Laguna Region Profile

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LAGUNA REGION PROFILE

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 despacho.sec@coahuila.gob.mx

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INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 2 2.1 Altitude and Geographic Coordinates 3 2.2 Distances 3

3. GENERAL INFORMATION 4 3.1 Climate 4 3.2 Demographic Aspects 5

4. INFRAESTRUCTURA EN TRANSPORTES 5 4.1 Airports 5 4.2 Highways 5 4.3 Railroad 6

5. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 6 5.1 Industrial Parks 6 5.2 Wages and Salaries 6 5.3 Main Companies 8

6. INFORMATION ON BASIC SERVICES 9 6.1 Water and Drainage 9 6.2 Electricity 9 6.2 Gas 10 6.4 Health Services 11

7. EDUCATION 11 7.1 Middle Education – Upper Middle Education 11 7.2 Higher Education 11

8. QUALITY OF LIFE 13 8.1 Tourism 13 8.2 Magical Towns 14

9. DIRECTORY 16

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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1. INTRODUCTION

Coahuila de Zaragoza is the third of the country's largest State, is located in the northeast of Mexico and share a 512 kilometer border with the U.S. State of Texas. In Mexico, it is bordered by the States of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí and Nuevo León.

CANADÁ

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ATLANTIC COAHUILA OCEAN

MEXICO PACIFIC OCEAN SOUTH AMERICA

Map 1. Location of Coahuila in North America.

Coahuila in numbers:

Represents 7.73% of the surface of the country. It has a population of 2'954, 915 inhabitants, 2.5% of the total in the country, the distribution is 90% urban and 10% rural. Schooling that is 9.9 (almost year of upper secondary education); the national average is 9.2 of schooling. Speakers of an indigenous language of 3 years and older, are 2 per 1000 people, the national level is 70 per 1000 people. The sector of activity which contributes most to State GDP are manufacturing industries, including the production of machinery and equipment. Finally, brings the 3.4% to the national GDP.

Source: INEGI 2015

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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Coahuila boasts of 38 municipalities, which are grouped into five different regions due to their economic characteristics and geographical location.

The Laguna Region is made up of the municipalities of Francisco I. Madero, Matamoros, San Pedro, Torreón, Viesca. Besides being one of the regions privileged in the agricultural sector, characterized by large manufacturing companies, textile, auto parts, metal - mechanics and development of solar energy. This document provides general information about the region: geographic location, main economic activities, infrastructure, basic services, education, quality of life and tourism.

2. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION La Región Laguna del estado, está ubicada en el suroeste de la entidad y cuenta con una extensión territorial de 22,031.2 Km2 y una población de 974,289* habitantes. The Laguna Region of the State, is located in the South-West of the entity and has a land area of 22,031.2 Km2 and a population of 974,289 * inhabitants.

* Intercensal Survey 2015. INEGI.

1. Francisco I. Madero 2. Matamoros

3. San Pedro 4. Torreón

5. Viesca 1

3 2

4 5 State Capital Laguna Region Location

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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2.1 Altitude and Geographic Coordinates

Altitude and geographical coordinates of municipal seats in the region

MUNICIPALITY ALTITUDE LATITUDE LENGTH (M.A.S.L.)* Francisco I. Madero 1,100 25 46’ 30” 103 16’ 23” Matamoros 1,120 25 31’ 40” 103 13’ 41” San Pedro 1,090 25 45’ 32” 102 59’ 04” Torreón 1,120 25 32’ 40” 103 26’ 30” Viesca 1,100 25 20’ 33” 102 48’ 24” Source: Statistic Yearbook of the Coahuila State 2015. INEGI. *meters above sea level

2.2 Distances

Distances to the main cities of the State, Mexico, ports and borders.

ACUÑA

238 JUAREZ

297 119 MONCLOVA

208 104 142 MÚZQUIZ

91 177 237 148 PIEDRAS NEGRAS

261 34 85 106 201 PROGRESO

182 57 115 48 122 80 SABINAS

493 315 194 338 433 281 310 SALTILLO

173 69 128 35 113 92 25 336 SAN JUAN DE ROSITA (Nueva Rosita)

662 424 363 508 602 450 479 253 503 TORREÓN

1085 875 832 898 1071 841 947 721 972 469 CHIHUAHUA, CHIH.

