Durango, a mountainous, heavily forested state in the north of the

Year 1, Issue No. 9
Durango,
a mountainous, heavily forested state in the north of
the country, is not very densely populated. The capital, which was
founded as “Villa de Durango” by Francisco de Ibarra on July 8th,
1563, is the most extensive and populous city in the state. It boasts
the largest number of historic buildings in the north of the country,
earning Durango a spot on the route called “Camino Real de Tierra
Adentro”, or “Royal Inland Road”, declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO. Situated in the Guadiana valley, in the heart of the
State, Durango has often been called the “pearl of Guadiana”, and
for good reason. With so many imposing buildings, the city has
turned many mansions and palaces into fascinating museums and
cultural centers, exhibiting precious antiquities, religious art, hisPhoto credit: visitmexico.com
torical archives and ethnographic collections which reflect the artistry of the indigenous people who first settled in this region.
But the state of Durango also has ample room for outdoor activities, taking advantage of its wild geography
and rich biodiversity. There are outdoor sport options in the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and desert areas, or, if one is seeking
relaxation, it’s possible to enjoy a simple eco-vacation with your
family. Visitors to the city of Durango can expect to enjoy excellent tourist services and accommodation, from boutique hotels to
cabins built in forests with breathtaking views. Also, since the
1950s, the city has caught the eye of major film producers, who
have immortalized its fine architecture and rugged scenery on film.
Otherwise, spending a night in the middle of the forest at
Puentecillas in the community of El Brillante can offer the chance
to sleep in rustic cabins built by a beautiful lake, where visitors can
swim, take a boat tour and indulge in some fishing. Tents, horses
and ATVs can also be rented, allowing tourists to travel around the
area more freely, taking in the impressive sights of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Grevgatan 3, 114 53, Stockholm.
Tel: (46 8) 663-5170
Consular Section: (46 8) 120 00 716
Email: suecia@embamex.se
Website: www.embamex.se
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Text source: www.visitmexico.com
The inauguration ceremony of the Sweden Chapter of the Global Network of Mexicans took place on November 7 at the
Embassy of Mexico in Sweden. With the
addition of the Sweden Chapter, the Global Network of Mexicans now totals 37
chapters throughout the world; reaching
nearly 4,000 members in 19 countries and
4 continents.
The Sweden Chapter, comprised of
31 founding members, will be led by entrepreneurs José de Jesus Escandón Bolaños and Hector Martínez Cardenas, in their
capacity of Chairman and Vice Chairman
of the Board, respectively. The chapter is
divided into four thematic areas: new IT
technologies; sustainability and ecology; Top: Ambassador Gasca Pliego and Global Network of Mexicans representatives.
the automotive sector; and cultural management and marketing communications. Each
of the branches will be led by a board member with a specialization in the area to be coordinated by him/
her.
The Chapter has set a goal to organize the highly skilled Mexicans residing in Sweden to promote
the development of projects and academic, scientific, technological, and business initiatives between Mexico and Sweden.
The Mexican Ambassador to Sweden, Mr. Agustín Gasca Pliego, chaired the event and swore in
the Chapter Board, referring to the social commitment that its members were entrusted with, as well as offering the full support of the Embassy.
For more information, please write to Jesús Escandón at: redglobalsuecia@gmail.com
Representatives from the Embassy of Mexico participated in ANTOR’s “Mingle Party-Meet the World,”
held on November 27 in Stockholm. This is an event held by the Association of Representatives of the National Tourism Offices (ANTOR), of which Mexico is a member. It was attended by about 200 members of
travel agencies as well as Swedish media specialized in tourism.
The event started off with a seminar on the rising popularity of health resorts and vacations, such as
yoga retreats, weekends for marathons, and assorted sports tourism. In addition, the new format of the International Tourism Forum (TUR), which is organized annually in Gothenburg, was unveiled.
After this activity, there was a workshop in which the attendees had the opportunity to approach the
designated areas for official ANTOR members, in order to ask questions and obtain tourist information
about the countries represented at the Mingle Party. During this activity, Mexican representatives provided
information on the wide variety of sunny destinations that the country offers to the Swedish market. As
usual, the Yucatan Peninsula/Mayan Riviera was one of the most attractive options for travel agencies. Furthermore, the cultural tourism opportunities offered by states such as Oaxaca and Puebla were promoted, as
well as Adventure Tourism and Ecotourism in Chihuahua, Baja California Sur, and Chiapas. Beach holidays were represented with the Playa Sol and the traditional Mexican Caribbean area, the Sea of Cortez and
the Pacific Coast towns. Much emphasis was placed on the culinary wealth of our country and in products
such as tequila and mezcal, which are rapidly gaining popularity in the Swedish market.
As part of the activities of the event, members of ANTOR donated various prizes for a raffle in
which attendees participated. Mexico contributed two gifts: a bottle of tequila accompanied by a set of
handmade pottery and a Mexican crafts book with assorted Mexican textiles.
Right: Mexican representatives
Alondra Mendoza and Ozury
Feria at ANTOR.
Ambassador Gasca Pliego traveled to the Vastra Götaland Region to pay a visit to local authorities, business leaders, academics, and the Mexican community with residence in Gothenburg.
From the 25 to the 27 of November, the Ambassador held several interviews to strengthen the political and economic relationship between Gothenburg, which is the industrial capital of Sweden, and Mexico.
During his visit, accompanied by Mexican Honorary Consul Hilda Ivarsson, he had the opportunity to meet
with Governor Lars Bäckström, as well as with several business leaders of successful companies with a
special interest in Mexico, such as SKF, Volvo and Santa María. The Ambassador also visited the University of Chalmers, where he met with the Mexican researcher Max Ortíz, an expert in the field of prosthetics
development. In addition, he held a meeting at the International Bachelor´s Club with the Honorary Consuls in Gothenburg, an international group that highlights the importance of the Port, not only at the national level, but across borders.
Top: Ambassador Gasca Pliego with the Honorary
Consuls in Gothenburg.
Top right: The Ambassador with representatives
from SKF, Lars Werner and Ingalill Östman.