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ZACATECAS SAN LUIS POTOSÍ SOUTH – EAST REGIONAL PROFILE

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

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ÍNDICE

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. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE 5 4.1 Airports 5 4.2 Highways 6 4.3 Railroad 6

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

6. BASIC SERVICES INFORMATION 10 6.1 Water and Drainage 10 6.2 Electricity 10 6.2 Gas 13 6.4 Health Services 14

7. EDUCATION 14 7.1 Research Centers 14 7.2 Middle Education – Upper Middle Education 14 7.2 Higher Education 16

8. QUALITY OF LIFE 18 8.1 Tourism 18 8.2 Magic Towns 19

9. DIRECTORY 22

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 is the third largest state in the country. Located in the North-East part of , Coahuila shares a 512 kilometer with the American State of Texas. In Mexico is next to the Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon States.

CANADÁ

ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA OCÉANO COAHUILA ATLÁNTICO

MÉXICO

OCÉANO PACÍFICO AMÉRICA DEL SUR

Ubicación de Coahuila de Zaragoza en Norteamérica.

Coahuila in numbers:

It represents 7.73% of the surface of the country. It has a population of 2’954,915 inhabitants; the 2.5% of the country’s total, the distribution is 90% urban and 10% rural. The schooling is 9.9 (almost first year of upper secondary education), a national average of 9.2 The activities of the sector that contribute the most to the state’s GDP are the manufacturing industries, highlighting the production of machinery and equipment. Finally, it brings the 3.4% to the national’s 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 has 38 municipalities, which are grouped in the five regions according to their economic characteristics and geographic location.

The South-East Region is made up of the municipalities of Arteaga, , de la Fuente, Ramos Arizpe and Saltillo. It is characterized as an industrial development pole oriented to exports, due to the fact that it has an important manufacturing plants for auto parts and assembly of automobiles; besides the development of wind energy.

This document presents to the potential investor with general information about the regions such as: geographic location, primary economics activities, infrastructure and basic services, main educational aspects and quality of life.

2. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The South – East Region includes 26,751.8 Km2 of territory and a population of 980,906* inhabitants. * Intercensal Sourvey 2015. INEGI.

1. Parras de la Fuente 2. General Cepeda

3. Ramos Arizpe 4. Arteaga

5. Saltillo

1 3 2

4 State Capital

5 Southeast 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 geographic coordinates of the municipal seats of the Region.

MUNICIPALITY ALTITUDE LATITUDE LONGITUD (M.A.S.L)* Arteaga 1,660 25 26’ 43” 100 50’ 48” General Cepeda 1,468 25 22’ 35” 101 28’ 30” Parras de la Fuente 1,533 25 26’ 13” 102 11’ 01” Ramos Arizpe 1,392 25 32’ 37” 100 57’ 01” Saltillo 1,560 25 26’ 00” 101 00’ 00”

Source: Statistic Yearbook of the Coahuila State 2015. INEGI. *meters above sea level

2.2 Distances

Distances to the main cities of the state, Mexican Republic, ports and borders.

ACUÑA

238 JUAREZ

297 119

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 SABINAS ()

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: Secretariat of Economy (SEC). 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 INFORMATION

3.1 Climatology

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

Monthly Average Temperature (ºC)

MUNICIPALITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Arteaga 14.6 16.7 17.8 19.7 23.3 23.4 22.7 22.5 20.2 17.5 17.0 12.3 General 15.6 17.8 19.6 22.1 25.5 26.1 24.9 24.3 22.8 19.7 18.0 12.5 Cepeda Parras de la 15.8 17.0 17.8 20.0 23.5 25.4 24.7 24.5 21.6 19.6 17.9 12.6 Fuente Ramos Arizpe 15.7 18.4 19.0 20.6 23.6 24.7 29.0 24.4 22.3 19.9 18.2 12.6 Saltillo 15.4 16.9 18.0 20.3 23.4 23.1 22.7 22.4 20.3 17.9 17.0 13.4

Source: Water National Comision (CONAGUA) 2018. C Degrees

Monthly Average Precipitation 2017 (mm).

MUNICIPALITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Arteaga 0.1 0.0 0.9 0.1 0.7 0.0 4.0 1.1 3.9 0.3 0.0 1.2 General Cepeda 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.1 1.0 1.1 4.3 3.6 3.6 0.0 0.0 1.7 Parras de la 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 31.2 5.2 58.5 33.7 59.6 8.6 0.0 2.7 Fuente Ramos Arizpe 0.1 0.0 0.6 0.9 0.2 0.2 1.1 0.5 2.6 0.1 0.0 1.4 Saltillo 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.2 2.6 1.3 1.3 3.4 0.3 0.0

Source: Water National Comision (CONAGUA) 2018. mm. Measured 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 Aspectos Demográficos

City population by gender. MUNICIPALITY TOTAL MALE FEMALE

Arteaga 25,621 13,031 12,590 General Cepeda 12,390 6,357 6,033 Parras de la Fuente 48,660 24,544 24,116 Ramos Arizpe 94,236 47,549 46,687 Saltillo 826,804 408,411 418,393 Total 1’007,711 499,892 507,819

Source: CONAPO. Projection of the population of the municipalities (2019)

4. TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

4.1 Airports

"Plan de Guadalupe" International Airport is located on the road to Saltillo - Monterrey km. 13.5 in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe; He has a domestic flight to the city of Mexico, 6 days a week.

This airport has a capacity of 200 passengers and also services of modules for airlines, waiting rooms and boarding, rental cars, taxis and cafeteria; In addition to service private aircraft, air transport of freight and customs brokers..

Sourcee: Airport State Services 2019.

4.2 Highways

 57 Federal Highway: connects with Piedras Negras, Sabinas and Monclova, Coah.; San Luis Potosi, S.L.P.; Queretaro, Qro. y Mexico, D.F.

 54 Federal Highway: connectis with Manzanillo and Colima, Col.; Guadalajara, Jal.; Zacatecas, Zac. y Cd. Mier, Tamps.

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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 40 Federal Highway: connects with Mazatlan, Sin.; Durango and Gomez Palacio, Dgo.; Torreón, Coah.; Monterrey, N.L. (libre y cuota), Reynosa and Matamoros, Tamps.

 598 State Highway: connects General Cepeda with Parras de la Fuente, and Torreon, Coah.

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

4.3 Railroad

The Southeast Region has railway stations in the municipalities of General Cepeda, Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe. The stations are connected to the national railway network, thus having access to borders, ports and major cities of the country.

In the municipalities of General Cepeda and Saltillo service is provided by private companies Ferrocarril Mexicano (Ferromex) and Kansas City Southern de Mexico (KCSM), this last one offers the service in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe.

5. ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

5.1 Industrial Parks

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

INDUSTRIAL PARKS MUNICIPIO Server Industrial Park Arteaga Fundadores Industrial Park Arteaga Davisa Arteaga Arteaga Davisa Arteaga II Arteaga Linnich Arteaga Arteaga Industrial Park Arteaga

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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INDUSTRIAL PARK MUNICIPIO San Jeronimo Industrial Park Arteaga Vynmsa Ramos Arizpe I & II Industrial Park Ramos Arizpe Amistad Industrial Park - Ramos Arizpe Bosques I Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Amistad Bosques II Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Amistad Ramos Arizpe Ramos Arizpe (Amistad Industrial Park - Ramos Arizpe Phase I) Naves Industriales de México, S.A. de C.V. Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Finsa Coahuila Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Saltillo - Ramos Arizpe Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Santa María Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Amistad Aeropuerto Ramos Arizpe 360 Industrial Park Ramos Arizpe Cactus Valley Industrial Park Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park Atlantis Ramos Arizpe Amistad Industrial Site II Saltillo Arsosa Industrial Development Saltillo Industrial Park Amistad Saltillo-Morelos Saltillo Industrial Park Amistad Saltillo Sur Saltillo Industrial Park La Angostura - Zapaliname Saltillo Industrial Park Alianza - Derramadero Saltillo Industrial Park La Trinidad Saltillo Industrial Park Santa Mónica Saltillo Industrial Park Santa Fé Saltillo Industrial Park FINSA Sur Saltillo Industrial Park Cerritos Saltillo Industrial Park Las Teresitas Saltillo Amistad Industrial Site I* Saltillo Industrial Park Las Torres* Saltillo Industrial Park Vito Alessio Business Park Saltillo Industrial Park Derramadero Saltillo Industrial Park Derramadero II Saltillo Industrial Partners Ramos Arizpe 360 II Ramos Arizpe Amistad - Chuy María Coahuila Ramos Arizpe

