to the Francisco Goitia museum which originally was the residence of governors. It is only two minuets walk from Fatima church.
10. Teleferico
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4.0 based on 863 reviews
A 10-minute cable car ride between two small mountain peaks in the city's historic section.
Reviewed By AstralTravelMX
This is a very nice ride with a wonderful view! Facilities and equipment is very modern and new. PRO TIP: get a taxi to La Bufa, after some sightseeing there take the teleferico ONE WAY and you will get off one block of EL EDEN mine, then you could visit the mine on the same day and paying half teleferico ticket. Trip is short but very enjoyable.
