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Travel advisory · MexicoCopper Canyon is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Chihuahua.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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  • Lagunas de Zempoala National Park · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand
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Paseo del Viejo Oeste
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Paseo del Viejo Oeste

Wild West film-set attraction about 30 minutes from Durango, with actor shows, photos with the cast and an admission fee around $2.50. Plan your visit.

Plan a trip to Copper Canyon

Paseo del Viejo Oeste is a Wild West attraction about half an hour outside Durango, Mexico. The grounds are built to look like a film set from Western movies. Shows are performed by friendly actors, and visitors can pose for photos with the cast. Restaurants and souvenir shops sit in teepees and in buildings styled on older frontier architecture. Admission is around $2.50, which makes it an easy outing for families.

The Western set

Paseo del Viejo Oeste
Paseo del Viejo Oeste

The grounds are laid out to resemble the sets used in Western films. Restaurants and souvenir shops occupy teepees and buildings in older styles, so moving between them feels like walking through a frontier town.

Take time to explore every set piece before or after the show. Walking the whole site first makes the performances easier to follow in context.

Shows, the cast and the cemetery

Paseo del Viejo Oeste
Paseo del Viejo Oeste

The shows are performed by actors who are friendly toward visitors. A Christmas-themed show runs during the holiday season. After the performances, you can pose for photos with the cast.

The site also has a cemetery with tombstones of actors who filmed there. It is a short detour from the main area and a quiet contrast to the lively shows.

FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Yes. Admission is around $2.50.

When is the best time to visit?

Weekends have the acting shows. Weekdays have lower entrance fees.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

Advance tickets are recommended, and a wait is common.

How do I get there from Durango?

Taxis are an option. The taxi fare can be higher than the entrance fee, so check the price before you book.

Is the site wheelchair accessible?

The entrance, the restroom and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible.

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