* Fully Sold Source: Secretariat of Economy (SEC) June 2019.

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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5.2 Wages and Salarys

Average Daily Wage Job Title (Times Minimum Wage*) Operartor 2.6 - 3.5 Certified Operator 3.7 - 5.6 Quality Supervisor 2.7 - 4.2 Certified Technical 4.9 - 7.0 Administrator 11.3 - 14.4 Manager 24.8 - 32.6 Director 43.3 - 58.4

* Minimum Wage $88.36 MXP (Mexican Peso)

5.3 Main Companies

Below are listed the most outstanding companies in the region, indicating the activity and municipality where they are installed.

COMPANY NAME ACTIVITY LOCATION LEAR CORPORATION AUTOMOTIVE ARTEAGA TURCK MÉXICO ELECTRONICS ARTEAGA DICKIES PARRAS TEXTIL PARRAS BEHR AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE BENTELER DE MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE BORGWARNER TURBO AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE DE MÉXICO CATERPILLAR METALLURGY RAMOS ARIZPE DEACERO METALLURGY RAMOS ARIZPE DIKEN DE MÉXICO CHEMICAL RAMOS ARIZPE DONG KWANG AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE FAURECIA SISTEMAS AUTOMOTRICES DE MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE FCA (FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE FREIGHTLINER, DAIMLER, FIAT) FERSINSA GB PHARMACEUTICAL RAMOS ARIZPE

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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GENERAL MOTORS AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE HOLCIM MÉXICO BUILDING RAMOS ARIZPE JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTRIZ MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE KIMBERLY CLARK PAPER MANUFACTURE RAMOS ARIZPE MAGNA AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE MAHLE COMPONENTES DE MOTOR DE MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE NEMAK MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE PLASTIC OMINIUM AUTO INERGY INDUSTRIAL AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE STABILUS METAL-MECHANICAL RAMOS ARIZPE TUPY MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE RAMOS ARIZPE WHIRLPOOL INTERNACIONAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE RAMOS ARIZPE ALCOA FASTENING SYSTEMS AEROESPACE SALTILLO ALPHABET DE SALTILLO AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO ANTOLIN INTERIORS MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO AUMA METALLURGY SALTILLO CERÁMICA SANTA ANITA CERAMIC SALTILLO CIFUNSA METALLURGY SALTILLO CINSA KITCHEN TOOLS SALTILLO COOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE FHS AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO DELPHI DIESEL SYSTEMS AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO GRUPO ARCA CONTINENTAL FOOD AND BEVERAGES SALTILLO INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS IND. DE MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO DE MÉXICO METALLURGY SALTILLO LINAMAR AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO MANUFACTURAS VITROMEX BUILDING SALTILLO MARTIN REA DE MÉXICO AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO METALWORK & STAMPING AUTOMOTIVE SALTILLO PACE INDUSTRIES DE MÉXICO METALURGY SALTILLO PARKWAY AEROSPACE SALTILLO SAINT-GOBAIN AEROSPACE SALTILLO SALTILLO JET CENTER AEROSPACE SALTILLO SENIOR AEROESPACE AEROSPACE SALTILLO UNISON AEROSPACE SALTILLO YAZAKI ELECTRONICS SALTILLO

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. BASIC SERVICES INFORMATION

