🇲🇽 ZACATECAS, MEXICO | DAVID and the GREAT GLASS TELEFERICO! | CERRO de la BUFA | ZACATECAS PART 1

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In the first part, we head up in the world to gain an overview of the city up Cerro de la Bufa (Bufa Hill), famous in the Mexican Revolution, across from Cerro El Grillo. We then head down in the Zacatecas Teleferico - I paid a little extra for the Cabina de Cristal, or in other words, the GLASS BOTTOMED cable car!
As described in this video, I was in Zacatecas for 2 weeks and this is the FIRST of FOUR VIDEOS coming from Zacatecas! In future videos we are heading to the famous drinking spot, Las Quince Letras, we are going to Jerez de Garcia Salinas, a Pueblo Magico, and we'll be going down El Eden Mine - Zacatecas is famous for silver, gold, onyx and quartz mining, among other things!
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[@davidostrowski679]

Hola amigos! Welcome to Zacatecas for PART 1 in a 4 PART series from another amazing Mexican City! The next videos will be coming from Centro, Las Quince Letras, Mina El Eden and finally Jerez (as suggested by many of you!). Please remember that videos are edited/uploaded up to 2 weeks behind real-time due to the fact I teach online 4 days a week and at the time of upload I am up in sweltering Monterrey! *What's your favourite thing about Zacatecas? Tell me below!* 🇲🇽❤ ¡Hola amigos! ¡Bienvenido a Zacatecas para la PARTE 1 en una serie de 4 PARTES de otra increíble ciudad mexicana! Los próximos videos provendrán de Centro, Las Quince Letras, Mina El Edén y, finalmente, Jerez (como lo sugirieron muchos de ustedes). Recuerde que los videos se editan / suben hasta 2 semanas después del tiempo real debido al hecho de que enseño en línea 4 días a la semana y en el momento de la carga, estoy en el sofocante Monterrey. *¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de Zacatecas? ¡Dime abajo!* 🇲🇽❤

[@desertpair2]

I like Centro a lot. The twisty cobblestone streets (if you want a car, you want a SMALL one!) and the old buildings, cathedrals, etc. Built into the mountainside and very picturesque! We stayed with relatives in the nearby "village" of Tacoaleche. I found that place to be an interesting off-the-beaten-path Mexico, with almost no outside anglo interruption of the local culture. I never saw another white guy the whole time we were there (about 10 days, I think, the first time; and about three days the second time), and I felt a little out of place walking down the street by myself and people would look at me like I was a blue octopus or something. BUT they were all very friendly. Almost every morning, I would get up fairly early and walk down to the main drag . . . and go into several stores, the panaderia, the carniceria, fruteria, and sundry tiendas and mercados. I find it fascinating how specialized the stores are in a small village. All in all, a pleasant experience in a town in the middle of nowhere. Interestingly enough . . . people would get dressed up and drive into town to visit the "upscale" Wal-Mart in Zacatecas.

[@davidostrowski679]

@@desertpair2 awesome story Denys! For some reason I've missed you off the list of Patreons at the end of this. WHY WHY WHY!!! You'll get a special mention soon I promise! 3 more Zaca videos to edit!

[@desertpair2]

@@davidostrowski679 Not to worry, David. Your personal replies occasionally are most appreciated!

[@toribiopena3808]

Te recomiendo visitar tacoaleche ahí está el Santo niño de las palomitas

[@davidostrowski679]

@@toribiopena3808 en Monterrey?

[@antoniopessoa5704]

Finally!! Zacatecas! I loved the video and am looking forward to the next three videos in this series. Looks like you enjoyed your time there. Hope your last few days in Mexico are filled with great memories, and I can't wait to experience new countries and adventures with you, David. :)

[@davidostrowski679]

Antonio! I can't believe it's the last week but looking forward to new countries!

[@paulaharmony]

David: ¡Me encantó! Gracias por todo tu trabajo el cual es cada día más orgánico. Un abrazo desde un rincón de México.

