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 […]

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 […]

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 […]