Coahuila Attractions

Coahulia state - Capital

Apart from the Capital city there are other attractions and towns found within the State of Coahulia. They are:

Región Laguna
Location:

Torreon

In the Región Laguna (Lagoon Region) you can't miss a visit to Cristo de las Noas, a magnificent monument located in the city of Torreon, where in addition you can shop at the mall, visit museums, go to the golden sand dunes in Viesca or enjoy the Feria del Algodón (Cotton Fair). This region of Coahuila is significant for its economic, agricultural and industrial strength. In the heart of this region is Torreon, a young city that has an excellent infrastructure for business travelers as well as museums and buildings whose distinctive and varied architectural styles reflect the diverse ethnic heritage that inspired them.

The municipalities of the Laguna Region are framed by the marvelous Coahuila Desert and ecotourism and adventure enthusiasts can enjoy natural attractions like the Jimulco Sierra, the Bilbao Dunes, the Acatita Dunes and the enigmatic Silence Zone, among many other locations that are no less astonishing.

Parras Region

Location:

150 km west of Saltillo

Parras is called "The oasis" of the semidesert of Coahuila. One of the historic attractions of Parras is the Municipalty Presidence, which is a replica of the State's Government Palace in Saltillo. The oldest winery in the Americas is in Parras de la Fuente and was founded by Lorenzo García in the 16th century. For rest and recreation, Parras has bathing resorts, these bathing places were used to generate electric power for industry usage.

Among its man-made attractions are the Santo Madero church, which is located on a hill, and the San Ignacio de Loyola church, which was built in the 17th century.

Zaragoza Region Location:

Northern Region of the state

This region is so vast that you'll definitely need to make sure you have enough time to enjoy it. The municipal seat welcomes us with the Walk of the Patriots, the Main Plaza, San Fernando de Rosas Temple and the old Railroad Station.

Traversed by the Escondido, San Antonio and San Rodrigo rivers, Zaragoza is in the middle of adventure: hunting ranches, dams like La Fragua which hold fishing tournaments; haciendas like those in Patiños and San Fernando, festivals like the traditional parade on horseback or the Fair of the North. All this is surrounded by abundant, high quality springs and cactus fields.