
Although the state capital is known as its official name is Durango Victoria de Durango "in honor of the first president México, Guadalupe Victoria who was originally from the state of Durango. Nature amazes its visitors, both for its beauty as by diversity, and landscapes that include forests, canyons, valleys, rivers, lakes, deserts, orchards and vineyards. A large area west of the state is occupied by the Sierra Madre Occidental. The entire environment is fraught with unique beauty of natural formations that have served as the backdrop for several films that recreate the American Old West. For nature lovers and ecotourism, Durango offers two biosphere reserves, with abundant wildlife. In the entity has been recorded over 250 species of migratory and endemic birds. Also archaeological tourism in this region has excellent resources. Durango has a comfortable temperature for most of the year, but weather conditions are different or vary gradually in every community in the state. With its beautiful historical center, nearly a thousand buildings constructed over three centuries await you among them there is the baroque, classical, eclectic or neogothic, silent witnesses of the great moments in the history of this city.
At this beautiful place you can sort aout to visit its attractions, such as:
The Durango Cathedral is the first church in the city. At the beginning was a humble parish of adobe with thatched roof and named San Mateo. Its current structure diverse mix of architecture.
The streets of downtown Durango are evocative and also one of the resons you should visit, they lead to imposing buildings reminiscent of colonial or ornate French airs. A strangely fascinating combination that envelops the city, making it a delight for the traveler.
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