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Museo Regional de la Laguna
The Museo Regional de la Laguna , inside Torreón’s favorite park, 3km east of the Plaza de Armas, has interesting archaeological displays on the precolonial desert cultures of the north and other cultures from around the nation.
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Templo de los Jaguares y Escudos
The Temple of the Jaguars and Shields, built atop the southeast corner of the ball court’s wall, has some columns with carved rattlesnakes and tablets with etched jaguars. Inside are faded mural fragments depicting a battle.
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Teatro Principal
It hosts a full schedule of performances during the Cervantino festival and is home to Guanajuatos impressive symphony orchestra. Performances are held most Friday nights (except October and January) at 8.30pm. Tickets cost M$80.
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Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
Occupying a 16th-century colonial building, the citys photo museum hosts changing exhibits focusing on all things Mexico City. Additionally, the museum has amassed a vast archive comprising a centurys worth of urban images.
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Museo Casa del Risco
Midway along the plaza’s north side – look for the elaborate fountain inside the courtyard. The fountain is a mad mosaic of Talavera tile and Chinese porcelain. Upstairs is a treasure trove of Mexican baroque and medieval European paintings.
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Plazuela Francisco Goitia
A block south of the cathedral, a broad flight of stairs descends from Avenida Hidalgo to Tacuba, forming a charming open space. The terraces of the plazuela (small plaza) are often used as an informal amphitheater by street performers.
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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones
Cool, fragrant pine and oak forests dominate this 20-sq-km national park in the hills surrounding the Valle de México. Around 23km southwest of Mexico City and 800m higher, it makes a fine escape from the carbon monoxide and concrete.
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Juego de Pelota
The stone terraces of the deep Ball Court, constructed about 100 BC, were probably part of the playing area, not seats for spectators. It’s thought they were covered with a thick coating of lime, meaning the ball would roll down them.
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Teatro Calderón
Opposite the plazuela on Avenida Hidalgo, the lovely, renovated 1890s Teatro Calderón dates from the Porfiriato period and holds plays, concerts, films and art exhibitions. Worth a stickybeak even if you dont plan to see a performance.
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Pasaje Rodríguez
Once lined with souvenir shops, this atmospheric arty alley reflects TJs growing urban art scene. The walls are painted with vibrant graffiti style murals – the perfect backdrop to the boho style cafes, music bars, bookshops and craft shops.
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Cascadas de Tamasopo
A lovely set of three cascades and swimming holes on the edge of Tamasopo village, this is one of the most accessible and populated of the region’s water attractions. Tamasopo is located 5km north of Hwy 70 and 55km west of Ciudad Valles.
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Contemporary art gallery
The town’s contemporary art gallery is in a renovated colonial building 1km east of the city center showing worthwhile, sometimes edgy, temporary exhibitions. There’s a small movie theater here that shows artsy films, mostly for free.
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La Feria
An old-fashioned amusement park with some hair-raising rides. The all-access Platino pass is good for everything, including La Ferias best roller coasters. Check the website for current opening times as they change throughout the month.
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Plaza Zaragoza
The central orange-tree-shaded main plaza is fronted by the Catedral de la Asunción (constructed 1877–1908) and the Palacio de Gobierno , which has murals depicting Sonoran history.
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La Parroquia de Santa María de la Asunción
The 19th-century neoclassical La Parroquia de Santa María de la Asunción with its pink facade and decorated tower is the towns centerpiece. It overlooks the wide and attractive Plaza Miguel Hidalgo that is surrounded by portales (arcades).
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‘Number Six’
During the pre-revolutionary era, when the mansion was occupied by an upper-class campechano family, ‘Number Six’ was a prestigious plaza address. Wandering the premises, you’ll get an idea of how the city’s high society lived back then.
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Templo del Encino
Located beside the Posada museum, this church contains a black statue of Jesus that some believe is growing. When it reaches an adjacent column, a worldwide calamity is anticipated. The huge Way of the Cross murals are also noteworthy.
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Mercado Municipal
Locals come to this good, authentic Mexican market to shop for cheap clothing, produce and what-have-you, and to eat at inexpensive taquerías . The east side is the most colorful, with flowers and stacks of fruit and vegetables on offer.
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El Vesubio
Founded in 1891, this quaint winery consists of a few dozen wooden wine barrels and a little shop in front of the family home. Its well worth a visit just to look around and soak up the wonderful atmosphere, as much to purchase wine.
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Cerro de Venado
This 23-hectare reserve, which was created in 2009 with the planting of thousands of trees, is 2.5km from Laguna Encantada on the road to Ruíz Cortines. There are 500 steps up to a 650m hill with fabulous views of the town, lake and mountains.
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