Durango is a city and state in northern Mexico. It is also known as Victoria de Durango , since the first Mexican president, Don Guadalupe Victoria, was born in these lands. The word Durango comes from Basque, whose meaning is “beyond the water” and in the Tepehuán language it is known as Korian and Nahuati. It is also known as The Land of Cinema , since several Old West films have been made here. It is a city with many things to discover and see, for this reason we have made a compilation of the best things to see and do in Durango, Mexico .
Durango Main Square
The Historic Center of Durango has a very pleasant atmosphere with many buildings dating from the last century. Walking through its streets you can see buildings of various architectural styles : baroque, neoclassical or neo-Gothic. Tourists are amazed by its beautiful streets, it is like being in a kind of architectural museum.
Durango Cable Car
The Durango Cable Car allows you to see the historic center, while enjoying spectacular views of the city. It moves about 75 meters high and its route is 644 meters , from Cerro del Calvario to the Cerro de los Remedios viewpoint. The cost is 15 Mexican pesos and can be taken from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Durango Tourist Tram
The Durango Tourist Tram has a 50-minute route and with which you can get to know the historic center, as well as the main attractions of the city. The route passes by the Cathedral, the temples of Analco and Santa Ana, the Ricardo Castro and Victoria theaters, the Escárzaga and Gurza Palaces and a few more sites. The tram leaves every day at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. for a cost of 20 Mexican pesos .
Ojuela Bridge
The Ojuela Bridge is a special and very beautiful work of architecture that was completed in 1899. The purpose of the bridge was to transport mineral from the Santa Rita mine to the Ojuela Settlement Field . The bridge was necessary since the mine and the field are separated from each other by a canyon. It should be noted that there are incredible views from the bridge, although it can be vertigo.
La Ferrería archaeological zone
The archaeological zone of La Ferrería is located about 7km south of the city center of Durango, You can easily book a Greyhound bus to travel to the places you want to go, Greyhound buses have comfortable seats and luxury interior . If i talk about archaeological zone of La Ferrería It is a historical place, it was declared Cultural Heritage by the National Institute of Anthropology and History . In this area lived what would be the largest and most important population in the Guadiana Valley. Architectural remains have been found dating back to the year 600. It was undoubtedly a very important ritual center of its time. Currently, you can visit the museum that brings together archaeological pieces from La Ferrería and other sites in the state of Durango .