915 659 616 682 777 625 655 506 679 243 631 DURANGO, DGO.

1192 1014 892 1037 1131 980 1008 777 1033 722 1162 620 GUADALAJARA, JAL.

1321 1143 1022 1166 1261 1109 1137 845 1161 993 1433 891 552 CD. MÉXICO

495 317 196 340 435 283 353 87 378 340 809 597 845 910 MONTERREY, N.L.

922 744 623 767 862 710 739 447 763 577 1017 475 329 417 515 SAN LUIS POTOSI, S.L.P.

865 687 566 710 805 653 681 383 706 391 831 289 338 601 464 194 ZACATECAS, ZAC.

1486 1308 1187 1331 1426 1274 1303 1071 1327 1017 1456 948 295 827 1140 623 632 MANZANILLO, COL.

1164 908 864 1009 1025 952 980 754 1004 491 876 256 481 1013 836 733 544 748 MAZATLÁN, SIN. 1012 866 712 857 952 800 875 609 899 876 1346 903 763 468 529 396 620 1060 1155 TAMPICO, TAMPS. N. LAREDO, 265 156 247 254 177 190 207 295 231 547 1017 804 997 1118 219 722 669 1294 1044 769 TAMPS.

Source: Communication and Transportation Secretariat (SCT). Coahuila. 2019. Approximate distances in kilometers.

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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3. GENERAL DATA

3.1 Climate

This region is characterized by a climate of dry semi warm during most of the year and the rainy season includes the seasons of spring and summer.

Monthly average temperature 2017 (°C) in each one of the municipalities of the Region .

Municipality JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Francisco I. 12.7 19.9 21.4 22.7 27.3 28.3 28.1 27.6 23.6 20.5 16.7 13.7 Madero

Matamoros 13.3 19.9 21.2 23.8 28.1 29.1 28.3 28.0 24.0 21.2 15.8 14.2

San Pedro 13.0 20.3 22.4 24.4 28.5 30.4 29.0 29.1 25.2 21.2 15.6 13.7

Torreón 14.9 14.7 23.4 26.4 29.9 31.4 30.0 29.3 26.0 22.5 18.1 14.7

Viesca 14.1 - 22.0 24.6 28.8 30.3 29.1 29.6 26.0 22.3 16.5 15.1

Source: Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) 2019. C Celsius degrees.

Monthly average rainfall 2017 (Mm).

Municipality JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Francisco I. 0.0 11.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 32.0 188.0 29.5 1.0 9.0 Madero

Matamoros 0.0 7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.0 7.0 200.0 35.0 1.5 9.0

San Pedro 0.0 7.5 0.0 0.5 8.2 0.2 4.7 37.8 188.4 97.1 1.1 8.3

Torreón 0.1 3.0 0.0 0.2 0.9 0.7 19.2 31.0 309.8 40.7 2.9 17.2

Viesca 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 14.0 0.0 147.0 41.0 0.0 7.0

Source: Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) 2019. Particular measure in milimeters

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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3.2 Demographic Aspects

Population by municipality and sex distribution.

MUNICIPALITY TOTAL MEN WOMEN POPULATION Francisco I. Madero 61,989 30,755 31,234 Matamoros 118,630 58,841 59,789 San Pedro 113,925 56,877 57,048 Torreón 724,386 353,272 371,114 Viesca 23,699 11,894 11,805 Total 1’042,629 511,639 530,990 Source: Intercensal Survey 2015. INEGI.

4. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE 4.1 Airports

The Laguna Region has the International Airport "Francisco Sarabia", located on the road Torreón - San Pedro, which offers daily flights to the cities of Tijuana, Juarez, Guadalajara city, city of Mexico, Queretaro and Cancun; In addition to an international flight to Dallas, Tx. The airlines operating these flights are: Aeromexico, Volaris, Interjet, Vivaerobus, American and TAR.

In addition, this air terminal has airport services: landing, parking, overnight, FBO, and fuel; complementary services such as: ramp and traffic; and business services: shops and restaurants.

Source: State Airport Services 2018.

