Zacatecas

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.

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.

Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas

Catedral Basílica de la Asunción de María de Zacatecas

One of the most beautiful examples of Churrigueresque arquitecture in Mexico. It is an elaborately carved red-stone (cantera) structure that was built between 1730 and 1760. It is flanked by two towers with an exuberant ornamentation and has a notable facade that was richly sculpted but its once decorated interior was looted during the civil wars of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its coupula was reconstructed in 1836 and imitates that one of the church of Nuestra Señora de Loreto in Mexico City.

Mon-Sat 06:30-20:00 Sun 06:30-21:45

Church of Santo Domingo

Parroquia de Santo Domingo

Built by the Jesuits between 1746 and 1749, this church has a beautiful Baroque facade. Splendid gold wood-carved altarpieces, all of them churrigueresque, as well as 18th-century Francisco Antonio Vallejo paintings that represent scenes of The Passion, can be found inside.

09:00-17:00 daily

Ex Templo de San Agustín

Exconvento de San Augustín

A former monastery from the 17th century. The main church is now used for conferences and cultural events; the monastery still houses the bishop's offices.

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00

Ex-Hacienda de Trancoso

An impressive former hacienda that was charged with supplying the city of Zacatecas with meat and grain during the 18th century. Note that as of 2024 it is closed to the public and only visible from the outside.

Fuente de los Faroles

Fountain of Lanterns

The centerpiece of a traffic roundabout is a beautifully ornate fountain with wrought iron lamp fixtures. Cobblestone streets lined with quaint shops, restaurants, and colonial hotels attract tourists and locals alike. At night, the streets are softly lit, giving it the feeling of the late 19th century.

La Quemada

Archeological ruins of mysterious origin. There is an on-site museum that provides a panoramic view of the ruins.

09:00-17:00 daily·M$70

Mausoleo de las Personas Ilustres de Zacatecas

Mausoleum of the Illustrious Persons of Zacatecas

Nothing very exciting about this structure unless you are extremely interested in researching the history of the city, but since you are up there why not spend a few minutes here?

Museo Francisco Goitia

Showcases artworks of contemporary artists from the Zacatecas region.

Tue-Sun 10:00-16:45·M$30

Museo Pedro Coronel

Located next to the "Santo Domingo" church, it houses a colonial-era library and a large eclectic collection of European, African, American, and Mexican art.

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

Museo Zacatecano

Casa de Moneda

A museum located across the street from San Augustín with exhibitions all about Zacatecas, notable residents and its long history. Of note is a large section of exhibits, crafts, and other artifacts belonging to the Huichol culture, whose members still maintain a pre-Columbian lifestyle in the mountains between Zacatecas and Nayarit.

Wed-Mon 10:00-17:00·M$30

Museo de la Toma de Zacatecas

Houses weapons, documents, photos, and other artifacts relating to this decisive battle of the Mexican Revolution. The Battle of Zacatecas took place on June 23, 1914 when the Division del Norte under the command of Pancho Villa won a decisive victory over the federal army led by General Luis Medina Barrón. The battle led to the resignation of President Huerta.

Adults M$12, children free

Museum of Guadalupe

Museo de Guadalupe

Occupies the Franciscan monastery from which missionaries were sent out to Christianize the inhabitants of Texas, New Mexico, and California – it was the mother of the Spanish missions in the United States. Much of the old monastery is a museum of colonial religious art, paintings by Indians trained in the European tradition. The paintings are amazing, and the architecture of the cloisters, the church and the Capilla de Napoli is unforgettable.

Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00·M$65

Museum of Modern Art Manuel Felguerez

Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguerez

One of the best museums in Zacatecas. The large building, which once housed a Seminar and later a prison, now houses a large collection of Abstract paintings and Sculptures. The museum was restored in a minimalistic aesthetic, complementing the more than 100 works by Felguérez as well as works by more than 110 other artists from around the world. The room housing the murals that Felguérez made for the Mexican Pavilion at the Osaka World's Exhibition of 1970 is breathtaking and one of the highlights of the Museum's collection.

Wed-Mon 10:00-17:00

Plaza de Armas

The square beside the Cathedral, interesting murals inside the government buildings, such as the Palacio de Gobierno.

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.

Templo de Fátima

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima

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

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.

Zacatecas Aqueduct

Acueducto Del Cubo

Constructed more than 250 years ago, the aqueduct runs through the heart of the city.

Jardín Juárez

Beautiful small park beside a lovely square.

Museo Comunitario de Zóquite

Museo Ecoturistico

Showcases Pleistocene megafauna fossils from the region.

Shrine of Our Lady of Patronage

Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio

Built in 1728.

Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00 Sun 07:00-18:00

State Congress building

Congreso del Estado

A church that now houses the Zacatecas state legislature.

Statues of Pancho Villa and his Lieutenants

Teatro Calderón

Impressive facade.