Introducing Durango
Durango city is a mellow, pleasant cowboy town with a delightful Plaza de Armas, fine colonial architecture and a great selection of hotels and restaurants. It’s a fun place to unwind, yet there’s also plenty to do.
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Founded in 1563 by conquistador Don Francisco de Ibarra, and named after the Spanish city of his birth, Durango is just south of the Cerro del Mercado, one of the world’s richest iron-ore deposits. This was the basis for Durango’s early importance, along with gold and silver from the Sierra Madre. Other local industries include agriculture and timber, but it’s best known for its role in the movie business. Note that as you cross the border between Chihuahua and Durango states you enter a different time zone; Durango is one hour ahead of Chihuahua.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by hiac 31 August 2011
Vail is attempting, too many places too little time :)
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Re: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by hiac 31 August 2011
:) it's by design. I go for Saturday's Mass Ascension, but will skip Twilight Twinkle Glow to save some times for Colorado fall color.…
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RE: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by trekker502 30 August 2011
You can see the Maroon Bells from the opposite side when you are in Crested Butte/Mount Crested Butte. If you drive a couple of miles…
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