THE 5 MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN DURANGO - HISTORY - 2025

The attractions of Durango revolve around its historical wealth. Although tourism in Mexico is largely based on beaches and paradisiacal landscapes, Durango bets on other kinds of attractions, such as historic centers, museums and parks inspired by Mexican culture.

However, it also has places of great natural attraction and archaeological importance, as well as places for extreme sports.

Given its geographical conditions, during practically its entire history its inhabitants have been able to strongly develop the infrastructure, made evident by the large number of buildings in the state that even date back several centuries.

You may also be interested in the traditions of Durango or its history.

Main tourist sites in Durango

Durango is full of places with great importance in the history of Mexico. This is perhaps the most attractive element on a tourist level along with its landscapes.

Durango historic center

As its name indicates, it is the urban nucleus of the state, located in its capital Victoria de Durango. The extension of this historic center covers 142 blocks and has a total of 747 buildings protected for different historical reasons.

Much of the buildings correspond to religious temples, chapels, cathedrals and the house of the archbishopric. It is also possible to find government buildings, theaters, squares, gardens, hospices and railway stations.

The infrastructures are of colonial and neoclassical baroque style, and the area has been protected by presidential decree since 1982.

The Ironworks

It is an archaeological zone of the classic and post-classic period that dates back to about 800 years ago.

In the place there are many evidences that have allowed us to know the customs and culture of the civilizations of the Nahuas and Tepehuanos, nomadic groups that passed through the region.

Many everyday objects and marks have been found suggesting the constant practice of farming.

There are also several buildings used for religious ceremonies and rituals, as well as a plaza used for ball games as a court.

Durango Regional Museum

Housed in an old French-style house over 100 years old, this museum contains a collection of historical artifacts that tell the history of Durango since its founding.

Works of art, furniture, documents and archaeological remains are exhibited. Founded in 1988, its function is to disseminate the culture and history of Durango.

It is equipped with a library and an auditorium.

Mexiquillo

It is a natural park that offers landscapes such as forests, waterfalls, tunnels, caves, rivers, waterfalls and rock formations, offering a different view of the traditional Durango and its desert areas.

Mexiquillo lends itself to many outdoor sports, including cycling, kayaking, and rappelling. It has an area of ​​13 hectares.

West Village

This theme park is famous for being a true reflection of an old western town in the purest cowboy style, as it has canteens, banks, taverns and a police station.

Additionally, theatrical scenes are carried out that confront the constables of the place with bandits dressed in period costumes.

In Villa del Oeste, countless Mexican and American movies have even been filmed with a cowboy or old west theme.

Nearby there is a small mining town that is said to be inhabited by ghosts, which adds even more peculiarity to the park.

References

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5. La Ferrería Archaeological Zone (October 5, 2015). Retrieved on November 5, 2017, from the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
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