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Zacatecas: a colourful Independence Day in a charming historic town
Zacatecas is yet another one of the superb colonial towns of central Mexico. All over its callejones, (pedestrian streets, often with built-in steps), it conserves the flavour of the old days. The Fiestas Patrias come to Zacatecas as the climax of the regional feria, which is much more than a country fair. It is a moment in which Zacatecas celebrates its rich cultural history with a two week-long fair featuring musical performances, amusement rides for the children, theatre performances, as well as an assortment of regional cuisine.
In Zacatecas, be sure not to miss a visit of the former silver mine, El Edén, which was one of the most important mines in the days of the Viceroyalty. Very well organized and completely safe, it stands today as a testimony of the colonial model in place at the time, when Native workforce was put to work in the mines for the fortune of the Spanish crown. |
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What is more, the former mine transforms on weekend nights into one of the most unique night club to be found. Come and live the incredible experience of dancing on a glass floor over a mine shaft, inside a genuine mine pit that you access by a train going through a tunnel.
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Hotel Santa Rita
Santa Rita Hotel is set in the historic centre of Zacatecas, only a block away from the superb cathedral. The façades boast more than two hundred years of history, but the interiors have been completely renovated and provide all the modern services necessary to nowadays travellers. The excellence of this hotel has translated into distinctions from the Secretariat of Tourism, which awarded it excellence mention for its service and quality. A variety of exclusive services are available, including a gym, a business centre, massages and reflexology.
www.hotelsantarita.com/ingles/index2.html
Quinta Real Zacatecas
Beautifully located on the heights surrounding the centre of Zacatecas, the Quinta Real offers an unique sight to the visitors. It is built around the former Plaza de Toros San Pedro, a bullfighting arena built in the 19th century. The impressive and tasteful integration of the architecture of the buildings into their new functions have granted the Quinta Real the International Architecture Prize in 1989. This five-star hotel is an unbeatable classic of the town, the perfect place to start if you wish to integrate a part of the history of Zacatecas into your travel through Mexican history.
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Planning a trip to Mexico?
Want to know more about what Mexico has to offer?
Call the Mexico Tourism Board at 1-800-44-MEXICO or visit our website. You may also contact our Canadian office at the corresponding number below:
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