A 58 meter high replica of the Eiffel Tower was built by the Collier de la Marliere family in 2007 as a gift to the people of Gomez Palacio. The tower has become a favorite city landmark, especially for taking selfies.
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Principal plaza in Gomez Palacios. Beautiful urban park with shade trees, benches, walking paths, fountains. Sunday it takes on a carnival atmosphere with strolling families, food vendors selling everything from ice cream to roast corn, and several wandering entertainers.
Catedral de Santa María de Guadalupe
Beautiful Gothic style church with a bright interior, ornate gold altarpiece with a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Extremely popular and busy church with several daily masses and masses almost every hour on Sundays.
Interactive science museum with over 70 exhibits and 5 workshops. Seasonal special exhibits.
Francisco "Pancho" Villa was one of the most colorful characters in Mexico's history. General of the Mexican Revolution and a former Governor of Chihuahua. His statue stands tall atop Cerro de la Pila, a hilltop from which he commanded an artillery attack on neighboring Torreon in 1913. From this vantage point, you get excellent views of Torreon and Gomez Palacio.