Theatre · Jerez, Zacatecas
Teatro Hinojosa
Theatre from 1878 with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium, inspired by the Ford's Theatre in Washington, in the center of Jerez.
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About Teatro Hinojosa
The Teatro Hinojosa was built between 1876 and 1878 and is named after the benefactor who financed it. According to tradition, the design was inspired by Ford's Theatre in Washington, United States. The façade is carved cantera stone, with arches and columns.
The interior has a horseshoe-shaped auditorium with wooden balconies on several levels, painted and decorated, and a ceiling with murals. It has been restored and hosts theatre, music and dance performances.
The theatre is one of Jerez's landmarks and can be visited outside performance hours.
A few blocks away is the house where the poet Ramón López Velarde was born, now a museum with personal items and manuscripts.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour, or longer if you include the poet's house.
Best time
During the day for a visit, or at night for a performance.
How to get there
In downtown Jerez, a few blocks from the Jardín Rafael Páez.
Tip
Also visit the Ramón López Velarde house-museum, a few blocks away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teatro Hinojosa
When was the Teatro Hinojosa built?
Between 1876 and 1878.
Which theatre inspired the Teatro Hinojosa?
According to tradition, Ford's Theatre in Washington.
Can the theatre be visited?
Yes, outside performance hours.