[@CorinneMauricio]

My Dad is from Zacatecas, due to covid we haven’t been able to visit with my daughter. This was like a little trip to Mexico in my living room. I loved loved loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing your travels.

[@lauraarbuckle6119]

Zacatecas .... why do you love it so much

[@davidostrowski679]

It personifies Mexico! I loved it that literally no one I met spoke any English and it forced me to use Spanish and feel like a local, hence why I'm not a fan of Vallarta or San Miguel!

[@purpleverse5472]

Zacatecas is a dream that you have to live to appreciate it as it deserves. Beautiful place, excellent video David, kisses ❤️😘

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks for joining the chat Martha! Next time, mezcal, costanzos and PIGEONS!!

[@purpleverse5472]

@@davidostrowski679 it was a pleasure David, I am impatient for the next video, I can not wait, mezcal, constanzos and ... pigeons? 😲

[@liladezacchicago6360]

My home state!

[@davidostrowski679]

Loved Zacatecas. I am definately going back when I'm back in Mexico!

[@joelwalberg9802]

Mexico is one of the best travel experiences most Americans won't have due to outdated paranoia. I had never considered Zacatecas, but this just put it on my radar.

[@davidostrowski679]

Absolutely right. I even get fellow Brits saying I'm insane for going to Mexico for so long, but most of them just read scaremongering articles about Cancun or Acapulco and assume that's all Mexico is about. Enjoy Zacatecas! I'll be back there later this year!

[@erikawoods8975]

I just came back from SLP and was thinking of you. Thank you for another great video!

[@jameslee7549]

Wow! I am tingling, truly. Beginning my day with you is a new ritual that seems to improve my mood throughout the entire day. Love the shots of the VW Beetles as mine is a black 2013 lol. The city is incredible and I'm grateful to you for recording your visit. You're enjoying a time in your life that is irreplaceable and you are doing it right. Looking forward to the next videos. Love, Jim

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Jim! Next one will be up tomorrow!

[@huranopsicopata.730]

No entiendo por qué no le han dado la difusión que se merece a esa ciudad tan bonita..

[@davidostrowski679]

¡Absolutamente! Esperemos que los videos como este ayuden. Menciono en el siguiente video lo acogedor que se sintió, ¡me encantó allí! Lugar muy comodo

[@mjc42701]

Yes, Thanks for the new video, can't wait to see more...

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks for joining the chat! Next one should be on Wednesday

[@javierorozco5207]

Buen video Felicidades David.

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias amigo!

[@huranopsicopata.730]

Saludos David! gracias por los subtitulos

[@davidostrowski679]

De nada Octavio! Lo siento si no son precisos, es solo una traducción automática!

[@huranopsicopata.730]

@@davidostrowski679 lo entendí perfecto 👌

[@davidostrowski679]

@@huranopsicopata.730 excellente!!

[@JoseTorres-vp6sk]

Thank you for posting this...I've been waiting for this to come out since I found out you were in Zacatecas!!! Arriba Zacatecas...si señor!!!

[@davidostrowski679]

De nada Jose! You have 3 more Zacatecas videos to enjoy! Going to start editing the next one tomorrow. Just wait until Jerez. There are tears for the first time! Jaja

[@SD-gm4iy]

Awesome

[@freddylopez2021]

Great video thanks for sharing BEAUTIFUL ZACATECAS

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Freddy you're welcome!

[@mayam13juegosmexicanos88]

Gracias por compartir tan buen video, un abrazo!

[@pamdleve]

What a beautiful place! Take care David

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Pam! Canada in a few days! Hope you're well!

[@Beats_By_G]

I went to Zacatecas many springs ago; I really enjoyed it. The cable cars were smaller and more run down back then; these ones look wider and more modern. Great video editing! I hope more people visited Zacatecas, but it's off the usual routes. I'm sure more people would visit it if a fast train were available: León-Ags-Zac-SLP and back. Maybe in the future. Cheers!

