When you think of vacation, is often thought of the beach. But what is for those of us who are not too hard on the beach? Well, if this is the case, why not visit, Zacatecas, Mexico? A trip to Zacatecas is like a journey through time, for this city one of the best preserved colonial cities in the world!
Zacatecas is located in the Mexican state with the same name. To be more precise, the city of Zacatecas is located in the center of mostCountry. It is characterized by extensive mountain terrain, surrounded including two well-known mountains in the world, the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre Oriental. This particular town has an incredible wealth of history and traditions of their annual statement in their culture. And 'the wealth of this city that has obtained the designation of a United Nations World Heritage Site. The city's name derives from the indigenous language Nahualt, and refers to the fields, the specificfor the area. Nahualt transcribed word for grass to "Zacalt and developed for the modern Spanish word" Zacate "or grass. But at some point this city has been valuable" Zacatlán "and people have become" is the state of Zacatecas. "
First inhabitants of this area were the indigenous groups. E 'first inhabited by indigenous Caxcan and Guachichile. It was not until the 16th century, when the Spaniards came and took all the country. Zacatecas was thus established as a city in 1546, Although some historians out there will argue that, in 1548. But it was actually in 1546 when silver was discovered in the area. The increase in population in late 1550, which was when the great discovery of silver has actually been observed. The silver-mining business is booming, and it can almost be likened to such a historic event, the "The Gold Rush. " The Spanish used indigenous serfs and slaves from Africa to work hard and dangerous. Soon,> Silver has been shipped to Europe. In fact, if it is not because of the Zacatecas Silver ", the Spanish crown would not be required to have accumulated wealth to finance future wars. Not only that, but the silver had an overall impact on the European economy. Payment precious metal was such that by 1600 Zacatecas, as the third largest city in Mexico, or was not recognized as "New Spain" as it was known at the time. maintained a flourishing business and the success so great that thenext century belonged to Zacatecas "silver as the 5th largest producer of silver in the world. 1800 brought the introduction of the railroad, such as Mexico, Central Railway, which, in turn, easily known by the expedition silver. But this success is not eternal. Unfortunately, the same century that the railways has also brought the end of the silver mine brought to Zacatecas. The price of silver declined, the mines were deserted. As a result, peopleImmigration began in the north and some also with regard to what we now know what the state of Colorado in the United States, to be exact. But I do not regret the feeling that fate was not terrible is eternal. In fact, this silver mine days continues to be a profitable business, but never equal to what it once was.
Perhaps one of the most famous sites of Zacatecas was held in June 1914 during the Mexican Revolution. "La Toma de Zacatecas (The Taking ofZacatecas), was the most bloody and cruel event in the Mexican Revolution. E 'was the battle of the world famous bandit "Pancho" Villa against the Federal Republic Army, under the then President Victoriano Huerta LED. Villa troops, known as Los Dorados were able to outwit and angle Bundeswehr. This was used primarily for intelligence Villa and his ability to the mountainous terrain to his advantage. In fact, a technique that uses the villa of fraud, so that the Bundeswehr Villa believe that the peoplean attack at some point. Villa was the position of the troops the night before the battle to surround the Bundeswehr. Villa troops also blocked all the cities above, so that the army had no choice but to surrender or die. Today, three major monuments of Pancho Villa and his two general fields (all three men on horseback) are rigid and celebration in honor of three of the biggest players in Mexico. You can use these statues are on top of Cerro de laBUPA, "which is exactly where it was held this event.
When visiting Zacatecas from the amount you will be amazed the places to admire. In fact, it is able to absorb a cable car or "Cable Car" tour around the beautiful aerial view of the well-preserved colonial city. A quick fact: The cable car was built by a Swiss company in late 1970. "El Cerro de la BUPA" is not only a platform for the statue of Pancho Villa, but the drive through the narrow and ruggedStreets, you could go back in time. Having learned about the Zacatecas mining "of history, you can visit the" El Eden ", a former mine which has been transformed into a museum and an underground nightclub is.
One of the best times to visit in September of Zacatecas, Zacatecas, since this is the "National Trade Fair (La Feria Nacional de Zacatecas) takes place. This event is a melting pot of cultural events. You have the chance to show art witness, horse racing,impressive culinary creations, bullfights, Palenque (small arena with musical guests, cock fighting, horse shows), and also charreadas (one drawn Rodeo). I said that time is this time of year just in the cool 70 degrees Celsius it? Another great festival is "The Morisma" held during the last week of August. This event celebrates the battles between Christians and Moors in Spain during the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. What is the mostThe amazing thing about this celebration is that it is a live presentation of the battles, this includes the actors in medieval costume, filled with real weapons (with spaces of course). Pretend to lead an extraordinary job in recreating this historic event, is how the story to life! Zacatecas' Cultural Festival (El Festival Cultural de Zacatecas) is another great event, but will take place during the week of Easter. This event is mainly on the arts, including poetry, literature, music is given,Painting, sculpture and film. People from all over the world to attend this cultural event. In fact, two years ago, there were participants from over 20 countries and has visited more than 40,000 tourists. This is definitely a global event because the participants not only from Mexico but from Japan, Iran, Russia, Spain, England and Austria, to name a few are mentioned. On the music scene, which is the way is clear, international artists, from Bob Dylan, Gloria Gaynor, RicardoArjona La Oreja de Van Gogh have amazed audiences with its timeless music.
