Zacatecas Travel Guide
In the middle of Mexico, you will find an impressive mining city called Zacatecas. It is a region known for the beauty of its buildings which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries and was also named by the UNESCO a World Cultural Heritage Site. You will be able to appreciate the history through the monuments, the museums and the architectural style of the constructions that you will find in every corner of the Historic Center, ideal for those visitors that prefer the peace and tranquility of a colonial city.In the city of Zacatecas, mining is traditional to the area.
Residents and visitors alike will be able to admire the interior of a mine, where you will discover 1140 yards of hanging bridges, tunnels and a world of interesting legends. There are also an endless number of stores and workshops where the craftsmen sell their wares, made of different precious and semi-precious stones.
Enjoy the "Callejonadas" and take part in the "Andanzas", also known as "Tamborazos Zacatecanos". Hear "La Marcha de Zacatecas", which is a typical song of the region and is considered a local hymn. Come and stroll along the streets, singing and dancing to the rhythm of the drums and say "cheers" with a mescal.
