Bufa Mountain (El Cerro de la Bufa) lies east of Zacatecas and is one of the area’s most visited attractions. Climb the mountain and see the beautiful vista of the city. Look for its main buildings, including the El Cubo aqueduct and the Catedral Basílica de la Asunción de María de Zacatecas, the impressive baroque cathedral in the historic quarter. Visit the museum dedicated to the Battle of Zacatecas. If you are comfortable with heights, have some fun on the daring zip line.
Explore several interesting sites at the top of Bufa Mountain. See the Santuario de la Virgen del Patrocinio, a chapel dedicated to the Virgin where the people of Zacatecas pay homage. Relax in the nice open space of the Plaza de la Revolución Mexicana (Mexican Revolution Square) with its large bronze sculptures dedicated to the generals who fought during the revolution. Try to recognize Francisco Villa, famously known as Pancho Villa, Felipe Ángeles and Pánfilo Natera García. The Observatorio Meteorológico de Zacatecas (Meteorological Observatory) founded in 1876 is also located on Bufa Mountain.
Before you leave the mountain, visit the teleferico (cable car), which has been working since 1979. This aerial conveyance uses Swiss technology and safety standards and is one of the most frequently visited attractions of Zacatecas. Enjoy the impressive views from the more than 700-yard (650-meter) trajectory, crossing the city in about 7 minutes.
Another point of interest near El Cerro de la Bufa is the Museo de la Toma de Zacatecas, a museum opened in 1984 to commemorate the famous battle that took place in 1914 on that same spot. See weapons and clothes used during the battle and browse a scale model of the region, historic photographs, documents and newspapers of the time. Learn the major role that Pancho Villa and others had during the Mexican Revolution and why they are still admired and loved by the people of México.
