Location: Durango
Top Things to do in Durango
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Durango (Spanish pronunciation: [duˈɾaŋɡo] ( listen)), officially Free and Sovereign State of Durango (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Durango) (Tepehuan: Korian) (Nahuatl: Tepēhuahcān), is a Mexican state. The state is located in Northwest Mexico. With a population of 1,632,934, Durango has Mexico's second-lowest population density, after Baja California Sur. The city of Victoria de Durango is the state's capital, named after the first president of Mexico, Guadalupe Victoria.
Restaurants in Durango
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravelsTandJ - Calgary, Canada
Came during the Day of the Dead festivities and the Cathedral was quite busy and decorated . Many fine works of art and statuary. On a grander scale and well maintained. There are so many in Mexico that they all start to to look a bit alike but I think because of the charm of the area around it and the people's obvious pride in their city it made it stand out more than others. Cleanest Mexican city I have ever seen. No garbage or funky smells in old town at all.
2. Museo General Francisco Villa
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4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Jeff T - Stacy, Minnesota
We had a tour guide who spoke very good English. Were it not for him it would've been boring as all the placards are in Spanish. (We tipped him 20 pesos because I think he works for tips.)
Not the most exciting or informative museum we've been to, but it was worthwhile.
3. Calle Constitucion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Cpharris21 - Hennessey, Oklahoma
Every town needs a street like this, with restaurants and shops all in walking distance. Lots of good restaurants. From centro plaza north for about five or six blocks all blocked off from traffic, except for cross traffic.
4. Puente de Ojuela
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Yves D - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
This bridge is unbelievable. "The Ojuela Bridge or the Mapimi Bridge (Puente de Ojuela, Spanish name) is a suspension bridge located in Mapimí, in the Mexican state of Durango, at the site of the Ojuela Mine. The Ojuela Bridge was built by the firm of John A. Roebling Sons Company, New York. Completed in 1898 the bridge was restored as a tourist attraction in 1991. It has a main span of 314 meters (1,030 feet). Currently this bridge is only used for pedestrians." Foros Torreon.
Mapimi is approximately 1 hour away from Torreon. I suggest you take a taxi from Mapimi to get to the bridge. The road from Mapimi to the bridge can be a bit hairy at times. The bridge is 100 meters above the bottom of the canyon. There is a tirolesa that goes from one side to the other, about 25 meters above the bridge. For those of you who like the tirolesa, this is a good one.
The bridge connects the mine to the city of Ojuelo. This is where workers lived, ate, purchased things etc. Ruins are still there and show a comfortable city. The purpose of the bridge was to transport ore from the mine to the city of Ojuelo.
A very nice site to visit.
5. Parque Guadiana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
A miniature train and a small zoo mark this kid-friendly park in one of the area's wealthy Neighborhoods.
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member - Buena Park, CA
I was born in Durango, so I went there very often. The last time that I went was this summer. There is a cute little train that goes through the whole park. El Parque Guadiana is HUGE! There are little miniature parks everywhere. There are also food stands everywhere. If you are an active person, you are able to hike or jog around. On festive days, they have festivals and they also have a little fair. El Parque Guadiana is also about 2 blocks away from a free zoo. This park has been by far the best park that I have ever been to.
6. El Mirador los Remedios
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By classic_creators - Yorkton
The drive to the top of here is its self an interesting ride!,very narrow old steep streets to the top of the mountain with a multi level park,so be careful where you walk,the view is beautiful and you may miss a step while looking around.
Very nice view of Durango and the surrounding countryside with a very old church commanding this scene.it is cooler in Durango simply due to the higher altitude,and it may be cool and windy up here,so don't forget a jacket.
The tram was not operating that day and the store was closed,but that was ok.
We didn't go into the church but took a few pics of the ancient outside.
A nice place in a nice city.
7. Museo Bebeleche
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Pat_the_wise - Vancouver, Canada
A 7-year-old girl, her 8-year-old brother, their 56-year-old grandfather, his sister, their 76-year-old grandmother all had a stimulating afternoon at Bebeleche. I was happy to use the handicap-friendly ramps. The kids especially loved lying on the bed of nails, I enjoyed the bubble room. The area is spacious, accommodating a lot of people in comfort. the exhibits are, for the most part, in good working order. There were several young, well-informed, mostly bi-lingual guides to explain concepts. I was charmed by the number of visitors who took time to chat with me about the exhibits.
The entry fee was very reasonable. We did not give ourselves enough time.
8. Museo Tunel de Mineria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By E R - Chicago, Illinois, USA
When I went they did not have a tour in English and I don't speak Spanish. But it was a nice little break and not to expensive. Interesting history... some of the signs are in English and that helped.
9. Centro Cultural y de Convenciones Bicentenario
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By ANA H - Houston, Texas
Beautiful magnificent Historic piece of architecture from the 1800's meets the state of the art Avant garde technology to create Durango's first convention center
A must see
You can also see the sculpted murals come to live with Durango's History in a "Light and sound show" every Thursday at 8pm
10. Museo de Arte Sacro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
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