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Cerro de la Bufa

📍 Cerro de la Bufa, Col. La Bufa, 98069 Zacatecas, Mexico
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Quick Facts

Location
Mexico
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Address
Cerro de la Bufa, Col. La Bufa, 98069 Zacatecas, Mexico
Coordinates
22.7773, -102.5634

Introduction

Cerro de la Bufa is Zacatecas' landmark hill, where the Spanish first found silver in 1546. The summit holds the Museo Toma de Zacatecas (1914 battle), the equestrian monument to Villa, Angeles and Natera, and the Capilla de la Virgen del Patrocinio. Mexico's first tourist cable car (1979) spans 650 m across the city to reach it.

✨ Highlights

1
Silver of 1546
Where the Spanish first found ore.
2
Toma de Zacatecas
Museum of the 1914 revolutionary battle.
3
Equestrian monument
Villa, Angeles and Natera in bronze.
4
Patrocinio chapel
Chapel of the city's patron virgin.
5
First teleférico
Mexico's pioneer tourist cable car, 1979.
6
City panorama
Pink cathedral and colonial rooftops.

🛈 Practical Info

→Time needed：1.5-2.5 hours
→Best：Dusk for city lights

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday0:00-24:00
Tuesday0:00-24:00
Wednesday0:00-24:00
Thursday0:00-24:00
Friday0:00-24:00
Saturday0:00-24:00
Sunday0:00-24:00

Open 24/7

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultCable car 100 MXN one way / 160 return
Child50 MXN one way / 80 return

Summit free; glass cabin extra

Transportation

Driving/Parking

15-min drive up the winding road from downtown

Bus

Teleferico from Cerro del Grillo above Mina El Eden

Note

A marked trail also climbs from the center

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Cerro de la Bufa?

Monday: 0:00-24:00; Tuesday: 0:00-24:00; Wednesday: 0:00-24:00; Thursday: 0:00-24:00; Friday: 0:00-24:00; Saturday: 0:00-24:00; Sunday: 0:00-24:00; Open 24/7

How much is the admission for Cerro de la Bufa?

Adult: Cable car 100 MXN one way / 160 return; Child: 50 MXN one way / 80 return; Summit free; glass cabin extra

How long should I spend at Cerro de la Bufa?

A typical visit takes 1.5-2.5 hours.

How do I get to Cerro de la Bufa?

Driving/Parking: 15-min drive up the winding road from downtown; Bus: Teleferico from Cerro del Grillo above Mina El Eden

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and available activities may change by season or policy; please confirm with the official venue before your visit.