Durango

The state of Durango has been called, The Land of Scorpions because of the many species of scorpions found here. In a few restaurants in its capital city, adventurous eaters can actually order Scorpion tacos.

This México state’s other title is The Land of Cinema. From the 1950s thru the 1980s, over 140 films have been made in Durango. Many of director, John Ford’s westerns starring John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Clark Gable, Anthony Quinn and many others were filmed here. Durango has that iconic background scenery which works so well as a backdrop to cowboy westerns.

The average elevation found in this state is over 6,000 feet (2,000 meters) where travelers can encounter many pine forests, mountains, canyons, and even caves. Outdoor enthusiasts will love this state.