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Durango attractions
The Historic Center of the City of Durango has about a thousand buildings built in past centuries, with very different styles ranging from Baroque to neoclassical and Gothic. Walking the beautiful streets of downtown is like walking through a huge museum of outdoor architecture, with beautiful artwork on each side of the road. The number of historic buildings and beautiful architecture that international agencies have recommended to Durango as a city that could be considered world heritage.
Cathedral Basilica
For its splendid baroque façade masterful and artistic details of great perfection within it, visit the Cathedral is a true delight, not only art lovers but also for those who simply want to expand their knowledge. The Cathedral, dating from the mid eighteenth century, preserves a number of sculptures of high artistic quality and splendid works of aesthetic value. Fine altarpieces, woodwork and ceramics, and fine performances in the ceilings and beautiful religious paintings complete the picture of an enriching visit.
Durango Cultural Complex
The Durango Cultural Complex is a building that houses the National Institute of Anthropology and History, the State Institute of Culture (ICED) and various museums. This site brings together the most representative of the history and culture in its different duranguense showrooms, most notably the Museum of Cinema, a reflection of the affection that Durango is the seventh art. Visiting this place is very interesting, not only for film buffs but also for those who want to learn more about the culture of this state. ICED also retains a number of articles of the country's revolutionary period, including photographs, weapons, personal items and furniture that used different heroes of the Mexican Revolution.
Visit the Durango Cultural is not only rewarding but also very entertaining, since the property has large green areas which make it very enjoyable tour of the facilities.
Church of the Cerro de los Remedios
This small church is one of the most traditional of Durango and one of the most unique because of its location atop a hill. The church has been restored so that it retains its original architecture and interior has a pleasant atmosphere. This small building houses various works of religious art, so visit will definitely be a great experience.
Museums
As a cultural city that is, Durango has a variety of museums of various kinds. The city has art galleries, a children's museum, the Museum of the Revolution, contemporary art and archeology, among others. The Museum of Popular Culture showcases local craft shows, the Regional Museum (popularly known as Museo del Aguacate) has more than a dozen rooms that are pieces from the history of Durango, as contemporary art. Zarraga Angel Theatre is also well known in the city, with outstanding works of art and various art workshops. There are also two museums of cinema and a museum of the book. This wide variety of cultural venues are a great option for those who visit Durango and want to enrich their cultural knowledge, have fun, learn and spend pleasant moments with your family.
Film Museum
Film Museum are attractions in Durango that deserve special mention, especially the importance of the culture and history of the region. In this museum is a tribute to the movies, writers, directors and moments that marked Durango as Tierra del Cine. El Museo Rafael Trujillo, located on the premises of the Cultural Institute of the State, has beautiful showrooms to meet many objects relating to the history of cinema in Durango. Here you will find from the giant cinema cameras that the first movies were filmed decades ago, to photographs, memorabilia, instruments of directors and many curiosities. The museum has six exhibition halls, a cinema and a complete library of hundreds of films and commercial films author. If you love cinema, this exhibition is a must.
Moreover, in the historic center of town, is the Theme Museum of Cinema, built in order to teach young people the history and potential of Durango in the field of cinema. In this museum you can see posters, photographs and printed autographs of movie stars who have filmed in Durango. You can also find some of audiovisual equipment that was used in the past. If desired, you can request a guided tour of the museum, which will receive a full explanation of the different items on display in it.
Tram Tours
The traditional tram tours are an excellent opportunity for those who want many of the attractions of the city and do not have much time, or who want to maximize your time and visit as many attractions during your stay in Durango . A major advantage of these tours, they can be easily adapted to times and desires of travelers, so that you can choose the path you want to perform, according to the time you have available. Normally this service is provided with transportation included from the hotel they are staying, and can also take him back once he has finished the ride. Villa del Oeste and Chupaderos
During his stay in Durango you can not miss a stroll through the picturesque theme park and movie set in the West Village. Visiting this place is like traveling back in time and space to be in a scenario similar to those represented in classic westerns. Here are the facilities of a typical Old West town, the necessary bank and dusty streets deserted. In the West Village can also enjoy lively cowboy show, take a horseback ride, eat at restaurants and evening entertainment in the bar.
With the authentic taste of the old west, the town of Chupaderos is also a movie set with its wooden buildings, dirt streets, quaint houses and rustic atmosphere of the classic Hollywood cowboy films. When you visit these places, no doubt experience a truly magical feeling. Theaters
Durango cultural activity is reflected in its numerous theaters and their heavy theatrical activity. For its architectural beauty, highlighting both the Victoria Theatre and the Teatro Ricardo Castro. The first is the oldest theater site north of the country, while the Teatro Ricardo Castro is a sample of the splendor of the era of Porfirio Diaz. The latter is entirely built in stone and decorated with murals and ornaments of the French style that prevailed at the time.
