Durango (Durango) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Durango
About Durango (Durango)
It was namedVictoria de Durangoin 1828 in honor of Mexico's first president Guadalupe Victoria who hailed from here. Durango was founded by Captain Francisco de Ibarra in 1563. Prior to the city's establishment, it had been the refuge of tribes like the Nahoas, Zacatecans, and Tepehuanos. Ibarra picked the site for Durango due to its proximity to silver mining prospects and a mission called Analco that furnished essential supplies. Over the years, Durango saw the deaths of revolutionaries like Miguel Hidalgo during the War of Independence and direct action a century later during the Mexican Revolution. Then, more fun times came about with the introduction of filmmaking industry to the area, mostly related to westerns, which still colors the city's personality today. The city was built on a
Top Attractions in Durango (Durango)
Explore the best things to see and do in Durango (Durango):
- ★Basilica of Durango
- ★Chupaderos
- ★El Bebeleche
- ★Estadio de Béisbol Francisco Villa
- ★Fundidora de Ferreria Parque
- ★Ganot-Peschard Museum of Archeology
- ★Guadiana Park
- ★Museo de la Ciudad 450
Where to Eat in Durango (Durango)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jardín de los Canarios
- 🍴Restaurante La Victoria
- 🍴Restaurante Mendoza
Where to Stay in Durango (Durango)
- 🏨Fiesta Inn Durango
- 🏨Hotel Gobernador
- 🏨Hotel Posada San Agustin
Durango (Durango) Travel Guide Sections
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