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Museo Centauro del Norte

Centaur of the North Museum

The historic Hidalgo Hotel has been renovated and turned into this history museum about Mexican Revolution hero, Pancho Villa ("The Centaur of the North"). The museum's most notorious feature is an exhibit that re-creates with wax figures the assassination and subsequent wake of Pancho Villa.

Address: Pedro Gómez 2, Centro
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00 - 17:00, closed Mon
Price: M$20

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Palacio Alvarado
Grand townhouse that was built by a wealthy industrialist who made his fortune in mining, and was a friend of Pancho Villa. The home is beautifully maintained with spectacularly opulent period furnishings reflecting the Porfiriato era (particularly 1903). Large central courtyard with a glass dome. Many historical displays.
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Casa Griensen - Regional History Museum
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Daily 09:00 - 17:00
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Los Remedios
Fun traditional Mexican restaurant filled with memorabilia, Mexican artesanias, and conversation-worthy kitsch. Food includes grilled meats, enchiladas, seafood and more. Full bar with tasty margaritas and mezcal drinks.
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