ZACATECAS! MEXICO - My First Impressions

Zacatecas has a history that goes back almost 500 years! In today's video I take a look around this old mining town of the north and give an honest account on my first impressions.
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[@johncillis3431]

I found my wife in Zacatecas, who worked for Mexicana Airlines downtown office (now closed), when I was working in Zacatecas as a hotel systems instructor at one of their main hotels, then a Holiday Inn, not far from the Cathedral and Central Plaza. I was there three weeks, and even arriving in the city in a taxi with my colleague and translator, Fernando, we were impressed with the way the buildings were lit at night, to show them off in all their glory and antiquity. The people of Zacatecas were so kind to us 'Dos Gringos'--Fernando and I were both of Latin ancestry, me Italian/American, Fernando Mexican/American, and we agreed with each other that we would be laid back and abide by 'when in Rome' standards, which included accepting drinks if offered since our employer, IBM, normally forbid us to drink with clients. But I was one of the team supervisors, so I told my employee "we're going to have fun'. And we did. The hotel manager took us out every night, often to play pool, or their female employees would invite us to go dancing. Fernando even got close to one fine young lady, but I did not date clients, having know way of knowing I would stumble into my soulmate and now mother of our 23 yo daughter two days before flying to Hualtulco, our next Holiday Inn client, only because she spoke beautiful English as a Mexicana agent, was not a client, and allowed me to drop the stupidest pickup line and only one I ever used in my life when she told me my friend and I were dancing at youth clubs I said "Then show me what adults do in Zacatecas'. She fluttered her eyes and winked at me and I thought that was that, but then the next day, knowing I was shy, she called me at my clients hotel and asked me out.... Our story was quite famous in Zacatecas during '94, when we met, and we dated by air, because I was a business traveler and she worked for Mexicana, Mexicana gave me free passage from San Francisco to Mexico while we dated. 29 years later, she is a US citizen, and an assistant superintendent to a large Phoenix school district, having previously been a vice principal in Zacatecas at a school that taught English, and she's been with our school system 28 years. When living in Mexico, she met Mexico's President, and in Arizona, we were invited to the Governor's ball when the Arizona Science center opened in Phoenix, because she, I, and her dad worked on the Spanish translations of the English opening exhibits. The people of Zacatecas are very much like my wife and her family. It is a University town, and one of the wealthiest cities in Mexico, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. My wife left Mexico not because she did not like Zacatecas--she was a traveler like I was, which motivated her to join me in the US, and we have traveled all over, spanning from Hawaii to Florida, in addition to visits back to Mexico, not only Zacatecas but also Puerto Vallarta, our favorite ocean resort.

[@carlaevans2505]

I was looking up videos of Zacatecas and found yours. I’ve been there twice and it holds a very warm place in my heart. Thanks for letting me revisit a city that I will never forget!.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Thanks for watching Carla! I’m glad you could revisit through my little video 😃

[@Duquedecastro]

Great content, I really like your style, it’s not fast and obnoxious, full of video of stuffing one’s face with food like they tend to do nowadays. And you give good shots of the architecture 👍🏼 My family is descended from two of the four founders of Zacatecas City. When you were having a beer, I wanted so much to have one with you and check out the sights! Saludos!

[@davidostrowski679]

ZACA IS BACA!! One of my favourite cities in Mexico!! So weird seeing you there. That time-lapse of the cathedral tho! That cathedral is one of my faves in Mexico! Night time is gorgeous to the max!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

It’s clear as day why this is one of your favourite cities here in Mexico!! Everything about the place has this enigma shrouded around it! Big day tomorrow, it might be a 2 day shoot, we’ll see! Gracias por ver!

[@leonardsolis9876]

But David, you got your own walks.

[@nikitaamerie]

Would love to travel there. Looks peaceful and full of history

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

You should Nikita, Zacatecas is a true gem of the north. I have a Zacatecas walking only video and a vlog to edit from here (should be ready in the next couple of days) 😃

[@Julian-mj2jt]

Not anymore

[@edwardre6323]

It used to be one of the safest cities in the world. Now it got invaded from idiots from Sinaloa and Michoacan and they ruined it

[@TINAROLREG88]

Mexico is one of my bucketlist. The place is absolutely wonderful and captivating especially the ruins and all the tourist spots. Thanks for sharing! Sending my full support here!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Hey thanks Tina!! If you need advise about Mexico just message me on Instagram and I’d be glad to share what I know 😃!! You must come here one day 👌!!

