Museo Historico de la Revolucion en el Estado de Chihuahua: 
Also known as Pancho Villa’s House. Pancho Villa lived in this 50-room 
mansion with his wife, Luz Corral in 1909. When she died in 1981, the house 
was willed to the government. Now it’s rooms are filled artifacts and objects 
of Chihuahua’s history and culture. 
The Catedral: This Baroque church was started in 1726, but not 
completed until 1825 due to Native uprisings. With its 24-karat gold ceiling, 
marble altars, cedar and brass figures, and a huge German made organ, this 
building is a sight to see. In the back of the church there is a museum 
showing the works of seven local artists from the18th century.
Palacio de Gobierno: (State Capitol) This building was built by the 
Jesuits as a convent in 1882. In 1891 it was then converted into government 
offices. Destroyed by a fire in 1940 and rebuilt in 1947, murals around the 
patio portray famous scenes from the history of the state of Chihuahua. 
There is also a plaque depicting where Father Hidalgo, the father of 
Mexican independence, was executed in 1811.
Palacio Federal: (Federal Building) The city’s post office and 
telegraph office are found here, as well as the dungeon where Father 
Hidalgo was held for 98 days before being executed. His weapons, 
trunks, crucifixes, and copies of personal letters are on display.
Iglesia de San Francisco: Built in 1721, this is the oldest church 
in Chihuahua that is still standing. From 1811 to 1827, Father Hidalgo’s 
body was interred in the chapel.
Quinta Gameros: (Cultural Center of the University of Chihuahua) Built 
in 1910, this Art Nouveau mansion is one of the cultural centers in 
Chihuahua. There are over two centuries of European art on display 
here.

WHERE TO EAT:

On just about every corner in downtown Chihuahua you can find a hot dog or 
seafood stall vendor.  Fruits, vegetables, cheeses and meats are sold fresh 
at the mercado popular.  The Club de los Parados restaurant, an adobe 
style house, was opened in the 1950’s by a rich cattle rancher, Tony Vega.  
Beef, particularly steak, is the main choice on the menu here.  A small 
“ranch-style?bar is located just off the main dining room.  The Dega 
restaurant located in the San Francisco hotel serves American style 
buffet breakfasts, barbecues, fish, burgers and salads.  Both tourists, 
locals, and works frequent this popular bar/cafeteria/restaurant.  It is 
said that some of the best Mexican food served in Chihuahua can be found 
at the Rincon Mexicano.  Mariachi musicians play nightly while you dine.  
Locals will tell you that La Casa de los Milagros was the favorite of 
Pancho Villa and his companions.  Now, it’s the popular place for music, 
Mexican snacks, and drinks.  Shrimp burgers, baked potatoes, foot long 
hot dogs, hot wings, and five taco’s for two bucks are the specialties 
at Ah Chiles. 

There are many fine buildings dedicated to the history and culture of 
Chihuahua. Take a tour through the silver mines, visit the chapel where 
famed revolutionary Father Hidalgo’s body was kept for 16 years, tour 
the museums, chapels and churches, or simply wander the streets.
Excursions: Jump on one of the buses at the old bus station and head 
to the Santa Eulalia silver mine for a tour, then visit the mining museum 
in the town of the same name.
Tours: There are some reputable tour agencies in town that will take 
you on a tour of Chihuahua City. 

The Mercado de Artesanias is a block long market that sells items such as 
T-shirts, regional crafts, candy, jewelry, and clothes.  The best regional 
and Tarahumara crafts can be found at the Casa de las Artesanias del Estado 
de Chihuahua.  The Rock Shop carries regional jewels and gems as well as a 
variety of crafts.