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City in the Mexican state of Zacatecas
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Nochistlán, sometimes known as Nochistlan de Mejia, is a small town in the southern part of Mexico's state of Zacatecas. It is a charming colonial town that is popular among couples as a romantic weekend getaway. It is sometimes called la tierra de los músicos (the land of musicians) in acknowledgment of the pervasive sounds of music that seem to never stop. The town is designated as one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.
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Original waterworks built by Spanish settlers during the colonial era of the 18th century.
St Francis of Asisi Church
Beautiful baroque church with neo-Gothic elements. The interior is spectacularly colorful with a series of murals painted in the 19th century. The church is known for its large Christ image and for its old mesquite wood floors.
The town square with paved walkways, a central fountain, and towering shade trees. The Parian is along one side and the Church of St Francis of Asisi is just across the street. Great place for people watching!
Traditional restaurant with family atmosphere and a menu featuring seafood specialties. Recommend the shrimp campechanas.
Family friendly restaurant serving mostly seafood. The house specialty is the Zacatecan molcajete, a huge stone bowl filled with mixed seafood (enough to serve two).
Casual basic seafood restaurant. Cash only.
Casual place for roast chicken, carnitas, pork ribs, etc.
Moderate hotel with cramped sparsely furnished rooms.
Moderate hotel with dated facilities.
Moderate hotel with decent rooms. No air conditioning. Night club next door makes for some noisy evenings.
Many people use combis or shuttle services to get to Nochistlan, but a less expensive and more comfortable way would be to use an Omnibus de Mexico bus which has frequent departures from Aguascalientes.
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