[@TINAROLREG88]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel thank you very much Finn I do appreciate it. I will definitely visit Mexico hopefully soon one day

[@elijones854]

I would never go to Mexico

[@WalksandSuch]

never been but im adding it to my mexico bucket list. it looks beautiful and grand

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

It became one of my absolute top cities and locations in the whole country!! Be sure to catch the cable car (teleferico) up to Cerro De La Buffa if you go!! It’s UNREAL 😍!!!!

[@nonamedavid96]

I grew up in Zacatecas before coming back to California. I know the whole Centro! Cant wait to go back

[@sirbuleletideas1137]

Architect planned so well those days behind to produce buildings like that. So strong and beautifully made. Nailed your name here.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

I’m a total architecture geek and really appreciate whenever I stumble across unique buildings. Mexico isn’t short of them so I’m in paradise 😃!!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Finn Del Mundo (finn is my birth name and Del mundo refers to my travelling side and never ending search for things so remote that I sometimes travel to the end of the world just to find them 😀)!! Thanks for watching amigo.

[@jend7897]

Looks awesome - thanks for the tour! 😊🙌

[@Aqua-28Purpz]

This is my hometown , very beautiful. When I came to the states and I would explain how nice my hometown of Zacatecas was and describe it , people would stare at me like rrrrigth " you said you were Mexican not European" 😂

[@nonamedavid96]

same lmfao

[@brilliantbutblue]

Congratulations on 1k subscribers, no wonder the Church bell rang in celebration. 0:16 what are the arches for? The colour of the sandstone is gorgeous, wish this style of architecture and stone was used more these days. Well captured with the lights coming on at night!! The Corona 🍺 truck though, just a little reminder 😫

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

The arches at the start were the original water system of this city (I’m assuming the aqueduct at the beginning?) 😜!! No it is a relic and has mostly been restored but is unused. The orange and pinks of that sandstone blows me away every time I enter the historic centre 👌👌👌! Thanks for watching Bbb!!

[@totiwuo]

Zacatecas is a wonderful place to visit too. Happy for u!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Gracias Tía!! Como es Welly? Frio?

[@totiwuo]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel si esta frio mas por las noches 🥶

[@brendarueda8460]

I think it's beautiful, the stones themselves are two different colors and most unusual but a compliment to this beautiful city.

[@WILLIE-cn9wu]

Wicked video Finn, what a gorgeous place, cant wait to see more

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Hey thanks Madz! Heading out now to film more, thanks for watching 😃

[@TravelingEddie]

WooHoo! FINN you hit 1K SUBS. Congrats 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕉🕉 Great vlog on Zacatecas with blown away 1st impressions.

[@Edfons]

Great video man! Zacatecas is one of the most beautiful cities in México. It really is!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Thanks Erick! Totally agree about Zacatecas being beautiful! The colonial charm is outstanding. I can’t wait to go back one day to explore more of the city’s attractions.

[@Edfons]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel i see you have lots of content about Mexico, its culture, food, people and ultimately it's cities. I'm originally from Mexico (the far north west)but I've lived in the US since 1989. I'm lucky to have travel the world extensively and I find it quite mesmerizing that you have a better outlook of my country than me. Thank for your vision!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Great first impressions video! That buttress? Was pretty fancy. Don't know if it's wise to get tipsey on a balcony if you're afraid of heights. Very cheeky at the end 😜

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Hey WITY TRAVELERS! I think the beer gave me the strength to film near the balcony, without it I probably would have been a nervous wreck hiding inside. (There was also copyright music pumping in the restaurant so I had no option 😜)!! Thanks for watching guys!

[@chrisfox9779]

Congratulations reaching 1000+ bell ringers - Deserve of course 👏. Great stuff Finn!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Thanks Chris!! Always appreciate your support!

[@nochisg4131]

My dud, you were in one of the most beautiful places in Mexico! I was born there

[@craighowell15]

Hola Finn - what an awesome vid! Loved your enthusiasm and the shot of the glorious looking Tour Guide with the mic on the top deck of the double-decker tour bus in a grand ball gown. The drone footage really adds to the clip, esp the aquaduct! Great funky beats during the interludes. Really noticing how clean the streets are of litter. Looking forward to the 'sky-lift' video . . . Cheers

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Hola hola! Thanks, what a location this place is! You’ll have to add it to your list one day of places to visit in Meh-he-coh! Heading out right now to jump on board the sky lift, might have to stop by the cathedral first to ask for some protection! The glass bottom capsule will be an experience!

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Brilliant video Finn. Love your energy and enthusiasm throughout. Hope you're well. ;-)

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Hey Hutchie! Thanks for watching, I hope Thailand is going well for you! I need to catch up on your recent videos 😃! All well here, heading out right now to film the next video :)

[@brendarueda8460]

It's not ridiculous, it's beautiful, the stone was probably quarried there and it is home no matter where in Zacatecas it is built. Very smart to have to get it from a location, it makes complete sense to me.

