Tips for doing Durango, like a local

“Viva Durango, love follows me cuz I follow the love…Durango and don’t confuse it with mango”

— Tyrese Gibson

Green Chilaquiles with Eggs a top of a typical mexican clay Plate, in the background there is buttered toast and a red jelly.

A Travel Guide for Our Wedding Guests

We’re so excited to celebrate with you in beautiful Durango, Mexico. Este’s hometown and one of the country's most underrated gems!

Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this page is your go-to resource for what to see, do, and expect.

What Durango is Known For

  • Old Hollywood Vibes – Known as “Land of Cinema”, Durango has hosted countless Westerns including The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, and True Grit.

  • Colonial Charm – The historic center is full of baroque cathedrals, cobblestone streets, and colorful architecture.

  • Adventure & Nature – Breathtaking landscapes including mountains, canyons, and pine forests surround Durango.

  • Delicious Food – Think gorditas, asado rojo, and mezcal! This is authentic Northern Mexican cuisine at its finest.

Watch & Get Inspired

We’ve gathered some of our favorite travel vlogs and videos about Durango:

Places to Eat

Durango is known for its Gorditas, Caldillo and Asado Rojo.

Below are some of our favorite spots

Things to Do

Durango has many fun things to do.

Below are some of our favorite spots

Getting around & Practical Tips

  • Public Transportation

    • Durango has many Taxis, counterfeit taxis are a thing. Avoid any Taxi that says “Independiente”. The ones to use are light blue and with the Alianza decals such as in this image are safe.

    • UBER, Bolt and Alianza Go App are available in Durango, Uber is the normal classic Uber. Bolt is an app that is similar to Uber with vetted drivers and also includes some Taxi Drivers that sign up for the app. Alianza Go is an app that has only Alianza Taxi Union members, you can select a level of normal cab or an unmarked private black car. All three of these apps have the ability to pay via Card or Apple Pay through the App or with Cash directly with the driver.

  • ATMs

    • My recommendation is withdrawing Mexican Pesos from the ATM inside the Airport once in Durango, the fees are much less than any currency exchange place. The Bank with the cheapest fees and that I use is Banorte, with Santander being second and BBVA having the highest fees.

    • If you are a Citi bank customer, Banamex is owned by Citi, whatever that means.

  • Weather

    • Durango in late October enjoys pleasant fall weather. Expect sunny days with average highs around 75F and cooler evenings dipping to about 45F. Its generally dry this time of year, but we recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater for the evenings. Think warm days and crisp cool nights!

  • Tipping Culture

    • Tipping is appreciated and expected in Mexico, including Durango. Its customary to leave around 10-15% at restaurants if service is good. At more casual spots or food stalls, rounding up or leaving a few extra pesos is a nice gesture. For services like Taxis, hotel staff and tour guides small tips (10-50) pesos go a long way.

  • Basic Travel Tips

    • Currency

      • Mexican Peso, most places accept credit/debit cards such as VISA/Mastercard. American Express is less commonly accepted and Discover is not, who even has a discover card?

    • Language

      • Spanish is the official language, but many locals know some level of English as its taught in all levels of school.

    • Phone Service

      • Most US Carriers offer international roaming, but check your plan. T-Mobile works amazing with the TelCel network. Buying a local Sim card for extended stays is an option.

    • Photography

      • Photography is very common in Durango, I only caution against photographing any dual-cab tinted pickup trucks.

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