Zacatecas State

Introducing Zacatecas State

The state of Zacatecas (zak-a-tek-as) is a dry, rugged, cactus-strewn expanse on the fringe of Mexico’s northern semideserts. The state is best known for the wealthy silver city of the same name. Visitors can enjoy the region’s historical and natural monuments: the mysterious ruins of La Quemada are a testament to centuries of cultures and the quirky rock formations of Parque Nacional Sierra de Órganos make a fascinating, if remote, getaway. The state is one of Mexico’s largest in area (73, 252 sq km) but smallest in population (1.37 million); it is believed that as many people again (1.5 million) from the state currently live in the United States.