The Foundry
The Forge is a nineteenth century farmhouse, completely restored, located just 8 miles south of Durango. In La Forge are also archaeological remains of the culture Chalchihuites and a museum displaying pieces that were found on the site. The archaeological area has been declared Cultural Heritage of Durango and the Nation by the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
The Foundry remains in excellent condition the main building, the old ex-hacienda, surrounded by beautiful gardens and hallways adorned with magic that feel transported back in time to those who travel.
Dams
Durango dams are an ideal place for exciting water sports like kayaking in a tranquil environment and surrounded by abundant natural beauty. There are groups of athletes who frequently visit these prisoners for fun and exercise. Providing a chance to breathe fresh air, the dams of the city are an excellent opportunity to spend a great day on your stay or holidays in Durango.
Hunting ranches
If you are fond of sport hunting or practice in a professional manner during your vacation in Durango find various ranches that allow you to enjoy this exciting activity. All offer beautiful natural environments and most are located less than an hour from the city. Some may even offer shuttle service from major hotels in Durango.
Different hunting ranches in Durango specialize in raising deer, wild boar, wild turkey and doves. Some are authentic dream places like Rancho El Durangueño, offering more than 20 thousand acres to hunt deer and wild turkey in the middle of mountains, canyons, streams and lush landscaping. It also highlights the Rancho La Muralla, also excellent options for hunting has zip, playground, horseback riding, rappelling, and mountain biking gotcha.
Many of the hunting ranch in Durango also have facilities to develop other recreational activities such as fishing, rappelling and hiking along the beautiful natural scenery. Escape from your daily routine and live an extraordinary experience hunting in Durango!
Guadiana Park
Guadiana Park is one of the more traditional natural areas of the city, and one of the favorite places among locals for a relaxing walk, exercise or live in family. It is one of the main "lungs" of the city with playground, jogging track, an Olympic swimming pool, a bicycle path and even a lake with ducks.
Waterfront Park is located Guadiana Sahuatoba Park, a green similar to annex a small zoo where you can admire various wild animals, reptiles, tropical birds and other exotic species. The zoo recreates the natural landscape of its inhabitants and to travel is a pleasant experience, both on hot summer days, as in the cold months, when snow may even painting the park a beautiful white.
Cathedral Basilica
For its splendid baroque façade masterful and artistic details of great perfection within it, visit the Cathedral is a true delight, not only art lovers but also for those who simply want to expand their knowledge. The Cathedral, dating from the mid eighteenth century, preserves a number of sculptures of high artistic quality and splendid works of aesthetic value. Fine altarpieces, woodwork and ceramics, and fine performances in the ceilings and beautiful religious paintings complete the picture of an enriching visit.
Durango Cultural Complex
The Durango Cultural Complex is a building that houses the National Institute of Anthropology and History, the State Institute of Culture (ICED) and various museums. This site brings together the most representative of the history and culture in its different duranguense showrooms, most notably the Museum of Cinema, a reflection of the affection that Durango is the seventh art. Visiting this place is very interesting, not only for film buffs but also for those who want to learn more about the culture of this state. ICED also retains a number of articles of the country's revolutionary period, including photographs, weapons, personal items and furniture that used different heroes of the Mexican Revolution.
Visit the Durango Cultural is not only rewarding but also very entertaining, since the property has large green areas which make it very enjoyable tour of the facilities.
Church of the Cerro de los Remedios
This small church is one of the most traditional of Durango and one of the most unique because of its location atop a hill. The church has been restored so that it retains its original architecture and interior has a pleasant atmosphere. This small building houses various works of religious art, so visit will definitely be a great experience.
Museums
As a cultural city that is, Durango has a variety of museums of various kinds. The city has art galleries, a children's museum, the Museum of the Revolution, contemporary art and archeology, among others. The Museum of Popular Culture showcases local craft shows, the Regional Museum (popularly known as Museo del Aguacate) has more than a dozen rooms that are pieces from the history of Durango, as contemporary art. Zarraga Angel Theatre is also well known in the city, with outstanding works of art and various art workshops. There are also two museums of cinema and a museum of the book. This wide variety of cultural venues are a great option for those who visit Durango and want to enrich their cultural knowledge, have fun, learn and spend pleasant moments with your family.