4.2 Highways

 40 Federal Highway: it communicates with Mazatlán, Sin., Durango and Gómez Palacio, Dgo., Saltillo, Coah., Monterrey, N.L., Reynosa and Matamoros, Tamps.

 49 Federal Highway: communicates with Chihuahua, Chih. and Zacatecas, Zac.

 30 Federal Highway: communicates with Monclova, Coah.

In addition there are channels of communication between the municipalities of the Region.

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4.3 Railroad

The Laguna Region comprises railway station in the municipalities of Francisco I. Madero, San Pedro, Torreón, Viesca; which are connected to the national railway network, thus having access to borders, ports and major cities of the country. In this region the service is provided by Ferromex (Ferrocarril Mexicano) and line Coahuila Durango (LCD) private enterprises.

5. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 5.1 Industrial Parks

The industrial parks in the region have infrastructure in drinking water, drainage, electricity, natural gas and telephone.

INDUSTRIAL PARK MUNICIPALITY Parque Industrial Amistad Francisco I. Madero Francisco I. Madero Desarrollo Industrial Matamoros Matamoros Parque Industrial Amistad San Pedro San Pedro

Parque Industrial San Pedro San Pedro Amistad Industrial Torreón Torreón Ferropuerto Laguna, S.A. De C.V. Torreón Parque Industrial Jumbo Plaza Torreón

Parque Las Américas de Torreón, S.A. De C.V. Torreón Parque PITT (Parque de Innovación Tecnológica de Torreón) Torreón

Parque PYMES Torreón

Ciudad Industrial Torreón* Torreón Parque Industrial Lajat* Torreón

Parque Industrial Oriente* Torreón

Parque Centenario Torreón

Global Park Laguna Torreón

Laguna Industrial Park Matamoros * Sold out

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5.2 Wages and Salaries

DAILY AVERAGE WAGE JOB POSITION (minimum salary*) TECNICO 1.7 TECNICO MANTENIMIENTO 3 INSPECTOR CALIDAD NIVEL C 3 TECNICO DE CONTROL DE PRODUCCION 4.5 SUPERINTENDENTE DE FINANZAS 11.5 GERENTE 14.9 GERENTE DE PLANTA 37.2 * Minumun salary $88.36 pesos

5.3 Main companies

Below are listed the most important companies in the region, indicating the sector and municipality where they are installed

COMPANY NAME SECTOR LOCATION TB SEWTECH DE MEXICO AUTOMOTRIZ FCO. I MADERO MATAMOROS HOLDINGS TEXTIL MATAMOROS VF IMAGEWEAR MEXICO TEXTIL MATAMOROS AEES Manufacturera (Grupo PKC) ELECTRONICO TORREÓN YAZAKI ELECTRONICO TORREÓN SUMITOMO ELECTRONICO TORREÓN BASCULAS REVUELTA METAL-MECANICO TORREÓN CABLEADOS DEL NORTE ELECTRONICO TORREÓN CATERPILLAR METALURGICO TORREÓN CEMEX CONSTRUCCION TORREÓN CERVECERIA MODELO BEBIDAS/ALIMENTACION TORREÓN COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE FLUID SYSTEMS AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN DE MEXICO DELPHI SISTEMA DE ENERGIA ELECTRONICO TORREÓN DELTAPLAST MEDICO/ALIMENTARIO TORREÓN

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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ENERTEC MEXICO ELECTRONICO TORREÓN TORMEX METALURGICO TORREÓN GRUPO INTERMARMOL CONSTRUCCION TORREÓN Grupo MUMA ALIMENTOS TORREÓN HENNIGES AUTOMOTIVE MEXICO AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN INDUSTRIAS PEÑOLES METALURGICO TORREÓN JOHNSON CONTROLS PS MEXICO AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS (ANTES TAKATA DE AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN MÉXICO) MASTER TRIM SERVICES TEXTIL TORREÓN GRUPO LALA ALIMENTOS/BEBIDAS TORREÓN YURA AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN LEAR AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN TYSON MEXICO ALIMENTOS TORREÓN WRANGLER DE MEXICO TEXTIL TORREÓN YAZAKI AUTOMOTRIZ TORREÓN

6. BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION 6.1 Water y Sewer System Cost of drinking water and drainage in the municipalities of the Region.

