DURANGO

Durango, a destination that has served as an important filming location, lies in Mexico?s northwest region, 268 km (166 mi) southwest of Torreon, Coahuila, and 310 km (192 mi) northwest of the city of Zacatecas. The climate is mostly dry, with rainfall in the summer. The average year-round temperature is 18º C (64º F).

In this city you?ll see some of the northern region?s most unique architecture, such as that of Durango?s Cathedral, the Templo de Santa Ana and the Casa del Conde del Valle de Suchil. The diverse designs offer a precious mosaic of colonial and contemporary architecture. Other edifices, such as the Casa de Gobierno, house museums with amazing art exhibits, old furniture, archaeological pieces, religious art, historical archives and collections that reflect the artistic talent of the region?s ethnic groups.

In Durango?s surrounding areas you can do various outdoor recreational activities, including fishing trips at the Guadalupe Victoria Dam, camping outings at El Saltito waterfall and mountain biking excursions at Chupaderos. The latter has gorgeous settings that have been used as film location sites.  You also can explore the vast Zona del Silencio (Zone of Silence), a mysterious region where you can observe singular plant and animal species.