Film Museum
Film Museum are attractions in Durango that deserve special mention, especially the importance of the culture and history of the region. In this museum is a tribute to the movies, writers, directors and moments that marked Durango as Tierra del Cine. El Museo Rafael Trujillo, located on the premises of the Cultural Institute of the State, has beautiful showrooms to meet many objects relating to the history of cinema in Durango. Here you will find from the giant cinema cameras that the first movies were filmed decades ago, to photographs, memorabilia, instruments of directors and many curiosities. The museum has six exhibition halls, a cinema and a complete library of hundreds of films and commercial films author. If you love cinema, this exhibition is a must.
Moreover, in the historic center of town, is the Theme Museum of Cinema, built in order to teach young people the history and potential of Durango in the field of cinema. In this museum you can see posters, photographs and printed autographs of movie stars who have filmed in Durango. You can also find some of audiovisual equipment that was used in the past. If desired, you can request a guided tour of the museum, which will receive a full explanation of the different items on display in it.
Tram Tours
The traditional tram tours are an excellent opportunity for those who want many of the attractions of the city and do not have much time, or who want to maximize your time and visit as many attractions during your stay in Durango . A major advantage of these tours, they can be easily adapted to times and desires of travelers, so that you can choose the path you want to perform, according to the time you have available. Normally this service is provided with transportation included from the hotel they are staying, and can also take him back once he has finished the ride. Villa del Oeste and Chupaderos
During his stay in Durango you can not miss a stroll through the picturesque theme park and movie set in the West Village. Visiting this place is like traveling back in time and space to be in a scenario similar to those represented in classic westerns. Here are the facilities of a typical Old West town, the necessary bank and dusty streets deserted. In the West Village can also enjoy lively cowboy show, take a horseback ride, eat at restaurants and evening entertainment in the bar.
With the authentic taste of the old west, the town of Chupaderos is also a movie set with its wooden buildings, dirt streets, quaint houses and rustic atmosphere of the classic Hollywood cowboy films. When you visit these places, no doubt experience a truly magical feeling. Theaters
Durango cultural activity is reflected in its numerous theaters and their heavy theatrical activity. For its architectural beauty, highlighting both the Victoria Theatre and the Teatro Ricardo Castro. The first is the oldest theater site north of the country, while the Teatro Ricardo Castro is a sample of the splendor of the era of Porfirio Diaz. The latter is entirely built in stone and decorated with murals and ornaments of the French style that prevailed at the time.
The Foundry
The Forge is a nineteenth century farmhouse, completely restored, located just 8 miles south of Durango. In La Forge are also archaeological remains of the culture Chalchihuites and a museum displaying pieces that were found on the site. The archaeological area has been declared Cultural Heritage of Durango and the Nation by the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
The Foundry remains in excellent condition the main building, the old ex-hacienda, surrounded by beautiful gardens and hallways adorned with magic that feel transported back in time to those who travel.
Dams
Durango dams are an ideal place for exciting water sports like kayaking in a tranquil environment and surrounded by abundant natural beauty. There are groups of athletes who frequently visit these prisoners for fun and exercise. Providing a chance to breathe fresh air, the dams of the city are an excellent opportunity to spend a great day on your stay or holidays in Durango.
Hunting ranches
If you are fond of sport hunting or practice in a professional manner during your vacation in Durango find various ranches that allow you to enjoy this exciting activity. All offer beautiful natural environments and most are located less than an hour from the city. Some may even offer shuttle service from major hotels in Durango.
Different hunting ranches in Durango specialize in raising deer, wild boar, wild turkey and doves. Some are authentic dream places like Rancho El Durangueño, offering more than 20 thousand acres to hunt deer and wild turkey in the middle of mountains, canyons, streams and lush landscaping. It also highlights the Rancho La Muralla, also excellent options for hunting has zip, playground, horseback riding, rappelling, and mountain biking gotcha.
Many of the hunting ranch in Durango also have facilities to develop other recreational activities such as fishing, rappelling and hiking along the beautiful natural scenery. Escape from your daily routine and live an extraordinary experience hunting in Durango!
Guadiana Park
Guadiana Park is one of the more traditional natural areas of the city, and one of the favorite places among locals for a relaxing walk, exercise or live in family. It is one of the main "lungs" of the city with playground, jogging track, an Olympic swimming pool, a bicycle path and even a lake with ducks.
