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Archive for September, 2013


Welcome to Coahuila in Mexico!

Coahuila, previously known as Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of the 31 states which, along with the Federal District, compose the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is located in Northeastern Mexico. Coahuila is just one of over 60 official online guides covering the whole of Mexico. If you´re planning a trip to Mexico and […]

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History of Coahuila Mexico

The Spanish explored the north of Mexico some decades after their victory in the capital of the Aztecs. The exploration was delayed primarily because the northern climate was harsher and there was no gold in the region. The first recorded Spanish settlement in the region now called Coahuila was at Minas de la Trinidad in […]

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Palacio de Gobierno | Government Palace

Saltillo Government Palace The Saltillo Government Palace built in 1808 is a gem of neoclassical architecture. It features some murals depicting the political history of the State, painted by Almaraz and Tarazona. Inside the Saltillo Government Palace building you’ll find the Venustiano Caranza Museum, this two-story museum displays a collection of photography, furniture, documents, objects and a […]

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Coahuila Mexico Geography

Geography of Coahuila covers the Sierra Madre Oriental which runs northwest to southeast through the State, and the higher elevations are home to the Sierra Madre Oriental pine-oak forests. The northernmost fingers of the Sierra Madre Oriental, the Sierra del Burro and the Sierra del Carmen, reach to the border with the United States at […]

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Museo del Desierto Desert Museum

Desert Museum This unique museum, and is considered the largest of its type in North America. It exhibits the biodiversity of the desert, along with some dinosaur fossils and minerals. It also feature a display of pieces of the nomadic tribes who populated the region. Close to the museum is the Maravillas Metropolitan Park, with green areas, fountains […]

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All About Saltillo Coahuila

Saltillo, Coahuila’s capital, is the oldest city in northeastern Mexico. One of the country’s most dynamic industrial centers. Saltillo is famous for producing the traditional multi-colored Mexican blanket, the sarape. The Cathedral of Santiago built between 1746 and 1810, is one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals in the whole of Mexico. The architecture, […]

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Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología El Chapulín | Science and Technology Museum

Saltillo Science and Technology Museum The Saltillo Science and Technology is a Museum features interactive materials where you can learn all about the universe, ecology, mathematics and physics. Notably, the Museum of Science and Technology allows people who visit to touch the exhibits (which is not allowed in most museums) and have fun with them. […]

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Viniculture Wine region Parras Coahuila

Parras Wine Region Parras is an agricultural town located 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of Saltillo. Known as the “Oasis of Coahuila,” the city is renowned for its picturesque vineyards, colonial architecture and huge trees. Casa Madero Founded in 1597, Casa Madero is the oldest winery in the Western Hemisphere and a popular Parras tourist attraction, […]

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Recinto Juarez museum Saltillo

The Recinto Juarez museum in Saltillo displays documents and artifacts from the mid-1800s. The Desert Museum showcases the region’s customs, traditions and animal and plant species. It also encompasses Recinto Juárez University Cultural Heritage

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Same Sex Marriage in Coahuila

In 2007 Coahuila became the first state in Mexico to offer same sex marriages as civil unions (Pacto Civil de Solidaridad to same-sex couples. Shortly after in 2010, Mexico’s Supreme Court mandated the whole country recognize same sex marriages and gay marriages conducted in the capital. As a result of the 9-2 decision, all 31 states were […]

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