Other activities in Northern Central Highlands
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Cable Car
Zacatecas’ most exhilarating ride and the easiest way to Cerro de la Bufa’s summit is the Swiss-built cable car that crosses high above the city from Cerro del Grillo. It’s a short walk east from Mina El Edén (east entrance) to the teleférico ’s Cerro del Grillo station. Alternatively, huff up the steep steps of Callejón de García Rojas, which lead straight to the teleférico from Genaro Codina. Cars depart every 15 minutes (except when it’s raining or when winds exceed 60km/h) and the trip takes seven minutes.
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Taboada
Taboada is popular for its Olympic-size swimming pool (with very warm water), plus there’s a smaller pool for children and a hot thermal spa. A snack kiosk and a bar provide refreshments. Hourly ‘Nigromante’ minibuses, departing from Calzada de la Luz, will get you within 1.5km of Taboada; alternatively, jump off where the bus turns to Nigromante and walk the remaining 1.5km to the hot springs.
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La Gruta
Just past Parador del Cortijo at Km 9.5, La Gruta is justifiably a local and tourist favorite; it has three small pools where a thermal spring is channeled. The hottest is in a cave entered through a 27m tunnel, with water gushing from the roof, lit by a single shaft of sunlight.
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Incline Railway
This incline railway inches up (and down) the slope behind the Teatro Juárez to a terminal near the El Pípila monument. Heading up is fun, but to descend, save your pennies and walk down (there are two obvious well-paved routes).
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Escondido Place
Escondido Place has seven small outdoor pools and three connected indoor pools, each progressively hotter. The picturesque grounds have plenty of picnicking space and there’s a kiosk for drinks and snacks.
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Promo Tur
From Querétaro, day trips to the missions plus other longer guided trips can also be arranged through the private tour operator Promo Tur.
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Tirolesa 840
Cerro de la Bufa is the site of a zip-line, Tirolesa 840, a 1km ride (840m of actual flying) across a former open-pit mine.
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Balneario Xote
The family-oriented Balneario Xote water park is 3.5km off the highway down the same cobblestone road as Taboada.
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De la O Tours
Takes tours to Real De Catorce and horseback-riding trips. Does airport pickups.
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Mika Matsuishi & Felipe Olmos Workshops
Hands-on, bimonthly puppet workshops for creative souls. Materials included.
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Cavas de Freixenet
The winery Cavas de Freixenet is where you can see wine being made by método champenoise (champagne method) during free 40-minute tours.
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