Zacatecas is a city in Mexico founded in 1546 after the discovery of rich silver mines. It sits at an average elevation of 2,440 meters above sea level in a mountainous terrain, with some peaks reaching over 2,700 meters. The historic center of Zacatecas is known for its civil and religious architecture and museums, and one of its main attractions is a cable car connecting Cerro de la Bufa and Cerro del Grillo mountains.