Location: Saltillo
Top Things to do in Saltillo
- 1. Museo del Desierto
- 2. Catedral de Santiago de Saltillo
- 3. Museo de las Aves
- 4. Alameda Zaragoza
- 5. Museo del Sarape y Trajes Mexicanos
- 6. Centro Cultural Casa Purcell
- 7. Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana
- 8. Museo de la Cultura Taurina
- 9. Iglesia San Juan Nepomuceno
- 10. Museo de Los Presidentes Coahuilenses
Top 10 Things to do in Saltillo, Mexico
Saltillo (Spanish pronunciation: [salˈtiʝo] ( listen)) is the capital of the northeastern Mexican state of Coahuila and the municipal seat of the municipality of the same name. As of the 2015 census, Saltillo had a population of 807,537 people, while the population of the metropolitan area was 923,636 inhabitants, making Saltillo the largest city and the second largest metropolitan area in the state of Coahuila and the 19th most populated metropolitan area in the country.
Restaurants in Saltillo
1. Museo del Desierto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 589 reviews
Reviewed By Drew P
My wife and I took a day trip to Saltillo, and this is the main attraction and the "must see" of Saltillo. It was really well done! Well organized, well put together, good mixture of displays, info, interactive, etc. We spent about 3 hours total, including a quick lunch. Which, by the way, if you are in a rush, or forget to eat before, the small restaurant was fine. Good hamburger (only burger, hot dog, or panini with fries for lunch). Also some snack areas around the museum.
We read a review of someone who found a English speaking guide. $250MX for a guide, however there were no English guides the day we went. All signs in Spanish (google translate is legit - use camera and hold up to sign and translate in real time on your screen).
Live animals out back. Nothing special, if anything a little sad for the small exhibits.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By Massimo_Voldemort - Voghera, Italy
During a trip to downtown, we had chance for a short visit to this historical place.
It was a function and I was not able to go in for a long. For what I could see uch better from outside than inside, however I would recommend to ask info or a local guide for better details.
3. Museo de las Aves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Jill D - Saltillo, Mexico
After exploring downtown, take a break on a bench in the Alameda Zaragoza. Enjoy an ice cream while people watching. Take kids to play on the playground. Sit in the shade on the talavera-tiled benches by the Frog Fountain. Read a book in the library. Gaze on the statues, tree carvings, and Fountains.
If one visits in November, the Alameda is a favorite resting place for the monarch butterflies on their annual migration from Canada to Michoacan.
And there are free, (usually) clean, public restrooms!
5. Museo del Sarape y Trajes Mexicanos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Ruby4861 - Mexico City, Mexico
An exquisite and unique display of sarape and other mexican costumes which are more than hundred. The museum is clean and the displays are well explained. There are videos also in the rooms explaining the history of sarape.
It also explains how the sarape is made...
Worth a visit to this art which is disappearing so fast!
6. Centro Cultural Casa Purcell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Wilfrido S
If you are interested in art, you definitely should visit Casa Purcell. Casa Purcell has art mostly from Saltillo residents. I like to visit as often as possible so I can see what's new. You will find different sections/rooms with different artists' work. My favorite time I went was when they drew on all of the white walls with black chalk. Amazing! You can drop by Casa Purcell and then go next door to Banco Purcell or vice versa to learn about the history of the place.
7. Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Liz S - Austin, Texas
Very informative and a very modern, interactive museum. It's free so it's a good value. It is not very big so it won't take too long, plus is right near downtown so you'll likely be in the area.
8. Museo de la Cultura Taurina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Erasmo A
As a critisized and fordbidden tradition, bullfighting was inherated by the spaniard who tamed this lands, and established this tradition that have been active for more than 400 years in Saltillo, the bloody sport has his hot spot in the museum, also you can drink coffee on the lobby.
9. Iglesia San Juan Nepomuceno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Maurizio F - Verona, Italy
Una chiesa di conclamata origine gesuita con una facciata esterna ricca ma molto rovinata. L'interno si sviluppa su una navata centrale ed una laterale. Bella la chiesa e interessante l'altare. Molto interessante il piano rialzato che si raggiunge tramite una scaletta e che permette l'accesso a due organi di notevole fattura e a una vista meritevole sulla chiesa dall'alto.
10. Museo de Los Presidentes Coahuilenses
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia R - Mexico City, Mexico
Entré sin pensar que iba a encontrar tanta infromación interesante. Paséun par de horas en la visita, hay videos y actividades interactivas, Dos personas que trabajan en el museo me acompañafron en el recorrdio aportando datos muy interesantes. Me gustó la visita, Para los amantes de la historia,
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