Tepic

The original religious structure here was built in 1750, but the present stems from 1885, fashioned in a Neo-Gothic style, and which now serves as a diocese. The cathedral was heavily damaged by the 2022 Michoacán earthquake and as of January 2024 is still closed for repairs, although there is hope that the repairs will be completed sometime in 2024.

Tepic's central square, with a monument and people selling handicrafts. A great place to watch activity go on in Tepic.

This is an interesting museum about the local boy hero who supposedly jumped off the Castle of Chapultepec wrapped in the Mexican flag rather than let the nasty American imperialists under General Winfield Scott take it, during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847. All displays are captioned in Spanish only, but you may be able to ask for a tour in English.

Part of INAH system of museums in Mexico, has intriguing display of exhibits pertaining to topics like precolonial and natural history. The museum contains a large collection of pre-Hispanic art from the Shaft Tomb culture. The collection includes a large number of sculptures depicting humans engaged in normal daily activities, unlike the sculptures of most other indigenous cultures, which focused primarily on deities.

Museum about indigenous cultures in a historic colonial building, right across from the regional museum.

For the art enthusiasts out there.

Planetarium and science exhibits, most geared towards kids.

Small artistic museum dedicated to Nayarit's beloved poet, Amado Nervo, who wrote about life in Nayarit. Four museums chronicle the life and works of Nervo. Guided tours are available (in Spanish).