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Cerro de la Bufa
Ollie #1 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
The beautiful mountain overlooking Zacatecas, complete with a cable car for tourists.
Attraction type  Mountains; Lookouts
Distance  7.7 km from city centre
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Rafael Coronel Museum (Museo Rafael Coronel)
Ollie #2 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Located in an old monastery, this museum has a unique collection of indigenous artwork.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  116.3 km from city centre
Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)
Ollie #3 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This large church, which hovers over the Plaza de Santo Domingo, is known for its dark, melancholy appearance.
Attraction type  Museums; Religious Sites
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Pedro Coronel Museum (Museo de Pedro Coronel)
Ollie #4 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This museum holds Coronel's diverse collection of art, which he denoted shortly before his death, and also is home to a 25,000-volume Mexican history...... more » Owner description: This museum holds Coronel's diverse collection of art, which he denoted shortly before his death, and also is home to a 25,000-volume Mexican history library. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Teleferico
Ollie #5 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
A 10-minute cable car ride between two small mountain peaks in the city's historic section.
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
Museo de Guadalupe
Ollie #6 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Formerly known as the Museum of Viceregal Art, this early 18th-century convent located in Guadalupe, a small suburb of Zacatecas, is now a museum with...... more » Owner description: Formerly known as the Museum of Viceregal Art, this early 18th-century convent located in Guadalupe, a small suburb of Zacatecas, is now a museum with an impressive collection of religious art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Religious Sites; Museums
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Mina El Eden
Ollie #7 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
This closed mine, extremely prosperous in colonial times, offers tours of the old mining facilities and an underground nightclub.
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Cathedral
Ollie #8 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Formally known as Nuestra Senora de Asuncion, this 18th-century church is a leading example of Churrigueresque architecture.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Museo de Francisco Goitia
Ollie #9 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Once the governor's mansion, this large structure now serves as a museum with exhibits on the art and history of the region, specifically the work of...... more » Owner description: Once the governor's mansion, this large structure now serves as a museum with exhibits on the art and history of the region, specifically the work of Goitia, a famous local painter from the early 1900s. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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La Quemada
Ollie #10 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

La Quemada (500-900 A.D.) is a huge fortress and ceremonial center, located 35 miles south of the city of Zacatecas, on highway No. 54.  Its ruins include grand halls, ball... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Plaza de Santo Domingo
Ollie #11 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This town square is a popular place to mingle in the downtown area.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Plaza de Armas
Ollie #12 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The government building for the state of Zacatecas is located on the south side of this plaza, the town's main square.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Museo Zacatecano
Ollie #13 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
The exhibits at this museum focus on indigenous art, with a specific emphasis on the work of the Huichol Indians.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Francisco Goitia Museum
Ollie #14 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  29.9 km from city centre
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Fernando Calderon Theater
Ollie #15 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This late 19th-century theater takes its name from a prominent Mexican poet.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Government Palace
Ollie #16 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The seat of the regional government is located in an 18th-century building that once housed a Spanish count.
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Regional Museo de la Historia
Ollie #17 of 21 attractions in Zacatecas
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Once a palace, this museum is now a gallery for Zacatecan artists.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Bad Night Palace (Palacio de la Mala Noche)
The preserved house of a Spanish miner who struck it rich from the nearby mine.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Hotel Frances
This old hotel is now a center for tourist information.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Zacatecan Museum
This museum features a large collection of indigenous art, with a focus on the Huichol Indians.
Attraction type  Art Museums
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