6.1 Drainage and Drinking water

Cost of potable water and drainage in the municipalities of the Region. DRINKING WATER DRAINAGE MUNICIPALITY 3 3 ( MXP / m ) ( MXP / m ) Arteaga(2) 35.58 8.90 General Cepeda(2) 20.01 3.61 Parras(1) 12.08 3.62 Ramos Arizpe(2) 39.42 9.85 Saltillo(2) 37.41 9.35 Source: Income Law 2020, Municipal systems of water and sanitation and city halls. (1) Rates based on a consumption higher than 150 m3 per month (2) Rates based on a consumption higher than the 201 m3 per month. LPS: liter per second All tariffs and rates plus VAT

6.2 Electric Power The Southeast Region has, for its development, electrical distribution lines with capacity to provide service to the region. The cost of hiring by KVA is $ 1,908.00 MXP (plus VAT). Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). July 2020.

6.2.1 Cost of the service - low tension Rates of low voltage for electric power service: General Cepeda, Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe and Arteaga. (1-100)

PDBT TARIFF ( TO 25 KW) GDBT TARIFF (MAYOR A 25 KW) Charge Unit July 2020 Charge Unit July 2020 Fix $ / month $55.88 Fix $ / mes $558.81 Variable $ / kWh $3.108 Variable (energy) $ / KWh $1.189 Distribución $ kW $267.7 Capacidad $ kW $225.8 Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). July 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx

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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Low voltage electric power service rates for Parras De La Fuente PDBT TARIFF ( TO 25 KW) GDBT TARIFF (MORE THAN 25 KW) Charge Unit July 2020 Charge Unit July 2020 Fix $ / month $98.69 Fix $ / mes $986.87 Variable $ / kWh $3.268 Variable (energy) $ / KWh $1.363 Distribution $ kW 335.71 Capacity $ kW 257.24 Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). July 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx

6.2.2 Cost of the service - medium tension Medium voltage electrical power service rates for: General Cepeda, Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe and Arteaga.

GDMTO(1) GDMTH(2) Charge Unit July 2020 Horaray Charge Unit July 2020 Fix $ / month $558.81 - Fix $ / month $558.81 Variable (energy) $ / kWh $1.089 Base(3) Variable (energy) $ / kWh $0.882 Distribution $ kW 56.56 Intermedia(3) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.3594 Capacity $ kW 288.56 Peak(3) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.4738 - Distribution $kW 56.56 - Capacidad $kW 339.96 Source : Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). July 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.

Medium voltage electrical power service rates for Parras De La Fuente GDMTO(1) GDMTH(2) Charge Unit July 2020 Horary Charge Unit July 2020 Fix $ / mes $986.87 - Fix $ / month $986.87 Variable (energy) $ / kWh $1.068 Base(3) Variable (energy) $ / kWh $0.882 Distribution $ kW 71.4 Intermedia(3) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.3926 Capacity $ kW 263.59 Peak(3) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.6268 - Distribution $ kW 71.4 - Capacity $ kW 339.96 Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). July 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 peak.

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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6.2.2 Cost of the service - high tension

Rates of the high voltage electric power service: Arteaga, General Cepeda, Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe. DIST(1) Horary Charge Unit July 2020 - Fix $ / month $1,676.42 Base(2) Variable (energy) $ / kWh $0.861 Intermedia(2) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.3408 Punta(2) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.4538 - Capacity $ kW 339.96

Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). June 2018. 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 peak.

High voltage electric power service rates for Parras de la Fuente. DIST(1) Horary Charge Unit June 2018 - Fix $ / mes $2,960.61 Base(2) Variable (energy) $ / kWh $0.840 Intermedia(2) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.3382 Peak(2) Variable (energy) $ / kWh 1.5656 - Capacity $ kW 339.96

Source: Federal Commission of electricity (CFE). July 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 peak.

Note: The above rates are in national currency and do not include VAT.

