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Parks and the outdoors in Zacatecas

7 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Zacatecas.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Parks and the outdoors in Zacatecas

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    Alameda Trinidad García de la Cadena

    A garden walk in the central city. During the month of April musicians play live music beginning in the early morning.

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    Antigua Plaza de Toros San Pedro

    Quinta Real Zacatecas

    This former bull ring has been converted into a luxury hotel. Enjoy a walk around the ring, and if you feel like splurging a bit enjoy lunch or dinner at the Hotel's restaurant, which has a commanding view of the ring.

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    Museo Rafael Coronel

    Ex Convento de San Francisco

    Set in a partially restored convent dating back to the 16th-17th centuries, this museum houses a large and diverse collection of masks drawn from several regions of Mexico and from other cultures around the world. Masks from different regions and eras are grouped together by themes and uses, including masks used in Carnival and in religious pageants, such as those commemorating the Reconquista. Particularly interesting is the alternate incorporation and subversion of pre-Hispanic symbols. The Diablo room is not to be missed. The museum is extensive and although most famous for its masks, it houses more than 16,000 other pieces of folk art (obviously not all on display). Portions of the convent grounds that could not be restored have been converted into a garden, with crumbling walls, standing arches and greenery. The museum was established by surrealist artist Rafael Coronel and does include some of the artist's works.

    M$30

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    Sierra de Alica Park

    Parque General Enrique Estrada

    Beautiful park beside the aqueduct and the Templo de Fátima. Contains a beautiful fountain, a band stand and a number of places to sit and relax or have an enjoyable stroll.

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    Templo de Fátima

    Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima

    Impressive neo-gothic temple located on a hill above the Sierra de Alica Park.

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    View from the summit of la Bufa

    You can hike to the summit of la Bufa, which is indicated by the very large cross. It is not too hard to get to, and the route is fairly obvious. It becomes a bit of a scramble towards the top, and be careful coming down. The view is amazing.

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    Jardín Juárez

    Beautiful small park beside a lovely square.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Zacatecas (CC BY-SA 4.0).