Durango is known as the land of the Cinema, as is evident for the fact that during the 50s to the 70s, Durango was the hot hub of MexIcan Cinema. So, if you happen to have enjoyed a few Mexican movies, dont be surprised if deja vu strikes you as you roam around. But this si just the begining. Durango also boasts some of the most varied wildlife found in Mexico, chiefly the scorpions, whose variety and species will leave you stupefied(if you happen to be a scorpion lover, that is. More likely, you are a photographer). Having said that, turn your gaze and taste to the cuisine, and preparations like caldillo and marmalades will have you wanting for more.

For the people with adventure in their hearts, the great geographical features of Durango make sure that you can engage in a wide variety of outdoor adventures such as kayaking, abseiling, mountain biking, etc. Then you can visit gorges, waterfalls as deep as 80 ft. ( Salto del Agua LLovida is what we are talking about). Suffice to say, Durango is not a boring state in the least, and the best you can do to you Mexico vacation schedule is to come up here and open your heart t it’s true yearnings. No kidding.

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Durango

Durango is the capital city of the similarly named Mexican state which lies to the south of Chihuahua. The town has a long history, having been established in 1563 as the capital of Nueva Vizcaya in New Hispania the borders of which enclosed the modern Mexican states of Chihuahua, and Durango.

The town is populous, with about 500000 people calling it their home, and its territory is also quite large, at approximately 10000 square kilometers.

The greatest asset of Durango, and the greatest attraction it offers to tourists, is the large colonial heritage of churches and other municipal buildings reflecting the long history of the town as an important political center. Indeed, the pictures on this page speak better than the words that we may use.

Photos via Wikipedia.

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