6.3 Gas

The Southeast Region counts with infrastructure for natural gas for household use as industrial in the municipalities of Parras De La Fuente, Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe. The service in Parras De La Fuente is provided by Pemex Gas y Petroquimica Basica, while Gas Natural Mexico provides the service in Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe.

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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Distribution of natural gas in the geographical area of Saltillo - Ramos Arizpe - Arteaga

COMMERCIAL MARKET - SMALL INDUSTRIAL (1) UNIT Cost (MXN) Service 1,265.85 Trade and Distribution Block I, 0 a 84 Gjoule/mes Gjoule 66.5248 Block II, More than - 84 to 628 Gjoule/month Gjoule 40.7388 Block III, More than 628 to 1394 Gjoule/month Gjoule 25.5913 Block IV, More than 1394 to 2093 Gjoule/month Gjoule 9.816 Block V. More than 2093 Gjoule/month Gjoule 6.3737 Simple Distribution Block I, from 0 to 84 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 51.6432 Charge by use Gjoule 14.8816 Block II, more than 84 to 628 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 31.6255 Charge by use Gjoule 9.1133 Block III, more than 628 to 1394 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 19.8665 Charge by use Gjoule 5.7248 Block IV, more than 1394 to 2093 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 7.6202 Charge by use Gjoule 2.1958 Block V, more than 2093 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 4.9479 Charge by use Gjoule 1.4258 Standard connection (single charge) MXP 5,185.00

Note: (1) For consumption under 41,868 Gjoule/year. Source: www.cre.gob.mx. List of maximum prices authorized by 2019.

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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Geat Industrial Market(2) Unit Cost Service Month 6,329.27 Trade and Distribution Block I From 0 to 84 Gjoule/month Gjoule 14.0569 Block II More than 84 to 628 Gjoule/month Gjoule 10.1913 Block III More than 628 to 1394 Gjoule/month Gjoule 4.6009 Block IV More than 1394 to 2093 Gjoule/month Gjoule 2.8787 Block V More than 2093 Gjoule/month Gjoule 1.8967 Simple Distribution Block I, from 0 to 84 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 10.9124 Charge by use Gjoule 3.1445 Block II, more than 84 to 628 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 7.9115 Charge by use Gjoule 2.2798 Block III, more than 628 to 1394 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 3.5717 Charge by use Gjoule 1.0292 Block IV, more than 1394 to 2093 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 2.2347 Charge by use Gjoule 0.644 Block V, more than 2093 Gjoule/month Charge by capacity Gjoule 1.4724 Charge by use Gjoule 0.4243 Standard connection (single charge) MXN 177,628.52

Note: (2) For consumption over than 41,868 Gjoule/year. Source: www.cre.gob.mx. List of maximum prices authorized by 2019.

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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6.4 Health Services

MUNICIPALITY CLINICS & HOSPITALS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE Arteaga -- General Cepeda 1 Parras de la Fuente 4 Ramos Arizpe 3 Saltillo 25 Source: Secretariat of health, Government of the State of Coahuila. 2020.

7. EDUCATION 7.1 Research Centers in the region

Municipality Research Center Speciality

Research Center of advanced studies of the Metallurgical engineering, Ramos Instituto Politecnico national (CINVESTAV) ceramics and non-ferrous Arizpe materials Centre for research in applied chemistry Saltillo (CIQA) Polymers Corporación Mexicana de research in Saltillo materials S.A. de C.V. (COMIMSA) Materials

7.2 Education middle - upper middle

PARRAS DE LA FUENTE CENTER OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGICAL HIGH SCHOOL NO. 21 Types of programmes: Technical  Trilingual tourist guide

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF PARRAS DE LA FUENTE Types of programmes: Superior Techincal, Engineering and Undergraduate  TSU Industrial Processes and Manufacture  TSU Multimedia, e-commerce and information technology  TSU Marketing and business development  TSU Hotel and tourism

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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 TSU Sustainable agriculture and winemaking  TSU Tourism