Waterfront Park is located Guadiana Sahuatoba Park, a green similar to annex a small zoo where you can admire various wild animals, reptiles, tropical birds and other exotic species. The zoo recreates the natural landscape of its inhabitants and to travel is a pleasant experience, both on hot summer days, as in the cold months, when snow may even painting the park a beautiful white.
Museums in Durango
Museo Regional de Durango, allows to know the state's history. In its 12 rooms exhibit paleontological, objects and utensils of the early cultures and traces that recall periods of the Spanish conquest, the struggle for independence and the revolutionary exploits. There is also space for flora and fauna of this beautiful corner of Mexico. Its main attractions are the section on Christ War (conflict between the Mexican government and the church) and the collection of paintings by Miguel Cabrera, one of the greatest painters in Mexico. The headquarters of the museum is one of the most beautiful buildings downtown. It was built in 1890 as the residence of the family of Francisco Gomez Palacio, son of the famous governor of the same name. The neoclassical building is two floors and three sides with French evocative lines, very fashionable at the time. The house is known by the name of El Aguacate, the avocado tree is in your garden. Address: 100 Victoria Street corner Serdán Achilles, Durango Phone: (52-618) 812-5605 / 812-7019 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am until 16:00
Museum of Archaeology Ganot-Peschard, is a space for study and dissemination of the progress made by the peoples who inhabited the territory of Durango and the surrounding states. Its six rooms exhibit objects and instruments manufactured by men and women chalchiutes Mesoamerican cultures, and Aztatlan guadiana. Also seen rock art photographs and information on methods of archaeological research. The historically valuable pieces that stand out in their rooms, from archaeological sites in the region. Address: Calle Zaragoza 315 Sur, Centro Historico, Durango. Phone: (52-618) 813-1047 Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 hours to 18:00 hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 hours to 19:00 hours.
Guillermo Ceniceros Art Museum, more than fifty paintings by the famous painter Durango, decorate five of the 11 rooms of the palace of the painting, which opened on August 3, 1998, with the beautiful primitive based on the former Casa Grande Hacienda Flores Forge, but since August 2004, this valuable artistic legacy was transferred to the former Carmelite convent in the historic center of town. The museum pays tribute to the artist Guillermo Ceniceros Durango, considered by connoisseurs as the last great Mexican muralist. It is also recognized as the artist long trajectory in the second half of the twentieth century. In addition to the works of Ashton, are exhibited in the museum's paintings by other important contemporary artists.
Address: 135 North Independence, Durango Phone: (52-618) 825-0027 Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 hours to 18:00 hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 hours to 18:00 hours.
Museum of Contemporary Art Zagarra Angel, a former nineteenth-century architectural building, shelters the impressive paintings of this celebrated artist Durango, which for more than three decades followed the lines of the French school and studied with eagerness the characteristics and peculiarities of religious painting. Born in 1886, reflected in his works Zagarra the relationship between man and divinity, life being the main theme. Besides paintings, the artist expressed his feelings and sensitivity through poems, stories and essays. The museum was opened in October 1996 as a tribute to the fruitful career of Durango. The works were donated to the state government by a symbolic sale, held by the heirs of Count René Philippon, the owner thereof
Museum of Archaeology Ganot-Peschard, is a space for study and dissemination of the progress made by the peoples who inhabited the territory of Durango and the surrounding states. Its six rooms exhibit objects and instruments manufactured by men and women chalchiutes Mesoamerican cultures, and Aztatlan guadiana. Also seen rock art photographs and information on methods of archaeological research. The historically valuable pieces that stand out in their rooms, from archaeological sites in the region. Address: Calle Zaragoza 315 Sur, Centro Historico, Durango. Phone: (52-618) 813-1047 Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 hours to 18:00 hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 hours to 19:00 hours.
Guillermo Ceniceros Art Museum, more than fifty paintings by the famous painter Durango, decorate five of the 11 rooms of the palace of the painting, which opened on August 3, 1998, with the beautiful primitive based on the former Casa Grande Hacienda Flores Forge, but since August 2004, this valuable artistic legacy was transferred to the former Carmelite convent in the historic center of town. The museum pays tribute to the artist Guillermo Ceniceros Durango, considered by connoisseurs as the last great Mexican muralist. It is also recognized as the artist long trajectory in the second half of the twentieth century. In addition to the works of Ashton, are exhibited in the museum's paintings by other important contemporary artists.
Address: 135 North Independence, Durango Phone: (52-618) 825-0027 Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 hours to 18:00 hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 hours to 18:00 hours.
