Fresnillo

Fresnillo is a mid-size city in the Mexican state of Zacatecas . The city boasts a colonial downtown core, several cultural traditions with lively local festivals, one of the largest silver mines in the world, and is an important transportation hub for central Zacatecas.

The nearest airport with commercial flights is Zacatecas International Airport ( ZCL IATA ), about 1 hour by taxi from Fresnillo.

Taxi is the best way to get around in Fresnillo, but for safety reasons, call a taxi to your home or hotel and have someone take note of its plates and ID number. A growing number of mototaxis are seen in Fresnillo, though rather than custom built vehicles, they are often trailers attached to a regular motorcycle.

🌍 Templo del Sagrado Corazon ( Sacred Heart Church ), Calle Felipe Carrillo Puerto 106 . Beautiful colonial era church filled with iconic statuary and featuring a cupola lined with stained glass windows of the cross. 🌍 Mina Proaño . One of the world's largest silver mines, the mine at Fresnillo traces its history back to 1550. Tours are available. 🌍 Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Purificación ( Church of Our Lady of Purification ), Calle Juan de Tolosa, Centro . Colonial era church with neoclassical interior and Gothic exterior featuring a large single main bell tower. Santuario de Plateros , Plateros . Church in the village of Plateros, 5 km from downtown Fresnillo. The church is home to a silver relic called the Holy Child of Atocha that is believed to perform miracles. 🌍 Museo de Minería Napoleón Gómez Sada ( Mining Museum ), Av. Hidalgo . M-F 09:00 - 20:00, Sa 10:00 - 14:00, closed Su . Regional history museum that tells the story of mining in Fresnillo. Large machinery pieces are integrated into the museum's interior architecture giving it an air of authenticity. The museum features 6 exhibition galleries and includes a historical reference library. Free .

🌍 Parque Los Jales . Ecological park on the south side of the city that is habitat for more than 100 species of birds and reptiles, developed by the mining company. Walking trails and lakes with paddleboats. The lakes were originally tailings ponds from the mine.

🌍 El Viejo Mercado , García de La Cadena 18, Centro , ☏ +52 493 932 8584 . Daily 08:00 - 21:00 . Traditional Mexican restaurant with comfortable ambience and tasty regional dishes. M$250 . ( updated Feb 2024 ) 🌍 Lapa & Lapa , Av M. Hidalgo 329, Centro , ☏ +52 493 688 0161 . Daily 08:00 - 22:00 . Casual restaurant with light fare including sandwiches, paninis and wraps. M$200 . ( updated Feb 2024 ) 🌍 Miura , Priv. Libertad 603-649, Centro . Daily 14:00 - 22:00 . Good steaks on the grill, mediocre pizza, bad music. M$350 . ( updated Feb 2024 )

Local cantinas and bars in Fresnillo serve Mexican beer, mezcal, tequila, and aguas frescas. Mexico has a vibrant craft beer scene that is growing in many regions. Pulque, a traditional fermented agave drink, may be available in central Mexico. Non-alcoholic options include excellent Mexican coffee, fresh fruit juices (jugos naturales), and horchata.

🌍 Hotel del Fresno , Av. Hidalgo 109 Sur , ☏ +52 493 932 1120 . Check-in: 14:00 , check-out: 13:00 . Moderate hotel with on-site restaurant. Parking available (2 blocks away from hotel). M$1400 (Feb 2024) . ( updated Feb 2024 ) 🌍 Hotel Casa Blanca , Av. García Salinas Ote. 503, Centro , ☏ +52 493 932 0014 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Centrally located moderate hotel with clean, basic rooms. Tasty buffet breakfast. ( updated Feb 2024 ) 🌍 Hotel Casa Josefa , Circuitos, Técnicos, Del Fresno, Tecnologica , ☏ +52 493 157 2845 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Modern boutique hotel with off-street parking and laundry available. Difficult self-check-in process reflects generally poor service (good luck if something goes wrong). M$1000 (Feb 2024) . ( updated Feb 2024 ) 🌍 Avid Hotel , Paseo del Mineral 105, Emiliano Zapata , ☏ +52 493 122 8200 . Check-in: 15:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Clean, modern chain hotel in a residential-commercial area. M$1500 (Feb 2024) . ( updated Feb 2024 )

Fresnillo has three large traditional marketplaces, the traditional main market in the city center, one on the east side of town and one on the west side of town. There are also several tianguis (like a farmers market that takes place only on certain days of the week). 🌍 Mercado Hidalgo , Av. Hidalgo 102 . Daily 07:00 - 16:00 . Large central marketplace with vendors selling fruits and vegetables as well as juices and regional prepared foods including birria and Chinese food. Vendors sell household items and artesanias. Excellent place for an inexpensive breakfast. 🌍 Mercado Poniente , Av. Enrique Estrada , ☏ +52 493 103 1984 . Daily 08:00 - 18:00 . Clean, spacious marketplace with vendors selling fruits and vegetables as well as juices and regional prepared foods. 🌍 Mercado Oriente , &, Calle Ébano & Calle Duranguito, Centro . Daily 09:00 - 19:00 . Spacious marketplace with vendors selling fruits and vegetables as well as juices and regional prepared foods. Courtyard with outdoor tables to eat.

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