RAMOS ARIZPE COAHUILA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Types of programmes: Higher and Superior Techincal  TSU Mechatronics and flexible manufacture systems  TSU Mecatronics and robotics  TSU Mecatronics and automation  TSU Plastic production processes  TSU Automotive production processes  TSU Production processes and manufacture  TSU Information and communication technologies area multimedia and e- commerce  TSU Information Technology and communication systems  TSU Technologies of information and communication area networks and telecommunications  TSU Marketing and business development  TSU Business development, logistics and transport  TSU Enviromental technology and chemistry  TSU Chemistry and biotechnology  TSU Nanotechnology materials  TSU Renewable energy, quality and energy savings

SALTILLO COLLEGE OF STUDIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE COAHUILA STATE Type of programmes: Technical  Autotronics  Foreign Trade  Electricity  Electro-mechanics  Electronics  Alternative energy  Chemical Laboratorist  Automotive maintenance  Industrial Maintenance  Tools and Machines  Mecatronics  Administrative management processes Producción industrial  Programming  Safety and hygienecivil protection SALTILLO TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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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Types of programmes: higher education and university  TSU Renewable energies  TSU Industrial Maintenance  TSU International commerce operations

PLANTEL ISAAC PITMAN Types of programmes: Techincal  Tourism

HIGHER EDUCATION FROM DISTANCE (EMSaD) Types of programmes: highschool with training to work in computer science  Information (EMSaD)

7.3 Higher Education

PARRAS DE LA FUENTE PARRAS DE LA FUENTE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Type of programmes: Superior Technical and continuity of engineering and undergraduate studies . Industrial Processes and Operations Engineer . Information Technologies Engineer . Enterprise Innovation and development Engineer . Protected and sustainable agriculture Engineer . Degree in tourism development and management

RAMOS ARIZPE POLITECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF RAMOS ARIZPE Types of programmes: Undergraduate . Manufacture Technologies Engineer . Industrial Metrology Engineer . Degree in administration and management of SMEs

TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF COAHUILA Types of programmes: Superior and Technical superior . Mecatronics Engineer . Information Technologies Engineer . Industrial Processes and Operations Engineer . Reliability Plant Engineer . Enterprise innovation and development Engineer . Biotechnology Engineer

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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. Nanotechnology Engineer . Sustainable Enviromental and Safety Engineer . Renewable Energies Engineer

SALTILLO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF SALTILLO Types of programmes: Higher Education . Renewable Energies Engineer . International Logistics Engineer . Industrial Maintenance Engineer

UNIVERSIDAD OF MEXICO’S VALLEY Types of programmes: Superior . Degree in tourism business administration

CNCI UNIVERSITY Types of programmes: Superior . Degree in tourism management

INTER-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT Types of programmes: Superior . Degree in tourism business administration

NORTHEAST AUTONOMUS UNIVERSITY Types of programmes: Superior . Degree in tourism business administration

8. LIFE QUALITY

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

8.1 Tourism

AUDITORIUM LIBRARIE CULTURAL CENTER CINEMA MUSEUM THEATER Arteaga 1 5 2 General Cepeda 1 2 Parras de la Fuente 1 2 1 1 1 Ramos Arizpe 1 7 1 1 Saltillo 8 19 10 12 23 4 Source: 2018 Cultural information system.

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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Arteaga is where the international book fair takes place. From August to September.

Saltillo also has the following places of interest: La Casa Del Artesano, photo library, 6 art galleries, and 7 book shops.

The following table illustrates total of lodging establishments registered with the municipality.

Water Food and Hotels and Parks and Travel Tourist Beverage Motels Spa Agencies Golf Camps Car Rentals Transport Arteaga 22 23 5 1 General Cepeda 7 5 2 Parras 56 43 9 1 1 Ramos Arizpe 53 13 1 1 1 6 Saltillo 725 68 10 33 2 16 5 Source: Secretariat of tourism. September 2019.

8.2 Magical towns

A magical town is a town that has unique attributes, symbolic, true stories, transcendent events, everyday, which means a great opportunity for the tourist use according to the motivations and needs of the travellers.

