Zacatecas Travel Guide

 jmbredeck Says:  Museo Rafael CoronelThe largest collection of masks I have ever seen. Be prepared. You begin slowly admiring the different exhibits, by the time youy finish you are walking through rooms in a daze. I was not prepared for the quantity and quality. Chief among the things I... 

 mtncorg Says:  'Toma' means the taking or capture and in this case has to do with the epic 11-day battle in which the forces of Francisco Villa - decisively defeated federal forces - 12000 strong - of General Victoriano Huerta. The battle also brought about an open break between Villa and... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Located just a block from the cathedral, Museo Pedro Coronel is a peaceful, pleasant stop on your tour of Zacatecas. Entrance is a total steal at 20 pesos ($2 USD/CAD), and your ticket gives you access to an eclectic collection of art, focusing on contemporary works but... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Basilica Fatima's pink spires tower above Zacatecas, and it's worth the short walk to see the beautiful pink church up close. Although the chuch is only a few decades old, the colors are magnificent and the stained glass windows are beautiful. It's a great place to take... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Casa de la Moneda used to be Zacatecas' mint (the place where they make the money). Today, it is mainly administrative offices (and it was under construction when I visited), but the entrance staircase does feature a large mural by Antonio Pinto Rodríguez showing the history... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Zacatecas is already a million metres above sea level (okay, maybe only a hundred thousand...) , so what better way to spend a few hours than going even higher? Rising above the city to the east is Cerro de la Bufa, a hill that can be accessed by hike (it ain't no lovely... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Mina el Eden is located inside Cerro del Grillo, just to the west of Zacateca's city center. The easiest (and nicest) way to get there is to follow along the Alameda, then walk up the stairs of the hospital and around the building to the left. There, at the end of Calle de... 

 Jetgirly Says:  For the first two days that I spent in Zacatecas, the cable car was not running due to high winds. On my third and final day I woke up early and headed to the cable car immediately, knowing it was my last chance to take in the view that would surely be spectacular. I was not... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Surprisingly, La Cantera Musical was not recommended in my guidebook. Located just below the Mercado Gonzales Ortega, it is a beautiful restaurant full of dark wood and warm lighting, with musicians regularly strolling through the restaurant serenading you with songs (for a... 

 Gatopardo Says:  I have tried El Recoveco in both of their locations, near Alameda in downtown Zacatecas and in front of the main placita in Guadalupe. Both are good locations. One is good if you are walking in downtown and you are done with gorditas and tamales. The second place is a good... 

 Jetgirly Says:  You can't turn around in Zacatecas without seeing at least one vendor of gorditas. Gorditas are sort of like slightly-thick tortillas (usually made from corn) that are stuffed with any number of different ingredients. Gorditas Dona Julia is THE place to go for gorditas in... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Although Acropolis serves food all day, it is best known is a timeless choice for a hearty (okay, greasy) Mexican breakfast. In contrast to the beautiful gold mirrors, shiny cappucino maker and mirrored walls, your food will come slapped on a plastic plate that is placed on... 

 Jetgirly Says:  La Unica Cabana is a popular taco restaurant, but we stopped by just for their famous aguas frescas (pureed fruit run through a strainer and mixed with water). I'd heard they had agua di chia (yes, like Chia Pets), but mysteriously they weren't carrying that flavour when we... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Mi Viejo is a little coffee shop and cafe located just a few blocks from the Cathedral. The vibe is kind of like a mix of a shack in the middle of a forest and Starbucks- lots of dark, rustic wood, weird trinkets, grunge music and people plugging away on their laptops. I... 

 Jetgirly Says:  Le Creperie is a cute, Paris-inspired restaurant in the heart of Zacatecas. Located on the second floor of an old building, it has two tiny tables on the patio (with GREAT views!) and about six or eight more tables inside, in a room decorated with classic French posters and... 

 Jetgirly Says:  This brightly-painted restaurant just reeks of tourists. I went there because it was recommended in a German guidebook, but was disappointed to find a bland, uninspired menu of "traditional" Mexican dishes that had been dulled down to appeal to the type of visitors who are...