Museum of Contemporary Art Zagarra Angel, a former nineteenth-century architectural building, shelters the impressive paintings of this celebrated artist Durango, which for more than three decades followed the lines of the French school and studied with eagerness the characteristics and peculiarities of religious painting. Born in 1886, reflected in his works Zagarra the relationship between man and divinity, life being the main theme. Besides paintings, the artist expressed his feelings and sensitivity through poems, stories and essays. The museum was opened in October 1996 as a tribute to the fruitful career of Durango. The works were donated to the state government by a symbolic sale, held by the heirs of Count René Philippon, the owner thereof
Durango
Durango is one of 31 states that together make up the Federal District of Mexico's 32 states.
The name "Durango" comes from the founding of the town of Durango by Francisco de Ibarra, the Spanish conqueror from the town of Eibar near the town of Durango in the Basque province of Vizcaya, Spain. Ibarra says
... And I founded a villa that I named the town of Durango, as in my homeland ...Although the capital is popularly known as Durango, its official name is "Victoria de Durango" in honor of Mexico's first president, Guadalupe Victoria, who was originally from this state. Chihuahua is bordered to the north, east to Coahuila and Zacatecas, Nayarit to the south, the southwest by Jalisco, Sinaloa to the west. Ranks 4th in the nation on the surface. Among its most important cities are Victoria de Durango, Gómez Palacio and Ciudad Lerdo.
The name "Durango" comes from the founding of the town of Durango by Francisco de Ibarra, the Spanish conqueror from the town of Eibar near the town of Durango in the Basque province of Vizcaya, Spain. Ibarra says
... And I founded a villa that I named the town of Durango, as in my homeland ...Although the capital is popularly known as Durango, its official name is "Victoria de Durango" in honor of Mexico's first president, Guadalupe Victoria, who was originally from this state. Chihuahua is bordered to the north, east to Coahuila and Zacatecas, Nayarit to the south, the southwest by Jalisco, Sinaloa to the west. Ranks 4th in the nation on the surface. Among its most important cities are Victoria de Durango, Gómez Palacio and Ciudad Lerdo.
A second approach assumes that the carriers of Mesoamerican culture, have migrated north. So Oasisamérica be a derivation of its southern neighbors. In this regard, the development of oasisamericanas cultures, like those of northern Mesoamerica, have been linked to groups that originally lived in western Mexico. Archaeological evidence suggests that groups of Uto-Aztecan affiliation would have brought agriculture to the region oasisamericana. Although agricultural techniques had been imported from the south, the people built a civilization oasisamericanos with particular characteristics, which maintained relations with farmers in Mesoamerica.
Spanish exploration began in 1531 with the issuance of Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán. In the following decades, especially under the command of Francisco de Ibarra, settlements were established in the area and further north of the city of Zacatecas, where silver deposits were discovered. Ibarra named the new area and Nueva Vizcaya in honor of his homeland Vizcaya (one of the Basque provinces). Nueva Vizcaya included the modern Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango, as well as certain areas of eastern Sonora and Sinaloa, and southwestern Coahuila. [2] The region came under the judicial jurisdiction of the Real Audiencia de Guadalajara, as well as administration.
As part of the Bourbon Reforms, in 1777 the northern provinces of the Viceroyalty were organized in the General Command of the Interior Provinces, which was an autonomous entity of the Viceroyalty in military and administrative issues, but supported financially by it.
Spanish exploration began in 1531 with the issuance of Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán. In the following decades, especially under the command of Francisco de Ibarra, settlements were established in the area and further north of the city of Zacatecas, where silver deposits were discovered. Ibarra named the new area and Nueva Vizcaya in honor of his homeland Vizcaya (one of the Basque provinces). Nueva Vizcaya included the modern Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango, as well as certain areas of eastern Sonora and Sinaloa, and southwestern Coahuila. [2] The region came under the judicial jurisdiction of the Real Audiencia de Guadalajara, as well as administration.
As part of the Bourbon Reforms, in 1777 the northern provinces of the Viceroyalty were organized in the General Command of the Interior Provinces, which was an autonomous entity of the Viceroyalty in military and administrative issues, but supported financially by it.
In May, the Northwest Division, commanded by Álvaro Obregón, took the towns of Santa Rosa and Santa Maria, which virtually secured the control of Sonora, so they moved along the Pacific coast, reaching the central Jalisco. In Chihuahua and part of the Laguna Region operated the Northern Division of Francisco Villa. Northeast Division, commanded by Pablo Gonzalez and Centre Division under the command of Panfilo Natera, completed the Constitutionalist troops who fought the Huerta regime during the second half of 1913.
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