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City and municipality in Zacatecas, Mexico
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Established as a mining centre in colonial times, the city of Sombrerete is a city of 25,000 people (2020) in Zacatecas. It is a traditional town whose historical centre is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The river Diezmo runs through the city.
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A protected natural area that is known for its rock formations in capricious forms of high altitude, which has earned it worldwide popularity as it has been the site of multiple films.
Traditional Mexican food. Buffet available. Drinks include cafe olla and aguas frescoes.
Birria is the house specialty, and they also have menudo on the weekends.
Mexican-style seafood restaurant: shrimp, oysters, fish, ceviche.
Local bar downtown with live music.
Clean, modern hotel. On-site restaurant.
Moderate hotel in the center of town. Clean rooms, on-site restaurant.
Moderate hotel.
Modern hotel next to Jardin Zaragoza. Clean with spacious rooms. On-site restaurant and off-street parking.
The downtown area (centro) is easily walkable, but a taxi will be needed for further explorations.
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