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Pinos is a small historic town in the state of Zacatecas in the Bajío region of Mexico. Rich in colonial history, the town was once a silver mining center that was part of the historic Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (a ). Pinos is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
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St Matthews Church
Historic church with a beautiful stone and brick exterior that almost looks like it's falling apart but the story is that the church was never actually finished despite construction starting in 1591. Inside is another story, because the interior is finished with smooth plaster with a white finish that gives it a clean, serene feeling. There is a Museum of Sacred Art adjacent to the church.
Colonial era church with a baroque architecture and elaborate interior with a number of religious statues. Flower garden outside.
Beautiful baroque style church with a stunning interior featuring an ostentatious altar covered in gold with lots of niches for statues of saints.
Regional history museum with artifacts gathered from the local area. The exhibits tell interesting tales from the town's 400 year old history.
Aqueduct
Small picturesque park centered around a 17th century aqueduct.
Ruins of a 17th century mining hacienda.
Traditional Mexican cuisine.
Cantina-style seafood restaurant serving botanas and spicy micheladas. Locals recommend the aguachile toast.
Traditional hotel in a restored (very) old inn. Rustic wood beams, rough saltillo tile floors, talavera tile on the bar and in the kitchen area, it's a place that just oozes old-school Mexican style and flavor at every corner. Guests can explore an old tunnel beneath the hotel that was used as a hiding space if trouble came around. No on-site restaurant. Cash only, no credit cards accepted.
Moderate traditional hotel with rooms set around a central courtyard. Rooms are spacious and clean though minimally furnished. WiFi and cable TV available.
Traditional moderate hotel with rustic decor and large, comfortable, clean rooms. Off-street parking available. Doors locked at 20:00. Cash only, no credit cards.
Traditional hotel with basic rooms, many updated. WiFi and pay TV channels available.
By bus
Transportes Frontera operates hourly buses from San Luis Potosi to Crucero - Pinos. The one-hour trip costs M$108 (April 2024). Rojo de los Altos has one daily bus for the same price.
Walking is the best way to get around within the town of Pinos, which has no real hills and an easily navigated central downtown area.
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