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Pictures of Zacatecas
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Alameda Park
The Bandstand in the park west of the city centre
Church
The spire viewed from Calle Hidalgo
Cable Cars
In the distance you can see the cable cars that take you up to cerro de la buffa
Colonial Alleyways
Zacatecas is a city to explore on foot
Colonial Charm
There's a pleasant surprise around every corner..
Cathedral
The main facade of the cathedral, said to be the finest in Mexico, was undergoing maintenance (now completed)
City's Theatre
Zacatecas main theatre across the road from the Government Palace
Street Scene
The city is a continous flow of authentic colonial portraits
Colonial Walk
Zacatecas is best explored on foot
Cerro de la Buffa
Top of the main viewing area and mountain overlooking the city of Zacatecas
Hotel Emporio
A famous hotel situated in the heart of the city across the road from the Municipal Palace
St Augustine's Church
In a plaza between Hidalgo and Fernando Villapando near the center of the city
Tourist Market
Outside the Mina Eden, the market traders sell local arts and crafts to the tourists passing by
Mina de Eden
A train ride and (later) foot walk through an old silver mine; one of Zacatecas main tourist attractions
Tour of the Mine
Some guided tours are conducted in English (on request) although most are in Spanish
Panorama
Panoramic view of the historic center of the city, taken from the cable car to Cerro de la Buffa
The Arch with a View
The vantage point is situated inside the arches, above
Church
The church on Cerro de la Buffa
Church Courtyard
The courtyard in front of the church with views to the hill's summit
Pancho Villa
Monument at the top of the hill represents three of Mexico's revolutionary heroes from the north; the most famous is Francisco (Pancho) Villa
Up and Away
Another ride... The two cars leave and arrive simultaneously from each station
Bullring
The old bullring and acqueduct. Today, this structure forms part of a luxury hotel in Zacatecas