 Saltillo, the state capital of Coahuila, is located
in Mexico’s northern region, 89 km (55 mi) southwest
of Monterrey. The average year-round temperature
is 17.5º C (63º F) and the climate is predominantly
arid and semi-cold, with rainfall in the summer.
Known as the Athens of the North due to its great
cultural tradition, this city reflects its mixed
heritage in festivities such as the Santo Cristo
de la Capilla. It’s also famous for its saltillos,
cotton and wool serapes of various designs and bright
colors, which have become one of the nation’s most
representative articles of clothing.
Also
of interest is Saltillo’s eclectic architecture,
which integrates neoclassical and baroque styles,
as seen in structures such as the Catedral de Santiago
(Santiago Cathedral) and the Ateneo Fuente, a place
with a strong academic tradition and two of the
city’s most important cultural attractions: the
Museo de Historia Natural (Natural History Museum)
and the Pinacoteca Artemio de Valle Arizpe. In the
latter you can learn about the important contributions
of local artists and the region’s historical development
and biological evolution.
 In
the surrounding areas you can visit Rincon Colorado,
one of the main sites where dinosaur fossils have
been discovered. There’s also the beautiful natural
sights of Sierra de Arteaga, which has been developed
as an important regional tourist and sporting destination.
In addition, you can visit the Bosques de Monterreal
Park, a unique place where you can go skiing on
slopes with manmade snow throughout the year. What’s
more, the park offers canyons and mountains areas
that are ideal for ecotourism outings. You’ll find
the gorgeous scenery of the Coahuila sierras absolutely
fascinating.
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