Av. Lincoln at Av. Ignacio Mejia
Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, MX
Run by the National Institute of Fine Arts, this museum is located in the Plaza de las Americas area. The circular concrete central building with fiberglass-domed roof is surrounded by a moat and connected by bridges to the two other exhibit areas. There is a total of 1000 square meters of viewing space with exhibits that change every two months. Open Tuesday thru Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Monday. Admission charge is 75˘. The receptionist speaks passable English and can answer most questions.
Ave. Juarez at Ave. 16 de Septiembre
Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, MX
Located in the Ex-Aduana (former Customs House) building in downtown Juarez, this museum chronicles the history of Juarez and the state of Chihuahua. Featuring permanent and visiting exhibits, there is much to see about the history of the area from prehistoric times to the 20th Century. The Mexican Revolution and the exploits of Pancho Villa are prominent parts the the displays. All exhibits are in Spanish. Located at Av. Juarez and Av. 16th de Septiembre. Free admission, open Tuesday thru Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, MX
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe de El Paso del Norte y do los Mansos was the first mission established in the area. The present structure was completed in 1668. A joint effort of Mexican, Mansos Indian and Spanish labor, the church took six years to build. Today it remains the oldest surviving church structure in the area. Next door is the Juarez Cathedral with its Neo-classical facade. There's a large iron fence around the two churches with an open gate on the south side. Near this gate you can often find the mission's self-appointed tour guide, Angel. Angel is an old man with salt and pepper hair, usually dressed in a gray suit and matching fedora, who patiently waits to give tours of both churches. He'll walk you through the old mission and cathedral and point out lots of very interesting details. It's worth a substantial tip to retain his services. This is an active parish, so you'll find people inside praying and meditating—reverence is expected.