Fresnillo & Plateros Excursion

No plans in Zacatecas? Don't miss this excursion to Fresnillo, the mining capital of Mexico. We'll also go to the town of Plateros to admire the revered carving of the Santo Niño de Atocha.

Fresnillo & Plateros Excursion

We'll leave at the time of your choice from your hotel in Zacatecas towards Fresnillo, considered the mining capital of Mexico.

Upon arrival, we will learn about notable historical figures from Fresnillo, such as the painter Francisco Goitia and the composer Tomás Méndez. Then we will enter the Proaño mine, one of the most profitable silver mines in the world.

We will learn various interesting facts about the mine, and at the end of the visit, we will leave Fresnillo and head to the nearby town of Plateros. In this town, we will visit the Sanctuary of the Niño de Atocha, a key site of Catholic veneration in inland Mexico.

The carving of the Santo Niño de Atocha attracts pilgrims from both Mexico and abroad. We'll discover the reasons for its veneration during the tour.

Finally, from Plateros, we will return to Zacatecas, with arrival at your hotel scheduled for four hours after pickup.

Visit the Proaño Mine

Excursions to the Proaño mine are available only on Saturdays and Sundays, with departure at 9:45 am.