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State of Mexico
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Durango is a state in Northern Mexico. Most of the state is mountainous and heavily forested, with the Sierra Madre Occidental covering around two-thirds of the state.
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The section of the highway from Durango towards Mazatlan is perhaps the most scenic drive in all of Mexico. This section of the highway is narrow with many curves and has been replaced with the new Fed. 40D. The old Fed. 40 can take up to 8 hours to travel, while Fed. 40D should only take 3 hours. During the winter months there is the added danger of ice. When going eastbound, Mazatlán to Durango, after reaching the top of the Sierra Madre Occidental, Fed. 40 becomes more linear, and it goes through the towns of La Ciudad, El Salto, and El Soldado. It continues in a line up to a point around 30 km from Durango, and it again goes downhill with many curves. In all the downhill sections, the use of engine brake is advised.
The Mexican Route 23 goes north from Durango (city) to Nuevo Ideal and Pinos Altos, as well as going south.
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the city of Durango has been declared a national monument by the Mexican government thanks to over 1000 well-preserved historic buildings, many dating back to the colonial period. Also, many Mexicans consider Durango to be something of a spa city because of the many hot springs in the area as well as the natural beauty and wonderful climate the city enjoys.
has places to practice rappelling, mountaineering and zip-lining
the state's second-largest community, and an industrial center
a mining and forestry center
small mining town that operated through the 19th century
colonial town with a scenic waterfall nearby, a designated Pueblo Magico
a town north of the City of Durango near the Santiaguillo lake
small colonial gold mining town with some cool old churches
famous for its pinole, a drink made from corn meal
rocky desert area with stunning rock formations, on the border with Zacatecas
protected natural area in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro is the historic silver mining route established by Spanish settlers in the 16th century. It begins in downtown Mexico City and runs through the several states in Mexico for 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) before crossing what is now the United States border at Juarez/El Paso and extending 650 km (404 miles) north to Santa Fe where it ends at San Juan Pueblo.
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