MUNICIPALITY DRINKING WATER DRAINAGE (pesos/m3) (pesos/m3) Francisco I. Madero(1) 32.45 8.11 Matamoros(2) 48.00 355.00* San Pedro(3) 30.15 7.53 Torreón(4) 43.86 19.74 Viesca(4) 40.00 19.00

Source: Municipal systems of water and sanitation and city halls. 2020 (1) Tariff based on a consumption of 201 to 500 m3 per month. (2) Price is based on a consumption of 101 to 1000 m3 per month. (3) Price is based on consumption higher than the 201 m3 per month. (4) Price is based on a top 100 m3 monthly consumption. Cost plus VAT

6.2 Electricity The Laguna Region has to develop electrical lines of distribution capacity to meet, meet and provide service to the region. The cost of hiring by KVA is $ 1,772 pesos (plus VAT).

Source: Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE). April 2020.

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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6.2.1 Cost of Service – Low Voltage. Rates of low voltage for electric power service: Francisco. I. Madero, Matamoros, San Pedro, Torreón, Viesca.

PDBT RATE ( UNTIL 25KW) GDBT RATE (HIGHER THAN 25KW) Charge Units April 2020 Charge Units April 2020 Fixed $/month $98.69 Fixed $/month $986.87 Variable $/kWh $3.352 Variable (energy) $/KWh $1.417 Distribution $kW 335.71 Capacity $kW 269.00 Fuente: Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx

6.2.2 Cost of Service – Medium Voltage

GDMTO(1) GDMTH(2) Charge Units April 2020 Schedule Charge Units April 2020 Fixed $/month $986.87 - Fixed $/month $986.87 Variable (energy) $/kWh $1.109 Base(3) Variable (energy) $/kWh $0.914 Distribution $kW 71.4 Middle(3) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.4479 Capacity $kW 275.63 End(3) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.6928 - Distribution $kW 71.4 - Capacity $kW 355.49 Source : Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx (1) Ordinary rate for general service in medium voltage, with less than 100 kw demand. (2) Time rate for general service in medium voltage, with demand equal to or greater than 100 kilowatts. (3) Periods of base, middle and end.

6.2.2 Cost of Service – High Voltage DIST(1) Schedule Charge Units April 2020 - Fixed $/month $2,960.61 Base(2) Variable (energía) $/kWh $0.870 Middle(2) Variable (energía) $/kWh 1.391 End(2) Variable (energía) $/kWh 1.6288 - Capacity $kW 355.49 Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx (1) This tariff shall apply to the services that intended for energy use, supplied in high-voltage, level of subtransmission, and by use of your demand characteristics applying to register for this service, which you will have a minimum validity of one year. (2) Periods of base, middle and end. Note: The above rates are in national currency and do not include VAT.

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6.3 Gas La Laguna Region has infrastructure of natural gas for domestic and industrial use in the municipalities of Francisco I. Madero, San Pedro and Torreón, Matamoros and the provision of this service the LP gas distributors offer Viesca

COMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL CHARGE UNIT FRECUENCY 0 to 322.38 322.39 to 3,207.10 to More than Gjoules 3,207.09 32,091.82 32,091.83 Gjoules Gjoules Gjoules

Se rvice Pesos Monthly 120.31 1,126.36 2,401.42 9,605.69 Monthly Distribution Pesos/Gjoule 133.72 120.92 23.15 10.45 Monthly Capacity Pesos/Gjoule 66.86 60.46 11.58 5.22 Monthly Used Pesos/Gjoule 66.86 60.46 11.58 5.22 Charge by non standard connection Pesos/metro Only fee 1,291.15 1,299.54 1,299.54 1,299.54 Collection Pesos Per event 261.50 261.50 261.50 261.50 Per event Reconnect Pesos 267.95 267.95 267.95 267.95 Per event 20% ó 20% ó 20% ó 20% ó Returned pay check Pesos mínimo mínimo mínimo mínimo 1,500.31 1,500.31 1,500.31 1,500.31 Deposit for Per event measurer Pesos 3,938.31 11,252.28 11,252.28 11,252.28 Source: www.cre.gob.mx. 2019

6.4 Health Services

MUNICIPALITY CLINICS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN OPERATION Francisco I. Madero 3 Matamoros 2 San Pedro 6 Torreón 27 Viesca -- Source: Secretaria de Salud, Coahuila’s Government. 2018.

