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City in Chihuahua, Mexico
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Chihuahua is the capital of the state of Chihuahua in Northern Mexico. The colonial center of Chihuahua is beautiful and pedestrian friendly. The centro has museums dedicated to Pancho Villa (a major folk hero in the north of Mexico), another museum about the national mint, government palaces, and historic churches as well as luxurious mansions and villas.
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Catedral de Chihuahua
A sample of the Baroque Art in northern Mexico.
Museo de Arte Sacro
A large hall in the basement of the Chihuahua Cathedral, located at the rear of the Capilla del Rosario, was conditioned to install the Religious Art Museum.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Casa Redonda
What was once the National Railways of Mexico (Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México) workshops is now this museum, known as Casa Redonda (Round House) by its building structure dating from the early 19th century.
Museo Histórico de la Revolución
Former home of Pancho Villa, hero of the revolution. learn the story of Mexico's fight for freedom and view many artifacts including the car that Pancho Villa was killed in.
City Museum for the Decorative Arts, Art Nouveau style mansion.
The original burial place of Fr Miguel Hidalgo.
Museo Casa Chihuahua
Now a modern art museum, and the former jail cell of Fr Hidalgo.
Parque del Palomar
Once one of the worst neighborhoods in the city, now the largest city park. Art, concerts and massive events are held in this modern park.
Former summer estate of Don Luis Terrazas. Now in semi-ruined condition, in process of restoration.
Legislative tower of Chihuahua-state legislators office building.
Palacio de Gobierno
The State House.
Historical City Hall.
Lights and water show located besides the Federal Palace.
Templo de Santa Rita de Casia
Saint Rita of Cascia is the patroness of the city.
a huge system of caves with stalactites and stalagmites. Easy going as everything has concrete floors and handrailings. To get there, by bus 'Nombre de Dios/Ojo' to the grutas (M$6),
Hike up 300 m to Colorado Peak. You can start after visiting the caves. Don't get into the bus at the cave exit, walk the street about 100 m then turn right ca. 500 m along a 4WD-Road. Cross the street and look for the small path that goes straight up the mountain in front of you. It's only a few km walk up and down, but very strenuous. Wear good shoes, take plenty of water and be prepared for some climbing. You'll be rewarded with a great view over the city. You can find the way at OsmAnd or Mapy.cz. You can return the path at the other side of the mountain. It's a bit less step and it ends at a shopping mall where you can get pizza, ice-cream and stop taxis.
Elegant restaurant in the heart of el centro. International menu and first class service.
Upscale Latin fusion restaurant though they claim it's the tastes of Sonora, located near the San Francisco golf course.
International menu that leans heavily towards Italian and Mediterranean.
Your home for authentically delicious tacos. A local favorite. Long salsa bar with guacamole, pico de gallo, fire roasted salsa, and lots more fixin's. Cheap eats!
Sometimes you just have a hankerin' for some Texas style smoked brisket, ribs, or sausage. That's exactly what they're serving up at La Cabaña!
Good place for local craft beers, though they do waste effort promoting national brands as well. Good food including a pulled pork sandwich. The beers are mostly straightforward English style ales, but a Belgian amber is interesting, as is a Berliner weisse served with blackberry syrup and two stouts which are oddly about identical in terms of flavor, strength, and overall drinkability.
Fun beer hall atmosphere with a craft brewery making English-style ales. Typical lineup includes an overly watery light golden ale, an American pale ale, an IPA, and seasonal styles. A sampler of 5 beers is available for M$400. Food is casual with barbecue plates and pizza from a wood-fired oven. The surf & turf pizza is recommended.
Classic brewpub with a delightful palette of beer styles that totally puts to shame all the lame Texas craft breweries that can't seem to figure out how to brew anything other than IPA. The brewers here have some inventive "styles" including a New Zealand IPA and a red IPA. The best of the beers include a barleywine, a Belgian dark, and a saison. The menu is eclectic and includes several vegetarian options.
Outdoor beer garden serving casual food.
An old backpacker favorite. Very colonial-looking.
Rooftop terrace allows for great views from hotel's downtown location. Wifi, breakfast,.
Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service.
Very nice business class hotel. As good or better than any Hampton in the USA.
Very nice business class hotel. Free breakfast buffet and indoor pool.
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Chihuahua is the start of the famous Copper Canyon railway linking Chihuahua with Los Mochis.
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