jerezano
Jun 25, 2008, 9:33 PM
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Re: [Ed and Fran] Cheap Clean Hotels in Zacatecas
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Hello,
Go to www.hostellingmexico.com or www.hostelworld.com
Two blocks from the Cathedral in downtown Zacatecas is the Hostal Villa Colonial which I can reccomend. I don't know about the others. You can get a private room in Villa Colonial which is just as good or better than in most budget Hotels. Check it out. No room service, of course.
As to Zacatecas itself. It is at a very high altitude. Almost 7000 feet. Local joke is that we have two seasons (stations). Winter and the Railroad station. Shows you how long that joke has been around.
Hills. Zacatecas is like San Francisco except the hills are steeper.
This is no place for people with health problems which can be aggravated by the high altitude and by the constant climbing.
Our central bus station can be particularly cold in the winter with the wind blasting through the building.
I usually reccomend that people bring a light sweater for evening wear even during the hottest days of summer.
Zacatecas is a fascinating city to visit. Colonial architecture, 7 or more museums, concerts, etc. Very active Tourism office located across from the Cathedral. Many people don't realize that at the height of the silver boom Zacatecas was larger and more important to the Spanish Empire than Mexico City itself. The Cathedral itself is probably the most fascinating example of neo baroque architecture called something like Chigauresque in all Mexico. I never can remember that name. So, by all means, come and enjoy.
There is no large gringo colony. The gringos are perhaps 20 or so and are all working people. Very few retirees. No trouble about speaking Spanish. You will find English speakers almost within fingertip reach. Very friendly police. Special tourist police too. Wise not to bring a car. Traffic problems. Forget parking.
From the bus station to the central Independence Square you can catch a local bus every 10 minutes or so. Just ask Centro? and the driver will tell you yes, or to wait for a specific route number. No problems with luggage. Of course Taxi's available and not too expensive, although some out-of-state taxi drivers may take you the long way, so negotiate the fare before you get in. Not prevalent.
Hotel Conde, Hotel Condessa across the street are both on Independence square. I would say both 1 star. I found the Conde to be cleaner than the Condessa but more commercial.
jerezano.
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