San Juan del Río Day Trip

Discover the area where the Mexican Revolutionary General Pancho Villa spent his early life on our San Juan del Río Day Trip. You'll explore a historic place and learn about this period of Mexican history.

San Juan del Río Day Trip

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Durango and set off for San Juan del Río, making a stop at the Peña del Águila dam to admire the La Sauceda River's surroundings.

Upon arrival in San Juan del Río, we'll tour several churches including the San Francisco de Asís Church, dating back to the 16th century, the sanctuary of Guadalupe, and the San Miguel Arcángel Temple with its baroque altarpiece. Additionally, we'll see the 'Potro de Hierro' mural honoring Pancho Villa, who was born in this area.

Next, we'll visit the Community Museum to learn about local customs and traditions. We will also go to La Coyotada, where Pancho Villa was born, and share his story of becoming the governor of Chihuahua.

Afterward, we'll visit the Willow Well hot springs for lunch and bathing in the warm pools. Following this, we will go to the Santiaguillo Lagoon, a protected wetland home to thousands of birds from Alaska and Canada.

Lastly, we'll visit a Mennonite community to learn about their way of life and German origins. We'll then start our return journey to your hotel in Durango, arriving approximately 8 hours later.