[@davidostrowski679]

Hola Checo! Gracias amigo! Definately buses in that area can be a nightmare. I'm glad I could visit before it gets overrun by tourists!

[@tamaratrussell]

That green-gray plant like organism clinging to the rocks is lichen. A lichen is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship. The combined lichen has properties different from those of its component organisms. Lichens come in many colors, sizes, and forms. Lichen help break down the granite rocks.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Tamara! I probably learnt that at school but it's long forgotten. I thought it was related to algae somehow!

[@keineahnung6124]

When I lived in Guadalajara the wall surrounding our backyard was covered with lichen,it would turn black to brown to green to rust colored depending on the seasons,

[@salgamar5691]

Bless you !!! Davidddd....

[@alalesc3796]

My home state, just BEAUTIFUL!!

[@josemanuelz2687]

Thank you very much David for showing us this part of our country... It was an amaizing video... The views are great! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

[@davidostrowski679]

You're welcome Jose! Thanks as always!

[@HistoricoSanSebastian2018]

Hi David, lovely, beautiful video, thank you so much. Thanks for spreading talent. They have given me a crazy desire to go to Zacatecas and walk from the mine, the street of the cricket and get to the center, as I have always done, go through the source of the lanterns, go through the cathedral. I think I should close my business and go before November after the cold will be too much for me.

[@davidostrowski679]

Hola Azul, gracias! I miss Zacatecas already! I really enjoyed the cooler weather, reminds me of UK!

[@JoseRojas-fk1sp]

Hi King Dvd Zacatecas is a great city to visit, thanks you show to the wolrd our MÉXICO. abrazos

[@biancaruiz6227]

Hola, soy de Zacatecas, tu video es hermoso, resalta lo mejor de la ciudad. Espero hayas probado los deliciosos helados rellenos!

[@Lunaakoyoc6]

Cuáles son los helados rellenos? 😱

[@Lunaakoyoc6]

Cuáles son los helados rellenos? 😱

[@dannhymir9678]

Fact: the Teleferico (cable car) in Zacatecas was one of the first of its kind in Mexico and Latin America (installed in the 1970s), and was the first in the world to criss-cross an entire city. Zacatecas also played a very important part in extraction of silver (highest yield in the world alongside Peruvian SLP mines) and gold for Spanish crown. That's why you can still find Royal Mints in Zacatecas and smaller cities/towns like Jerez. It was also once the 2nd largest Spanish city in Mexico during the early colonial period and a religious capital for various Catholic orders (Jesuits, Franciscans, etc.), convents, and monasteries. It was from Zacatecas that many explorers and conquistadors went north (northern Mexico and U.S.) as well as Catholic missionaries.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks for the info amigo. I'm editing the El Eden Mine video right now! #silver

[@AlejandraGonzalez-qh4nk]

Amazing! Love the video... and the view ^.^

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias Ivette!

[@chrislopez3568]

Excellent video. You are a PRO. Thanks for sharing Did update my agenda on SNLP. Its only week and a half from now Cant wait. Bye.

[@davidostrowski679]

Awesome man! Let me know what you think of SLP! Zacatecas is a close contender for my fav place in Mex!

[@chrislopez3568]

@@davidostrowski679 I sure will

[@adrianadavila6676]

I can wait,, David and don't forget sunscreen 🌞 Gracias my friend 🍷

[@davidostrowski679]

Jaja it was 41c yesterday in Monterrey! Only 30c today. Dios Mio!

[@adrianadavila6676]

@@davidostrowski679 we went camping and we didn't last the night .... Is to Caliente " 😎

[@makeupmagician]

I really like the music you use for your videos.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks! It's all from Epidemic Sound

[@bananapatch9118]

We are researching cities in Mexico for retirement and have it down under 10 cities. We want cool temps, a good hospital/healthcare, not the highest prices in the country, and friendly people. Zacatecas and Cholula are two of the smaller cities we are looking at...we wonder if we’d get bored after a while. We currently live in the US in a city of 350,000. We hope to live in a walkable city...we love to walk and ride bikes. Anyway, we love your videos ! We may have to visit many cities for a couple months each. What do you think...could you live full time in Zacatecas ? Thx !

