The afternoon is over and you do not know what to do in the city of Zacatecas, do not worry because the fun and entertainment do not end in this beautiful place.
Is it night and you don’t know what to do? In Zacatecas the fun does not rest
The days in the city of Zacatecas are beautiful, the open sky and the reflection of the sun in the constructions of red stone show, perhaps, the best known face of this beautiful city. However, the night has to come and with it the opportunity to discover everything Zacatecas has prepared for you.
1. Callejoneada zacatecana
One of the most emblematic traditions of the city are the callejoneadas. At dusk the tour begins on foot in the Plaza de Armas, the tour continues through the streets and alleys of the historic center, squares and gardens, until reaching the Alameda.
During the tour a beautiful donkey accompanies the party and carrying amphorae of delicious Zacatecan mezcal. The tamborazo band can not miss, the atmosphere is perfect, the contagious music and the inevitable dance, all this makes the night a new and unique experience that you can not stop living.
2. La Mina Club
Visiting this bar is an adventure, the tour begins by train until you reach the inside of the El Eden mine in the bowels of the earth. Touring the arteries of an authentic mine is an impressive experience. In the walls you can still admire the veins from where gold, silver and precious stones were once extracted.
Tunnels and galleries with water leaks, as well as artistic and museum representations that tell the story of the mine and its actors adorn this peculiar night center.
Definitely La Mina Club is the most original bar in Zacatecas, you can enjoy not only the incredible atmosphere, but also good music, a pleasant atmosphere to party and shine the dance floor. Also, if your thing is sports, get ready to enjoy the stream of the best sporting events. Main entrance through the Eden mine (west access). From Thursday to Saturday open from 10 pm. You do not need a reservation!
3. La Quemada, sidereal archeology
La Quemada is the place from which you can enjoy the Zacatecan sky, one of the most beautiful in the country. The sidereal observation you will experience in this archeological site is unique.
Visiting La Quemada is a wonderful and enigmatic experience, plus a theatrical tour that allows you to be an actor and transport yourself in time to the days when the area was in its greatest social splendor, the result will be unforgettable.
From the hand of the Astronomical Society of Zacatecas you can know the celestial vault, observe the main constellations, stars and planets. With the help of specialized telescopes, your trip through space will be one of the best experiences of your life.
If you are patient and get carried away by the infinite sky that rests on you, you will be able to observe some shooting stars.
4. Teleférico nocturno
Admire the city of Zacatecas at night and from above. Visit the famous Cable Car on its night tour and be amazed by the beautiful illuminated landscape of the Historic Center of the city.
The night tours are from Friday to Sunday from 7 pm to 10 pm.
The price of the night tour is $120 mxn ( about 6 dollars ) normal cabin and $140 mxn (about 7 dollars) cabin with transparent floor.
5. Cantina “Las quince letras”
This emblematic cantina has more than 100 years of existence. Its history dates back to the year 1906, when the establishment housed a store where oil, firewood, coal and liquor were sold.
It is until 1928 that the store was acquired by Don Rafael Llamas González, who in 1974 gave life to the Cantina Las quince letras that continues to operate until today. Its peculiar name is explained by counting the letters of the same.
In your visit to Zacatecas you can not miss this traditional cantina that has been the lair of multiple personalities such as Carlos Monsiváis and a large number of actors whose memories are kept in photographs that hang on the walls of this picturesque enclosure.
