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La Ciudad

Durango, Mexico · North America

About La Ciudad

La Ciudad is worth a stop: 40 minutes from El Salto, 1km from Espinazo del Diablo (Devil's Backbone).

La Ciudad is a town located in Durango, Mexico. With a population of 2,609, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, La Ciudad sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Monterrey time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Ciudad to your route.

About La Ciudad

Ciudad (Spanish: [θjuˈðað]) is the Spanish word for "city". Ciudad or La Ciudad may also refer to: La Ciudad (archaeological site), Hohokam ruins in Phoenix, Arizona La Ciudad, district of Durango City, Mexico La ciudad, a novel by Mario Levrero published in 1970 La Ciudad, the Spanish title of the 1998 film The

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La Ciudad offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is La Ciudad located?

La Ciudad is located in Durango, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 23.7328 latitude, -105.6912 longitude.

What is the population of La Ciudad?

La Ciudad has a population of approximately 2,609 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,609
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Durango
Timezone
America/Monterrey
Coordinates
23.7328, -105.6912

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from La Ciudad

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Espinazo del Diablo (Devil's Backbone)

The old Durango-Mazatlán road (Highway 40 libre), a legendary ridge-top drive of hundreds of curves along a knife-edge spine of the Sierra Madre with plunging views on both sides.

1 km · about 5 min drive

mountain pass

Espinazo del Diablo (Highway 40)

The old free road over the Sierra Madre between Mazatlán and Durango, a switchbacked ridge route with steep drops and viewpoints.

16 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Baluarte Bridge

The world's highest cable-stayed bridge, soaring 403 m above the Baluarte River on the spectacular Durango-Mazatlán highway through the Sierra Madre Occidental.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near La Ciudad

  • Right hereEspinazo del Diablo (Devil's Backbone)The old Durango-Mazatlán road (Highway 40 libre), a legendary ridge-top drive of hundreds of curves along a knife-edge spine of the Sierra Madre with plunging views on both sides.
  • 16 kmEspinazo del Diablo (Highway 40)The old free road over the Sierra Madre between Mazatlán and Durango, a switchbacked ridge route with steep drops and viewpoints.
  • 35 kmBaluarte BridgeThe world's highest cable-stayed bridge, soaring 403 m above the Baluarte River on the spectacular Durango-Mazatlán highway through the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Ciudad.

El Salto

🇲🇽 Mexico

34 km awayPop. 24,241

Banderas del Águila

🇲🇽 Mexico

42 km awayPop. 1,274

Tayoltita

🇲🇽 Mexico

48 km awayPop. 5,124

Pueblo Nuevo

🇲🇽 Mexico

51 km awayPop. 19,363

Llano Grande

🇲🇽 Mexico

52 km awayPop. 1,938

El Verde

🇲🇽 Mexico

61 km awayPop. 1,263

La Concepción

🇲🇽 Mexico

61 km awayPop. 1,050

Concordia

🇲🇽 Mexico

62 km awayPop. 8,328

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