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City in the Mexican state of Durango
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Santa María del Oro (Durango) is a small, historic gold mining town in Durango, Mexico. It has been designated as one of the country's Pueblos Mágicos.
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Church of the Mercies
Main parish church of the town, built from 1758 to 1770. 19th century renovations changed the interior style from baroque to neoclassic. The church contains a number of significant religious artifacts and important works of art, including a 17th century sculpture by Juan de Sepulvede, which was brought to Mexico in 1625. A side niche contains an enormous wood altarpiece (the largest in the diocese) dating from the 18th century: it includes a painting of Our Lady of Mercy. The altarpiece is dedicated to the founding saints of the church. Depicted in it are St. Peter, St. Anthony of Padua, the Virgin Mary, who is flanked by a number of other saints. The church is a beautiful sacred place, but sadly in need of repairs, maintenance, and love.
Basic, casual, family style restaurant. Burgers, fries, seafood, gorditas, dulce de leche.
Shrimp, fried fish, menudo.
Burgers and Steaks served with all the fixin's (grilled onions, jalapenos, salsa, tortillas).
Basic meat and potatoes kind of place.
Specializes in micheladas.
Barebones motor-inn style hotel. Cheap and clean. Close to the bus station.
Quiet, clean, friendly hotel with a convenient location in center of town. On-site parking. Oxxo next door. Nicer than most hotels in town, but prices are a bit higher too.
By bus
Valle del Guadiana has buses from Durango that make the trip to Santa Maria del Oro in 3 hours, 40 minutes. A one-way ticket costs M$432 (Mar 2023).
It's a very small town. Walking is best within town. Taxis are good for places further out.
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