Place to visit
Cathedral Basilica of Durango, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Cathedral Basilica of Durango is a church in Durango, Mexico. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Durango, Mexico · Temples
- Where
- Mexico · Avenida 20 de Noviembre, 34000, Durango
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- PVR Puerto Vallarta, 377 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 24.02511, -104.67033
What it is and where
Cathedral Basilica of Durango is a church in Durango, Mexico. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 24.02511, -104.67033; the nearest main airport is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR, Puerto Vallarta), 377 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Mexico. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cathedral Basilica of Durango is November to April.
- JanBest time10:40
- FebBest time11:12
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:34
- MayPossible13:10
- JunPossible13:29
- JulPossible13:21
- AugPossible12:50
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:25
- NovBest time10:49
- DecBest time10:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Museo Regional de DurangoMuseum185 m
- Los MéndezProtected area54 km
- Baneario "Oasis Acatita"Hot spring bath54 km
- Casa de Pancho VillaHistoric house museum in La Coyotada, Durango, Mexico83 km
- Parque Nacional Sierra de ÓrganosNational park93 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Temples
- Guanajuato: capital city of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico
- Zacatecas
- Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral: cathedral in Mexico City
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe: basilica in Mexico City
- Sanctuary of Atotonilco: church in Guanajuato
- Guadalajara Cathedral: cathedral of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Every Mexico place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cathedral Basilica of Durango?
It is a church in Durango, Mexico. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cathedral Basilica of Durango?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31.
How do you get to Cathedral Basilica of Durango?
The nearest main airport is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 377 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Museo Regional de Durango, Los Méndez, Baneario "Oasis Acatita". The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Temples99 places for temples in Mexico, from Guanajuato to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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