7. EDUCATION 7.1 Middle education – upper middle

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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TORREON UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE TORREÓN Type of Career:Higher university technitian and continuity of studies (engineering) TSU processes industrial area manufacturing maintenance . TSU Mechatronics industrial . TSU mechanical automation and Industrial Mechatronics . TSU Manufacturing systems flexible . TSU Administration and evaluation of projects . TSU Administration formulation and evaluation of projects . TSU technologies of the information and communication networks and telecommunications

7.2 Higher Education

SAN PEDRO INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO SUPERIOR DE SAN PEDRO DE LAS COLONIAS Type of Career: Engineer . Logistics Engineer . Business Management Engineer . Industrial Engineer . Computer Systems Engineer

UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE LA REGIÓN LAGUNA Type of Career: Higher University . Eng. in Enviromental Technologies . Eng. in Telecommunications and Electronics . International Trade and Customs

TORREÓN UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE TORREÓN Type of Career: Senior University Technician . Eng. in Production Technologies . Eng. in Industrial Maintenance . Eng. in Mecatronics . Eng. in Mechanical Metal . Eng. in Project Management . Eng. in Information Technology

UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE LA LAGUNA Type of Career: Superior . Management of Touriscal Enterprises

UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DEL NORESTE

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Type of Career: Superior . Management of Touriscal Enterprises.

8. QUALITY OF LIFE

The Laguna Region has a varied number of places and tourist, recreational centers and family attractions. Below is some general information about the region.

8.1 Tourism

AUDITORIUMS LIBRARIES CULTURAL CENTERS CINEMAS MUSEUMS THEATERS Francisco I. Madero 7 1 2 Matamoros 5 1 2 San Pedro 3 1 1 Torreón 2 20 4 9 11 4 Viesca 2 1 1 Source: Cultural Information System 2018

The international book fair (October) takes place in Torreon. Torreon also has the following places of interest: 19 libraries and 8 art galleries.

Alimentos y Agencias Campos de Renta de Transporte bebidas Hospedaje Balnearios de viaje golf autos turístico Francisco I Madero 47 14 1 1 1 Matamoros 37 6 1 2 San Pedro 50 10 5 1 Torreón 864 77 7 37 3 15 10 Viesca 8 4 1

Source: Secretariat of Tourism and magical towns. Septiembre 2019.

8.2 Magical Towns

A Magical Town is a locality that has a unique, symbolic attributes, authentic stories, transcendent facts, daily life, which means a great opportunity for tourist use, taking special attention to the motivations and needs of the travelers.

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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Viesca, Coahuila.

Viesca name comes from the surname of the first Governor elected constitutionally Don José María Viesca and political important mountains of the era of independence, first Governor of the State of Coahuila and Texas. Its foundation dates from the 25 July 1731.

The natural, cultural and historical tangible and intangible heritage of this magical town, is represented in its natural landscapes, history, culture, customs and traditions, vernacular architecture, and the most outstanding, the human quality of its people, which is kind, courteous, honest, helpful, hardworking and with a great respect for preserving and disseminating his great legacy In 2012, after the management of the magical village Committee, State, and municipal authorities as well as the evaluation of the Federal Ministry of tourism, Viesca received the name of Magical Town. This has led to the tourist development of the municipality, as well as improvement in the quality of life of the inhabitants.

Main attractives:  Bilbao Dunes  Ex Hacienda de Santa Ana de Hornos  Santa Ana de Hornos Chapel  Santiago Apóstol Parish Church  Juan Guerra Park  The Salt Factory

Popular Celebrations  Fiesta patronal de San José (march)  Procesión del Silencio (Holy Week/ Easter)  Fiesta patronal de Santiago Apóstol y de la Fundación (july)  Day of the absent (july)

Main Events . Cabalgata Viesca – Parras (february) . Datil Fair (september) . Cabalgatas (july)

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre Saltillo, Piso 12, Col. Guanajuato Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 [email protected]

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