History about Zacatecas
The words Nahuatl Zacatl, that mean the place where the grass grows, give the name of the state of Zacatecas and its capital
When the Spaniards arrived this zone occupied by some indigenuos groups.
)Zacatecos, Caxcanes,Tepehuanes and others.
The first time the Spaniards arrived in this region was in 1531howevewever the Spaniards stayed here for a short period of time, it was because of the rebellion of the local tribes heading by Caxcanes.


E V E N T S
Commonly the parties and fairs are to celebrate to a Santo Patron or a civic conmemoration.
In other hand, a programmed event can have a purpose of cultural diffusion.
Sport, commecial, crafts, gastronomy or industrial.
Actually in many of the regional celebrations are contemplated and included more than one mentioned aspects. In this way the following celebrations are relevant.

1. JEREZ ,ZACATECAS is now a magic town,it is 54 kilometers from Zacatecas.
2. A BARROCO FESTIVAL
3. THE FIRST PHOTOGRAPH STATE CONCERT
4.FESTIVAL CULTURAL OF ZACATECAS , where are represented the best artistic expressions
5. MORISMAS DE BRACHO.Is a centenary tradition which represents the battles between m Moros and Chistians.
6.The National Fair of Zacatecas.
Is celebrated the two last weeks of Semptember, showing the commercial and cultural development of the state.


M U S E U M S.
Some of the places more interesting are
THE CATHEDRAL opens from 10:00 16:00
SAN FRANCISC O Is a church and a convent, now converted in Rafael Coronel Museum,
you can see beatiful paintings there.
SANTO DOMINGO I was a church now is a Pedro Coronel Museum abaout art.
FRESNILLO It is 60 kilometers from Zacatecas, is very famous for the miracles or SANTO NIÑO DE ATOCHA, to this church come thousand of pilgrims from everywhere all the year.