Zacatecas - Wikipedia
WEBZacatecas ([sakaˈtekas] ⓘ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Zacatecas (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Zacatecas), is one of the 31 states of Mexico. It is divided into 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas .
Zacatecas | Mexico, Map, & Population | Britannica
WEBZacatecas, city, capital of Zacatecas state, north-central Mexico. Located in the southern part of the state, it lies in a deep narrow ravine, about 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. During the colonial era the mines around Zacatecas yielded as much as one-fifth of the world’s silver production.
Zacatecas travel - Lonely Planet | Mexico, North America
WEBZacatecas. The most northern of Mexico's silver cities, fascinating Zacatecas – a Unesco World Heritage site – runs along a narrow valley overlooked by a steep and imposing hillside. The large historic center is jam-packed with opulent colonial buildings, a stupendous cathedral, magnificent museums and steep, winding streets and alleys that ...
Zacatecas - HISTORY
WEBDec 8, 2009 · At 2,469 meters (8,100 feet) above sea level, Zacatecas is Mexico’s second-highest city. Zacatecas was founded in 1546 after the discovery of one of the world’s richest silver veins. By the ...
Zacatecas (city) - Wikipedia
WEBZacatecas ( Spanish pronunciation: [sakaˈtekas] ⓘ) is the principal city within the municipality in Mexico of the same name, and the capital and the largest city of the state of Zacatecas. Located in north-central Mexico, [1] the city had its start as a Spanish mining camp in the mid-16th century.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Zacatecas - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Zacatecas, Mexico: See Tripadvisor's 20,719 traveler reviews and photos of Zacatecas tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Zacatecas. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Zacatecas Travel Guide - Mexico Dave
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Zacatecas is one of our favorite historic Mexican cities, a colonial gem crammed with gorgeous old buildings, churches, and museums. It’s setting in a valley between two hills is spectacular, and there are also tours of the old silver mines and a cable car ride high over the rooftops.
6 Amazing Things To Do In Beautiful Zacatecas | TravelAwaits
WEB1. Plazuela Goitia. This plaza is flanked by the Mercado Jesús Gonzalez Ortega, which in the 19 th century was the main market. You will find various shops with goods such as clothing, books, and local wines. You will also find a visitors booth offering maps and advice at the main entrance. The Tacuba side offers a great view of the street below.
Zacatecas Dazzling! | Official Site of Zacatecas Department of …
WEB1 LOCATION - Practically in the heart of Mexico. 2 SCENIC - Zacatecas has a strong European influence. 3 HISTORICAL - Museums, Haciendas, Colonial-era Mansions, Hotels, Banquet Rooms, Gardens, and Wineries. 4 CHURCHES - An authentic Jewel of Novo-Hispanic Baroque architecture. 5 FESTIVE - Zacatecas has no shortage of festivity.
Zacatecas – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBZacatecas, the capital of the state of the same name, is a city of 138,000 people (2020) in the Bajío region of Mexico. The town offers a rich travel experience with its historical downtown centro full of colonial architecture, 17th century churches, innovative restaurants and lively night clubs. Zacatecas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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