"A Beautiful Old Silver Mining Community" Estado de Zacatecas by rmdw
Estado de Zacatecas Travel Guide: 156 reviews and 319 photos
Zacatecas is a beautiful and historic mining community in the middle of Mexico. Originating in the 1500's, Zacatecas has provided the motherland of Spain with huge amounts of silver.
If you'd like to learn more about the history of Zacatecas then click here.
Like many communities in Mexico, Zacatecas is a shopper's paradise. There are hundreds of stores to choose from as well as many streetside vendors.
Right within the city is an old mine called "El Eden". Tours are provided daily for a cost of just 30 pesos (approx. US$3) for adults. The 30 minute tour is most interesting and informative, even for those who don't speak Spanish. See my Mina El Eden travelogue below for more photos and information.
- In a nutshell:Beautiful scenery and tremendous history
Reviews (9)
A Great Restaurant in Zacatecas!
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This restaurant came recommended to us by a local woman. Upstairs is a Mexican buffet but be aware that many of the... more travel advice
Taxi Service in Zacatecas
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Though Zacatecas is a walker's paradise you may eventually get fatigued, especially when walking up the many hills. We... more travel advice
Francisco Goitia Museum
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This museum was once the governor's mansion. It now serves as a museum with exhibits on the art and history of the... more travel advice
The Zacatecas Cathedral
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While you're in Zacatecas be sure to visit the magnificent cathedral. Before exploring inside take the time to carefully... more travel advice
Travelogues (2)
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Written May 12, 2004
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Mina El Eden (The Eden Mine)
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Written May 15, 2004
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Zacatecas Architecture
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Lovely architecture here. Shoe shine city, eh? I can't imagine so many people wanting to have their shoes cleaned.
Thank you for your kind comments about my Centralia page. Your Zacatecas page is very interesting. Good photos and interesting texts.
great tips!
Hi Robert, Very interesting Zacatecas Page. It must be very picturesque, tucked in the hills like that. The orange salsa sounds unusual, but delicious. Thanks for sharing.
An entire block of shoe shine men - not what I would've expected! Great page - I'd really like to see a lot more of Mexico.
now this is a page that brings back memories from zacatecas. and your writing about negro modelo makes me thirsty.
Amazing details on the Cathedral. What's the inside like?
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