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey! Zacatecas would definitely satisfy your requirements, however I'm not sure I would live there permanently. Out of Zacatecas and Cholula I'd definitely prefer Zacatecas. Jerez is one of my favourite magic towns (a new video coming from there soon when I return from my KZbin break!). Zaca is walkable and ideal for a slower pace of life. Very cool in the mornings!

[@Comentanda]

What a interesting Day 925 in Zacatecas where the city is known the city with a face of pink stone and a heart of silver and the silver number is 925

[@davidostrowski679]

OMG that's amazing! It was meant to be!

[@ninodivino1088]

Hey David, great video :) I would love to try mexico, as i am recovering from some health conditions, i need good quality of air. Please could i ask, which areas you recommend so far as best option?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey thanks! I've not had a problem anywhere except Mexico City, but more due to the altitude than any air problems (plus I smoke which doesn't help). Anywhere else has been no different from any other country I've been to!

[@ninodivino1088]

@@davidostrowski679 ah that's great news :) Thanks. I'm very keen to try. Looks wonderful.

[@Sheilawisz]

Little known fact: The city of Zacatecas can sometimes experience snowfall in the Winter months! Certainly not a lot of snow, but it snows anyway! Oh by the way David, I have just subscribed to your channel, I like your energy and style.

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Sheila! Snow in Mexico! Loco! I miss Zaca already. Part 2 is up tomorrow

[@juvvalan1654]

Nogales, Saltillo, Durango, Cd. Juarez, Zacatecas, in all those cities snows in January

[@HouseofCid]

Great video! I’ve been looking forward to the Zacatecas videos! Need to plan a trip soon, haven’t been there since I was 10 yrs old!

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks girl! It was the best! Jerez is coming (thanks to you!)

[@carolinacardona6637]

El Cerro de la Bufa fue bautizado así por Juan de Tolosa, uno de los conquistadores de la ciudad ya que bufa que es una palabra de origen aragonés que quiere decir vejiga de cerdo, ya que le fue encontrada esa forma parecida. El Cerro es importante dentro de la historia de la Revolución Mexicana ya que el ejército villista tomó la ciudad desde es Cerro y el del grillo, atacaron al ejército federal en tan sólo minutos para así dar inicio a la Revolución

[@luisalbertoramirez3910]

I wait so much for this video :D I hope you have a super fun days in Zacatecas because it's beautiful enjoining from CDMX

[@davidostrowski679]

Gracias amigo! I left Zaca on Saturday (now in Monterrey) but there are still 3 more to come from Zacatecas this week. Hope CDMX is all good! Hot and stormy here amigo!

[@luisalbertoramirez3910]

@@davidostrowski679 Monterrey 😍 I was there in April please vitis "La huasteca" and "Chipinque" magical places and the view is amazing bro :D

[@davidostrowski679]

@@luisalbertoramirez3910 unfortunately I'm only filming 1 video as I only have 1 day free when I'm not working then I fly to Canada on Saturday I will try Huasteca as I'm sure I can get a bus!

[@luisalbertoramirez3910]

@@davidostrowski679 😱 I hop you can go even if you don't film :3

[@keishaluvsspanish6670]

Wow David, awesome video as usual. You have shown me so many more places I need to visit. Your personality is great, you're the best💖

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Keisha! You're the best! Next one will be up tomorrow!

[@FernMcCostigan]

Don't leave David, you are a true Mexican my friend, amazing video and content as always, big hug and blessings! PS have you thought of going to Tlaxcala and Aguascalientes?

[@davidostrowski679]

Fern! Aguas was on my plan when I was in Querétaro but due to having to meet Erin I had to be in GTO on a specific date so will definately go in future! I'll be back at some point, but I really need to see some other countries!

