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Sunset

Golden Hour in Zacatecas

Start with a local drink, watch the sun set behind the cathedral’s red stone, and end with a quiet coffee.

Best time: 17:54About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:41

    Cantina Las Quince Letras

    Grab a drink at Cantina Las Quince Letras. This historic spot, founded in 1900, is famous for its local ambience and impressive art collection. It is a great place to soak up the city's history before the evening rush.

  2. 18:11

    Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas

    Walk to the Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas. The cathedral’s elaborately carved red-stone facade and twin towers are best appreciated in the fading light. Find a spot where you can see the building clearly as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  3. 18:56

    Acropolis Café Y Restaurante

    End your evening with coffee and a seat at Acropolis Café Y Restaurante. Founded in 1938, this cafe was once a hotspot for dignitaries and artists. It is a conventional and comfortable place to relax after the sunset.

Local tip

Cantina Las Quince Letras is open until midnight on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to enjoy a drink before the sunset. Acropolis Café is open late, making it a safe bet for a post-sunset stop.

Check before you go

  • Cantina Las Quince Letras is open Mo 14:00-24:00; Tu 14:00-00:30; We 13:00-00:30; Th-Sa 14:00-00:30.
  • Acropolis Café Y Restaurante is open Mo-Su 08:00-22:00.
  • The Cathedral Basilica is open Mo-Sa 06:30-20:00; Su 06:30-21:45.

Worth knowing

  • Cantina Las Quince Letras is open at 17:41 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Zacatecas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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