Arteaga, Coahuila.

Picturesque town of great historical importance, where you can admire buildings such as La Parroquia de San Isidro Labrador, La Casa Cuartel Venustiano Carranza and the Municipal Hall. The Sierra de Arteaga, in any season, is the symbolic appeal of this municipality, however the landscape that offers visitors during the winter season has placed it as "the Switzerland of Mexico".

In 2012, after the management of the magical town Committee, State, and municipal authorities as well as the evaluation of the Federal Ministry of tourism, Arteaga received the name of “Pueblo Mágico”. Promoting tourism development in the municipality, as well as improvement in the quality of life of the citizens.

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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Main Attractives  Alameda Venustiano Carranza  Casa Cuartel Venustiano Carranza  Acequia  City Hall  Mummy museum  Sierra de Arteaga

Popular fairs  Apple Fair (Second fortnight of september)  San Isidro Labrador Holyday(15 de mayo)  Burn of Chamuco (Saturday of Glory, Easter Week)

Main Events . Tradicional cooking meeting (december) . 7 cazuelas festival (august) . Cuaresma festival (march) . Book fair (september) . Ultra Coahuila Garming (june) . Comander challenge

Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila.

Parras de la Fuente was the first city in the North of Mexico declared a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2005. Outstands its religious architecture, public spaces, wine regions, aqueducts, ponds, and spas, as well as areas such as the Canon of Lima and the Sierra de Parras, which represent a series of attractions of interest to visitors of this magical town.

Intangible heritage is represented by traditional fairs and various artisanal and gastronomic products production techniques, among which stand out sweets and nuts, homemade wines, campechanas, denim products, products among others.

Main attractives  Casa Madero  Santo Madero  Acueductos  Estanque La Luz  Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola  Parroquia de Santa María de las Parras  Presidencia Municipal  Plaza del Reloj

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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Popular Holydays  Aniversario de la Fundación de Parras (7 al 23 de febr)  Feria de la Uva y el Vino de Parras (first august friday)  Festejo de San Lorenzo en Casa Madero (aug) – Vendimias

Main Events

. Bendición de cascos (January) . Mustang Tour Parras (May) . Vendimias de las diferentes vitivinícolas locales (July to September) . Festival de altares y catrinas (November) . Festival del ausente (November)

General Cepeda, Coahuila.

The magic of General Cepeda resides in the echo of the footprints of those enormous dinosaurs that inhabited the region millions of years ago, and that with each new paleontological find confirm the certainty of being a place unique in the world. It is currently in the process of application for incorporation to the magical villages programme.

Main Attractions  San Francisco de Asis Temple  City Hall  Paleontology Laboratory  Rincón Colorado  Narigua  Paraje Las Aguilas  Atlahuaco History Museum  El Canelo plaza

Fuente: Secretaría de Turismo y Desarrollo de Pueblos Mágicos. Septiembre 2019.

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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9. DIRECTORY

Secretariat of Economy and Tourism Perif. Luis Echeverría No. 1560 Piso 12 Edificio Torre Saltillo, Col. Guanajuato. C.P. 25286 Saltillo, Coahuila, México. Tel. +52 (844) 415-1714, 415-4053, 415-2162 Lada sin costo. 01-800-718-4230 Email: [email protected]

Arteaga City Hall General Cepeda e Hidalgo Arteaga, Coahuila, México. Tel. +52 (844) 483-0033

General Cepeda City Hall Miguel Hidalgo S/N General Cepeda, Coahuila, México. Tel. +52 (842) 425-0016, 425-0382

Parras de la Fuente City Hall Coronel Isidro Treviño y Madero s/n Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, México. Tel. +52 (842) 422-0014

Ramos Arizpe City Hall Ignacio Allende No. 289 Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, México. Tel. +52 (844) 180-1000

Saltillo City Hall Blvd. Francisco Coss y Obregón No. 745 Saltillo, Coahuila, México. Tel. +52 (844) 438-2500

ABRIL 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]