Gomez Palacio

Introduction

Gómez Palacio sits in northeastern Durango, close to the border with Coahuila. The city and its surrounding municipality take their name from Francisco Gómez Palacio y Bravo, a former governor of Durango.

Three days in Gomez Palacio

Day one: Start in Gómez Palacio, named for Francisco Gómez Palacio, and get your bearings in the city itself before looking beyond it. The state line runs right through this urban area, so you can cross between Durango and Coahuila without leaving the streets you are walking.

Day two: Give the day to the wider metropolis and its two-state character. Move between the Durango side and the Coahuila side and notice how the same built-up area is split between them.

Day three: Use your last day to slow down and revisit whichever part of Gómez Palacio you liked best. Keep the Bravo and the surrounding region in mind as you plan your onward travel.