[@reneemitchell157]

So gorgeous! Reminds us a lot of Guanajuato. Congats on 1k subscribers!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Renee!! Same here, I feel like this is a larger Guanajuato. The charm oozing from the city streets have me hypnotised every time I walk through it! Thanks, I’m stoked to have 1k viewers that enjoy my videos 😃!!

[@totiwuo]

San Miguel is a beautiful place to visit. I want to go there one day.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Si, pero hay muchos gringos 😅! Prefiero lugares sin extrajeros Jaja!

[@L.Spencer]

Or maybe just fewer gringos? Or maybe you should just bond with them since you're enjoying the same place?

[@roncarpenter7240]

@@L.Spencer Yeah, but many of those are bad gringos with an overload of narcissism.

[@brendarueda8460]

Been there and it seems quiet, my last husband was born and raised there, he came to the US to work and ended up together, went back to visit his family.

[@rodrigojacinto7057]

I feel that during the night the place might look very good, right? Loved the lights on the buildings downtown haha. Have you tried the teleferico?

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

At night it’s a wonderland!!! But my cameras I use wouldn’t work properly so I could never show it on here. Teleferico tomorrow 😃😃😄!!! I’m excited and nervous as hell 🤪!! Thanks for watching my video 🤩

[@RickFidelisReed]

Gong that Church Bell 🔔 JEJEJEJE 😜

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Jajaja, that happened straight after the beers I had so I was having a bit of fun 🤣. Who knew so many in the church would like my videos 😅

[@TheRedroger27]

Can’t wait to see more!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Lots more to come amigo! 😃

[@shiesadventures1028]

I watched some videos from Mexico . But wow this is new amazing buildings structure.. virtual tour I like it.. ..haha nice cheers

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Thanks Shie!! It really is a place like no other. I never want to leave this city!! 😃

[@shiesadventures1028]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel haha if your happy in Mexico stay more longer .. I like your video and explore Mexico..

[@josedavidezequielgalindopo7225]

Ermoso Zacatecas ojalá q subas más videos😘😘

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Gracias!! 😃

[@totiwuo]

Finn nice to see u in Mexico! After you visit Mexico u should visit my country El Salvador :')

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Claro es mi plan! 😃!! Tengo amigos alli

[@totiwuo]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel yeah! puedes usar bitcoin en muchas playas y lugares turisticos por si acaso 😉

[@TravelHungryForLife]

I really want to visit here thanks again great channel Keep it up like and support here brother all the best CHEERS

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Late reply but thank you so much 😀! Glad you enjoyed!

[@rascal69]

Kia ora brother...loving your vidz...loving your impressions and reactions..Whats the vibe like over there regarding covid?

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Kia-Ora amigo! Thanks that means a lot 😃 The overall vibe here is totally different from last year (more things are open with the obligation of wearing face covers) and with the vaccine rollout progress, I think there is this overall sense of confidence that normality / pre-covid life isn’t far on the horizon. It would be ideal being able to ditch the face cover, especially in places like Torreón that reach 36 degrees + each day, but for now I’m going with the flow 😄. Are you planning a trip here sometime soon??

[@rascal69]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel Yeah im keen to get over there, i wanna look at the beaches as well..just not to sure when tho...the more of your vidz i watch, the more keen i am to get over there...

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

@@rascal69 I’ll be on the pacific coast of Oaxaca in a month so will have to film so videos from there!!

[@gjunior2471]

I live for colonial Mexico.Thanks

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

I do too!! 😍 I didn’t mention how colonial Zacatecas is, what a fool!! I was too caught up in the magic and had no words.

[@TITANICLUSITANIA]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel Well yes and no. It was established in the colonial time period, but many people forget that during the Porfiriato Mexico had a major infraestructural revolution. Porfirio Díaz knocked down many colonial buildings to pave way for French-Mexican style buildings. The market in Zacatecas and most façades in the Main Street are examples of this. They boast Art-Nouveau, Beaux-Arts, and French Neoclassical styles mixed with Mexican baroque. The Porfirian style is truly unique! Bellas Artes and the MUNAL are other great examples of this!

[@mrbukater2794]

@@TITANICLUSITANIA the magic of zacatecas is it's baroque mostly.

[@TITANICLUSITANIA]

@@mrbukater2794 Not really. Most of the buildings on the Main Street boast styles that didn’t exist in the baroque time period such as art nouveau. Same with Morelia’s madero street. And even with Mexico City’s madero street.

[@L.Spencer]

I'd like to learn more, can you recommend any references?

[@zofia8050]

You are cute welcome to México 💕

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Gracias Zofia 🤩😜!!