Accommodation is very affordable and get most of the hotels that the traditional colonial style. Quinta Real is used in sand, and has been transformed, for your pleasure, in a five-star hotel. In fact, you are surrounded by bullfighting environment for detail minutes. If you want to continue the baroque then stay at the Hotel Emporio. Hotel Emporio has managed to maintainColonial style of the city, and from here you can admire the vitality of the city. Finally, the Hotel La Casona de los Vitrales an incredible place to linger awhile. As is rightly called "Windows Vitrales', the windows are well designed and decorated by a local artist. You must see to believe!
Unlike most cities, has only three Zacatecas Performing Arts Theater: Teatro Calderon Fernando, which was completed in 1897 and is a purely French Architecture (quite amazing when youYou ask me), Teatro Ramón López Velarde, who is a bit 'more commercial, acting for theater groups from Mexico City are often there for the general public; El Teatro IMSS, on the third theater in town, but unlike the other two This is an area of entertainment, especially for children. As for movie theaters, there is only one in the entire city! This is called the cinema MM. Previously, there were more films in the city, but most are abandoned or have been transformed intosomething else. During the golden age of Mexican cinema, were all these films to open, but once he had come to end, then the cinema. But why watch a movie if it was so much to see out there, including 24 museums! For example (Pedro Coronel Museum, which takes its name from Diego Rivera's son-in-law), international exhibition of works of art from Egypt, China, Mexico, Japan and Africa, to name a few. You can enjoy your time and original paintings by Picasso, Dali, andDelacroix! If you have always wanted the world's largest collection of masks, why not visit the Museo Rafael Coronel. However, when you get into modern art visit the Museo de Arte Manuel Abstracto Felguérez (The Museum of Abstract Art Manuel Felgurez). This special museum is the largest in Latin America and contemporary and abstract art by Manuel Felguérez (for which the museum takes its name), Juan Garcia Ponce, and Vlady, among many others. Indigenous native art, in particularthe Huichol tribe, one can enjoy close and personal to the Museum by Zacatechichi. The churches are similar in Zacatecas, or better yet, monuments, architectural art, which can withstand the toll of time. A church that you can not miss the city's cathedral, La Catedral Basilica de Zacatecas, with its baroque style. The detail and fantastic green stone carved red-was built between 1730 and 1760. Graven images of the apostles are almost incredible, to say nothing of the smallDetails! The remains of San Mateo Correa, a martyr of Zacatecas original from Pope John Paul II canonized, can be found. Unfortunately, the cathedral was during the religious persecutions of the early 20th century plundered. However, it is an architectural wonder! Another architectural beauty, is that you can not lose, and that was almost opposite the Cathedral, La Iglesia Santo Domingo de Guzman. How did the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, the Spanish Baroque style. Itwas built from 1746-1749 by the Jesuits, although the Jesuits lost control of the church, after their expulsion and followers of Santo Domingo has taken control (hence the name) of the church. What is spectacular about this building gold carved wooden altars, is hosted by the three ships. It 'really an incredible show!
If you want to take a walk through the city, is the best way Hidalgo Avenue (Avenida Hidalgo). This is Zacatecas "most important andengaging way. It takes literally as long as necessary for you on your way to the buildings of the colonial period, colonial-style meeting places, and even a shopping mall of the same species (Mercado Gonzalez Ortega). In fact, most streets are paved and in Zacatecas, and remind you about the roads in France, but I am full of life and color, unlike all the other ways you have seen. It is not uncommon for local bands on the road to see the implementationWeekend. As far as cooking is concerned, "La Leyenda" (The Legend) is one of the most popular restaurants in Zacatecas and its specialty dish called "El Minero Platero is" (The Miner Silversmith). You can also "El Barretero" (The Miner), the live music to accompany your meal features traditional Mexican food. Zacatecas to life at night, and there is entertainment for the young and those with young souls. "La Otra Espana" (The Other Spain), "Gaudi" and "Cactus" are three of thebar popular among young people, but places like "Cazadores and El Meson de Jobito" (formerly an old mansion) have a much more traditional type of environment. Oh, and when you go out do not forget to enjoy the Zacatecas traditional "Drink: Mezcal, which comes from the native agave, or agave plants in the area. Salud!
