Zacatecas hosts final stage of La Carrera Panamericana 2026

The state of Zacatecas hosted the seventh and final stage of the 39th modern edition of La Carrera Panamericana. The seven-day automotive competition covered approximately 4,000 kilometers, starting in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, and concluding in the historic center of Zacatecas.

The final leg included high-speed sections from San Luis Potosí, featuring a test between Vetagrande and the Manuel Felguérez boulevard roundabout before reaching the finish line near the Basilica Cathedral on Hidalgo Avenue. Participating vehicles included models from Porsche, Ford, BMW, Chevrolet, and Mercedes-Benz, with some reaching speeds exceeding 250 kilometers per hour.

Thousands of spectators gathered in the capital's historic center and near Cerro de La Bufa to witness the event, which the state government highlighted as a significant driver for regional tourism.