Durango

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For the Spanish, Durango is a hub for fans of the outdoors thanks to the exceptional hiking and biking trails that criss-cross the surrounding area. While the natural surroundings are gorgeous, you'll want to dive into the town's historic center, which is so full of monuments that it was declared a National Cultural Site. The church of Santa Ana is a Baroque beauty, while the church of María Uribarri houses a Gothic interior and huge portico with wooden cover. Even the Town Hall is exceptional with an unusual porch of seven half-point arches, and outstanding paintings decorating the last two floors. However, the city's most precious architectural gem is the 15th century Kurutziaga Cross, which is covered in Biblical imagery. While strolling through the streets of one of the Basque's most precious settlements, be sure to stop for some of their exceptional tapas.