Mausoleum of Illustrious People
This grand yet little-visited tomb seems almost carved into the hill it sits on.

📜 Mausoleum finished in 1966, built on a ledge of Cerro de la Bufa, Zacatecas.
🔍 Houses remains of prominent Mexican musicians, poets, and leaders.

Why Go

🏛️ Impressive pink Cantera stone architecture🎶 Learn about Mexican cultural figures, including composers like Fernando Villalpando Ávila (wrote 'March of Zacatecas')🏞️ Terrific vantage point for vistas of Zacatecas's Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Why Avoid

⚠️ Currently somewhat derelict, covered in graffiti and debris🌙 Area less transited and illuminated after dark

Tips

☀️ Best to visit during daylight hours

Cost

💰 Free entry

Hours

🕒 Daily, 12:00 am - 11:30 pm

Getting There

🚶 Reach via a 10-minute walkway from Cerro de la Bufa lookout

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