Today, the state retains much of its wild and untamed air that lures many adventurers to its picturesque lands. The Spanish conquest of the region resulted in a culinary mix of Spanish and indigenous foods. Caldillo, a Mexican type of beef stew, is a Durango specialty that is often made with various ingredients but typically features green chiles and tomatoes. The chicken dish known as Gallina Borracha is also a state specialty with Spanish origins; it is made with sherry, almonds, and raisins.
Beef jerky is also popularly eaten as are many items typically associated with Mexican cuisine like tacos, tamales, and enchiladas. Victoria de Durango : The capital city is rich with historical and cultural attractions as well as cafes and restaurants.
Regional Museum of Durango : Located in the capital, this museum boasts artifacts that stretch back to the age of dinosaurs; they have extensive collections that relate to the major cultures that lived in the region along with paintings and relics from the colonial and modern periods. Annual Kayak Competition : While fishing from a kayak is popular in the Guadalupe Victoria Reservoir, the Rio Nazas Regata is an annual kayaking event that lures paddlers from far and wide.
El Silencio : Sometimes compared to the phenomenon that occurs in the Bermuda Triangle, this region Durango where it borders Coahuila and Chihuahua is noted for its magnetic fields that cause radio transmissions to fail and compasses to go wild. Ojuela Bridge : Regarded as the first cable bridge in Latin America, this bridge connects two mountains near the ghost town of Ojuela that was once a significant mining town.
Lerdo : This village near the Coahuila border is renowned for its ice cream. Mexiquillo : This scenic region of the Sierra Madre Occidental features the Mexiquillo Waterfall, which is a popular hiking destination.
The area is famous among campers and rock climbers. Villa del Oeste : With its Wild West appeal, this village is like visiting an old western movie set. Visitors will enjoy the Main Street buildings as well as a meal in one of the restaurants that is always best topped off by a visit to the local saloon.
La Ferreria : This restored hacienda is a famous Durango destination. The site also boasts archeological ruins and a small museum.
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This was the home state of Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, and a festival is held to commemorate him every year in July. Read on to learn more about Durango, including its population, area, history, and major attractions. The capital city, Victoria de Durango, is named after Guadalupe Victoria , one of the key fighters for Mexican independence and the first president of Mexico, The city was founded on July 8, and is located at an alititude of 6, feet meters above sea level.
The capital's historic center is one of Mexico's finest and attracts visitors with its parks, plazas and charming colonial buildings. One of these outstanding colonial buildings is the former prestigious Seminario de Durango where Guadalupe Victoria studied philosophy and rhetoric. Take a cable car up to the top of the Cerro de los Remedios to enjoy panoramic views of the whole city.
Born as Doroteo Arango in the small village of Coyotada, the poor peasant boy, who had been working for a wealthy landowner fled to hide in the mountains after having shot his boss to defend his mother and sister.
Following the road north towards Hidalgo del Parral on the border in the state of Chihuahua , you will pass the Hacienda de Canutillo that was given to Villa in by President Adolfo de la Huerta in acknowledgment of his services and in agreement to lay down arms. Two rooms of the ex-hacienda now exhibit an excellent collection of weapons, documents, personal objects and photographs. Durango is an agricultural state: tobacco, sweet potato, corn, chile, beans and squash are planted, as well as many fruit trees, such as pomegranate, quince, peach, apricot, peron and apple.
They also raise pigs and cattle and sheep, and a lot of cheese is made here. They maintain a tradition in many families of making home-made sweets, including preserves made from apple and quince, "cajetas" a caramel made with goat's milk , and quince and peron jellies, coradillos, fig preserves and sun-dried peaches.
Last but not least, Durango is an El Dorado for lovers of nature and extreme sports: the Sierra Madre offers great hikes to observe fauna and flora and adrenaline action like canyoning, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling and kayaking. Durango has an international airport, the General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport airport code DGO and good bus connections to other destinations all over Mexico.
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