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Before you go
Your trip to Durango.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Durango – Durango Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional General Guadalupe Victoria (DGO) 20 km
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Central de Autobuses de Durango 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Durango International Airport (DGO) is about 20 km from downtown, with authorized taxis. The bus station is around 3 km from the centre, with buses to Zacatecas, Mazatlán, Torreón and Mexico City.
How many days
Two days, one of them for the museums.
When to go
The dry season, from October to May, or July for the Francisco Villa National Fair.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the centre. For the film sets, car, taxi or the sightseeing buses that depart from the Plaza de Armas.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Durango
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Morning
Cathedral and Plaza de Armas
Visit the basilica–cathedral and the Plaza de Armas and go down into the mining tunnel.
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Afternoon
Museo Francisco Villa
See the Francisco Villa museum in the Zambrano Palace.
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Late afternoon
Cable car
Take the cable car to see the city from above at sunset.
2 days in Durango
Day 2
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Morning
Constitución Street
Walk along Constitución Street and the mansions of the centre.
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Afternoon
Film sets
Go to the old western film sets on the outskirts of the city.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Durango?
Visit the cathedral and Plaza de Armas, go down into the mining tunnel, ride the cable car and see the Francisco Villa museum.
What is Durango’s elevation?
About 1,900 meters; nights are usually cool even in summer.
What to eat in Durango?
Caldillo duranguense, a stew of dried beef with chile, and the regional mezcal.
What time zone is Durango in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).