Following the working meeting with Governor David Monreal Ávila, the Consul General of Spain in Guadalajara, Jesús Manuel Gracia Aldaz, praised the state’s rich heritage and its global historical significance. “Zacatecas is a world-renowned city, a World Heritage City, with a cathedral and monuments that are jewels of Mexican Baroque, in addition to its great […]
The Zacatecas government announces a Queen Symphony concert this Saturday in Plaza de Armas.
As a surprise for the people of Zacatecas by Governor David Monreal Ávila, given the high audience demand generated by its first performance at the Fernando Calderón Theater, the Queen Symphonic concert will be held this Saturday, April 26, free of charge, in Plaza de Armas, so that thousands of Zacatecans can enjoy this magnificent […]
Zacatecas, part of The Great Escape
The National Chamber of Commerce of Zacatecas (Canacozac) will launch the Great Escape, the Good End of Tourism program during this holiday season and through May 31st. The goal is to promote the attractions of the state’s 58 municipalities in order to increase visitor numbers. Therefore, participating tourism entrepreneurs and service providers will offer promotions […]
Outrage in Zacatecas over animal abuse; donkey collapses during parade at the Jerez Fair
The spotlight has been placed on the authorities of the municipality of Jerez and the government of the state of Zacatecas after a series of images and a video went viral depicting acts of torture and animal abuse during the massive horse parade held last year at the Spring Fair. Since last Saturday, images began […]
Zacatecas, first in the nation in gold mining
Gold production in Zacatecas reached its highest levels in at least two years, according to the country’s latest Mining and Metallurgical Industry Report. In February 2025, the state’s mines reported the extraction of 4,055 kilograms, making Zacatecas the leading gold producer in Mexico. According to statistics released by INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), […]
Capital registers 100% hotel occupancy
All hotels in the capital’s Historic Center registered 100 percent occupancy during the holy days, highlighted the head of the Zacatecas Tourism Secretariat (Secturz), Le Roy Barragán Ocampo. He explained that visitors began arriving on Tuesday and that occupancy level continued until Holy Saturday, although he acknowledged that many tourists are leaving today and others […]
Regularization of “chocolate” cars in Zacatecas generates more than 445 million pesos
Zacatecas has collected 445 million 467 thousand pesos through the regularization fee for used vehicles of foreign origin. During the more than three years in which this program has been implemented, 178,187 “chocolate” cars have been brought into compliance, the fifth highest figure among the 17 states where the process can be carried out according […]
Thousands of people gather to witness the Procession of Silence in the streets of Zacatecas’ Historic Center.
As part of the Holy Week celebrations, the traditional Silent Procession took place this Friday through the streets of the capital’s Historic Center. This procession is one of the most representative expressions in the state and is part of the activities of the 2025 Zacatecas Cultural Wellbeing Festival.In front of thousands of Zacatecans and local, […]
Zacatecas Cultural Festival 2025: Zacatecas State Symphonic Band presents traditional Holy Thursday concert
The traditional Holy Thursday concert was celebrated with emotion and standing ovations, featuring a majestic performance by the Zacatecas State Symphonic Band, under the baton of guest conductor Luis Manuel Sánchez Rivas, as part of the 2025 Zacatecas Cultural Wellbeing Festival. From the dramatic power of Carmina Burana, in a brilliant instrumental version, to the […]
Zacatecas Charros seek a place in the National Championship
The Lienzo Charro Monumental Zacatecas, located in the permanent facilities of the Zacatecas National Fair (Fenaza), has been designated as the official venue for the 2025 State Charrería Championship, where a direct ticket to the Congress and National Championship, to be held in Aguascalientes, will be at stake. The choice was confirmed during a meeting […]