Durango is the capital of the state of Durango in Northern Mexico.

See

• 1 Basilica of Durango (Basilica Menor Inmaculada Concepción), Av 20 de Noviembre, ☏ +52 618 812 5077. (updated Feb 2016)

• 2 Cultural Institute of Durango (Instituto de Cultura del Estado de Durango). Situated in a palace-like former porfirian hospital, with many good museums. Free entrance. (updated Feb 2016)

• 3 Old railway station (Antigua Estacion de Ferrocarril). While it's not longer possible to travel by train to Durango, the restored old station with a beautifully restored steam engine, is worth a visit. (updated Feb 2016)

• Plaza de Armas
• Templo de Santa Ana
• Templo de San Agustin
• Templo del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
• Templo San Juan Bautista de Analco
• Plaza IV Centenario
• Palacio de Zambrano
• Teatro Ricardo Castro
• Parque Guadiana
• Instituto de Cultura del Estado de Durango,
• Museo de Arquelogia Ganot-Peschard

Do

• See the western filmsets in Chupaderos (bus from terminal, 10 Pesos) and in Villa del Oeste (Tue - Sun, 11-18h, 25 Pesos). Villa del Oeste is about 1km from Chupaderos. Walk back in direction Durango until you see the compound to your right.

Sleep

Budget

• Centro Deportivo Juvenil, Colegio Militar, near pedestrian bridge 0.5 km south of bus terminal. Basic accommodation in dorms, dorms 50 Pesos.

• 1 Durango Travellers Hostel, Privada Florida 1135 Int 5 Barrio del Calvario (next to the calvary central library and behind the cable car), ☏ +1 52 618 811 35 93, durangotravellershostel@hotmail.com. budget accommodation with shared rooms in separate areas for ladies and gentlemen. Central location, free internet throughout the hostel, a continental breakfast, fully equipped kitchen, an entertainment room with a screen, a fubolito and computer. A terrace with a good view. 10€.