Why go
- City in Zacatecas, Mexico.
- Served by Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL).
History
Zacatecas is the principal city within the municipality in Mexico of the same name, and the capital of the state of Zacatecas. Located in north-central Mexico, the city had its start as a Spanish mining camp in the mid-16th century. Native Americans had already known about the area's rich deposits of silver and other minerals. Due to the wealth that the mines provided, Zacatecas quickly became one of the most important mining cities in New Spain. The area saw battles during the turbulent 19th century, but the next major event was the Battle of Zacatecas during the Mexican Revolution when Francisco Villa captured the town, an event still celebrated every anniversary. Today, the colonial part of the city is a World Heritage Site, due to the Baroque and other structures built during its mining days. Mining still remains an important industry. The name Zacatecas is derived from the Zacateco people and has its roots in Nahuatl. The name means "people of the grasslands".
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Volaris Y4 (A320, A319) · 3 routes: Chicago, Los Angeles, Tijuana
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ) · 1 route: Mexico City*
- American Airlines AA (ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (SU9) · 1 route: Mexico City
- US Airways US (ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZCL has direct flights to 5 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Mexico City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tijuana).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zacatecas City, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.