[@markasdievovaikas]

That's lichen on the rocks....

[@bananapatch9118]

Also, the US State dept lists Zacatecas as “ reconsider travel do to crime /gang activity”.....your thoughts ??? Thx !

[@davidostrowski679]

I'm not really bothered! I find these warnings are always highly inaccurate and purely scaremongering

[@liladezacchicago6360]

New subscriber!

[@davidostrowski679]

WELCOME LILA!!

[@spookyryu]

Nice intro David

[@davidostrowski679]

Thanks Spooky hope you're good amigo

[@spookyryu]

@@davidostrowski679 not that bad with some debts but aside of that I cant complain ^_^

[@jafethchavez1117]

❤❤❤🇲🇽

[@malice41414]

Hi Dave. Watched your video on my phone last night, so I wasn't able to comment. I hate all of the videos of Zacatecas, thus far. I know that you will makes some awesome videos on my mother's hometown. I absolutely love it and every time I had visited, I always wanted to live there one day. :) We would always stay at the "Hotel Condessa" when we arrived and before leaving. We basically stayed with relatives the rest of the time.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Wow! It looks awesome there 😄 The views are spectacular.

[@davidostrowski679]

It was epic! How's CDMX? I'll be there on Sat night. Well, in transit at the airport at least!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@davidostrowski679 It's been very nice here. Blue skies mild temps. Be glad you were gone last week when the taxis blocked off streets in the Centro and protested Uber and attacked drivers.

[@elizabethvazquez6540]

Hola David soy de San Luis Potosí pero Zacatecas es muy hermoso también yo antes viajaba mucho para allá te recomiendo las gorditas de doña Julia se encuentra en el centro de Zacatecas muy ricas saludos

[@fortniteros1723]

Hola david soy de zacatecas

[@davidostrowski679]

¡Hola! ¡Ahora estoy en Canadá!

[@fortniteros1723]

@@davidostrowski679 felicidade bro

[@richardjongen5005]

Respect! Brave men. El téleferico me da mucho miedo desde niño jaja

[@davidostrowski679]

Jaja on the mine tour there were mucho miedo niños. Niños horrible!

[@JobSalazar]

Q 1- How is the hotel pricing in the downtown area?

[@davidostrowski679]

Hey amigo, unfortunately I have no idea. I stay in Airbnbs, the one I stayed at was extremely basic right next to the basilica, about $110usd total for 2 weeks. There were a lot budget hotels though and a couple on the main drag that were more high-end

[@Swampzoid]

How very unreal this place looks. The view form the glass cable car was captivating.

[@davidostrowski679]

It was awesome! Right up there with SLP!

[@Sheilawisz]

Hello David! No wonder that you were out of breath, Zacatecas is over 2400 meters above sea level! Excellent video of one of my favorite cities, Highland Mexico is the best! If you like Guanajuato and Zacatecas, you'll definitely enjoy Pachuca. We are a cold weather city too, thanks to the altitude. Cheers, and have a great time! =)

[@davidostrowski679]

Ohh amazing Sheila! I love cold weather Mexico! Closer to UK temperatures that I grew up with. I'll have to check out Pachuca when I'm back in Mexico! Gracias!

[@josepv]

You got a haircut! Looks great!

[@davidostrowski679]

Huh? I haven't had a haircut in 15 months lol

[@josepv]

@@davidostrowski679 sorry, it looked like you got it cut....oh well looks good anyway.

[@davidostrowski679]

Haha u might be getting it cut short in Montreal

[@franciscodelbarrio2101]

Hola como estas te gusta México e

[@PalaminoHills]

Jesus, Mary & Joseph. I cannot look!

[@davidostrowski679]

I don't get it. LOL

[@Sheilawisz]

@@davidostrowski679 I think he means the glass-floor Teleferico and how high it goes above the streets, it's very scary but wonderful at the same time! XD