[@eulalionunez744]

Hey sr. Gringo pink stone is called pink CANTERA....THNX FOR THE INFO... DID YOU LIKE MY CITY???? PANCHO A VILLA WAS HERE!!!!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

I loved it so much!!!!!! I can’t wait to return 😃

[@eulalionunez744]

I'm pleased to meet you... Fin del Mundo???

[@eulalionunez744]

Hi from Los Angeles California u.s.a. thanks for the memories!!!! 🤟🤟✌️🖕😁

[@noybs9452]

My moms side of the family comes from Zacatecas.

[@carmencarrillo1167]

Arriba Zacatecas❤

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

😍🥰😍🥰😍 Amo Zacatecas!

[@carmencarrillo1167]

Si es muy Hermoso el estado de Zacatecas yo soy de Sombrerete Zacatecas ❤

[@jafethchavez1117]

❤️❤️❤️

[@totiwuo]

Please show us the food 😄

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Si!! El episodio siguente voy a probar la especialidad de zacatecas 🤤.

[@totiwuo]

I want to see u scare in the teleferico haha

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Jajajajajaja it will happen!!

[@ericbond5276]

Check out the Eden Mine.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Such an impressive mine!!! I want to check out the bar inside it next time I visit Zacatecas 😀

[@ericbond5276]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel We didn't do too much drinking. I went to the hot dog shop that put powdered cheese on the hot dog. It was one street down from av Hidalgo.

[@fabs6925]

Hey so I’m Mexican but I’ve never been there. I want to go soon but people keep telling me not to… apparently it’s like super dangerous now? 😬 any impressions? Is this real?

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Hola Fabs! I didn’t get any dangerous impressions from Zacatecas. Ever. Maybe outside the central historic zone but I can’t imagine it being any worse than other places. I felt safe in the 2 weeks I spent there 😃. Seriously it’s gotta be right up there with one of the best cities in the whole country 👌. The Teleferico (cable car) is a must do activity to the mirador on Cero de la buffa 👌👌👌

[@L.Spencer]

Fresnillo has been in the news, so my guess is it's not the safest right now. Doesn't mean you can't go, just be safe. Don't travel at night, etc.

[@elperro3056]

Cool seeing gringo travel here did u enjoy night life😉how long was u there for ?

[@PaulyWally30]

He's not a gringo. Gringos are Americans from the United States.

[@elperro3056]

@@PaulyWally30 ok boss

[@mari-jojenner7062]

Interesante Finnito..

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Glad you enjoyed mama maria

[@MakingTracks]

3:54 a friend for the mannequin 😅

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Ha!!!!!!! Very clever spotting 🤣👌!!

[@MakingTracks]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel 😅😅😅

[@hortencianavarro885]

I had been seeing my doctor for about 10yrs. One day he asked what part of Mexico i was. Told him Zacatecas. "No way" he ssid. His wife was a flight attendant for United. She flew to Aguascalites where United flies into. It is close to Zacatecas. She went on a tour with her team. She fell in love. She had her husband buy her an apartment, for when she came. Then she came back to California and had him ship new furniture from Zacatecas to her home in Burlingane, California, where the wealthy live. We were friends until my doctor passed.😰😥

[@edgarpoinsot5502]

7:32 alguna vez, no hace mucho, la cúpula de la catedral estaba revestida de muy bellos antiguos mosaicos azules, se los quitaron (??) y nadie de esa ciudad protestó, lo cual no habla muy bien de las autoridades y la indiferencia de la gente de esa ciudad.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Que triste no!?¿No había protección bajo la UNESCO? Hay mucho historia aqui en Zacatecas. Amo todo lo que la ciudad tiene para ofrecer.

[@AdatheTraveler]

👍👍👍

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

😃 Gracias Ada!

[@brandomcastor2951]

Callejon or an alley add character to the city bruh what lol

[@mikelaguna1339]

Good morning. How is the violence there?? Thank you

[@GuillermoSolis-wc7tk]

The cartels never mess with ordinary people, unless you are one of them.

[@roncarpenter7240]

I gave you a thumb's up primarily for your comments on San Miguel. It's definitely way too gringofied. I live in Zacatecas, the most beautiful city in Mexico, and a place where I can go for months without seeing a gringo--unless I look in a mirror.

[@Incognito13456]

Zacatecas guanajuato puebla oaxaca Querétaro Morelia guadalajara best city architecture colonial

[@enigma5627]

Good to know. I only know Zacatecas and Guadalajara as family is from there.

[@busman7228]

You would look more professional if you wore your cap the right way instead of backwards.

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

I wasn’t trying to look professional - I was on holiday 😄

[@josedavidezequielgalindopo7225]

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