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ZACATECAS SAN LUIS POTOSÍ CENTER – DESERT REGIONAL PROFILE

Perif. Luis Echeverría Álvarez No. 1560, Edificio Torre , Piso 12, Col. Ote., C.P. 25286. Saltillo, Coah. Teléfonos: (844) 415-2162, 415-1714, Ext. 4800 despacho.sec@.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. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE 6 4.1 Airports 6 4.2 Highways 6 4.3 Railroad 6

5. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES 7 5.1 Industrial Parks 7 5.2 Main Companies 8

6. INFORMATION ON BASIC SERVICES 8 6.1 Water and Drainage 8 6.2 Electricity 8 6.2 Gas 11 6.4 Health Services 11

7. EDUCATION 12 7.1 Middle Education – Upper Middle Education 12 7.2 Higher Education 12

8. QUALITY OF LIFE 13 8.1 Tourism 13 8.2 Magic Towns 15

9. DIRECTORY 18

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 . In Mexico is next to the , , , San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon States.

CANADA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ATLANTIC COAHUILA OCEAN

MEXICO PACIFIC OCEAN SOUTH AMÉRICA

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; 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. Coahuila boasts of 38 municipalities, which are grouped into five different regions due to their economic characteristics and geographical 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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The Central-Desert Region is made up of the municipalities of Abasolo, Candela, Castaños, Cuatro Cienegas, Escobedo, Frontera, , , , Ocampo, Sacramento, San Buenaventura and . It is characterized by its metallurgical industry and by a large steel, iron and aluminum smelters, where the companies of Altos Hornos de México and Teksid Hierro de México (FIAT) are located.

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 Central-Desert Region includes 55,133 Km2 of territory and a population of 412,437* inhabitants. * Intercensal Survey 2015. INEGI.

1. Sierra Mojada 2. Ocampo 3. San Buenaventura 2

4. Lamadrid 8 5. Nadadores 1 3 9

6. Escobedo 4 5 6 10

7. Cuatro Ciénegas 7 11 12 8. Sacramento 13 9. Frontera 10. Abasolo

11. Monclova 12. Castaños

13. Candela State Capital

Central-Desert Region location

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2.1 Altitude and Geographic Coordinates Altitude and geographical coordinates of the municipal seats of the Region.

MUNICIPALITY ALTITUDE LATITUDE LENGTH (M.A.S.L.*) Abasolo 436 27 10’ 55” 101 25’ 35” Candela 422 26 50’ 25” 100 39’ 50” Castaños 747 26 47’ 07” 101 25’ 50” Cuatro Cienegas 740 26 59’ 09” 102 04’ 00” Escobedo 448 27 14’ 05” 101 24’ 45” Frontera 590 26 55’ 34” 101 26’ 58” Lamadrid 640 27 02’ 58” 101 47’ 38” Monclova 609 26 54’ 03” 101 25’ 00” Nadadores 518 27 01’ 45” 101 35’ 30” Ocampo 1,116 27 18’ 50” 102 23’ 50” Sacramento 585 27 00’ 14” 101 43’ 27” San Buenaventura 494 27 03’ 35” 101 32’ 54” Sierra Mojada 1,512 27 17’ 20” 103 42’ 02” 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.

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 mild to semi-dry semi-warm climate during most of the year and its rainy season includes the spring and summer seasons.

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

Abasolo 18.3 20.1 23.9 26.0 28.6 30.6 30.5 29.2 27.9 19.9 19.4 12.7 Candela 17.0 -- -- 25.7 27.6 30.2 30.0 29.0 26.6 21.1 19.1 13.1 Castaños 15.2 18.4 20.1 22.9 26.0 28.6 27.8 27.5 25.2 20.8 18.6 12.4 Cuatro 16.4 19.4 21.6 24.1 27.2 29.1 29.4 29.0 27.2 22.7 20.4 13.4 Ciénegas Escobedo 15.8 19.5 22.8 25.8 29.5 32.5 31.5 31.0 28.3 20.5 17.7 11.9 Frontera 17.4 21.3 23.1 26.5 28.9 31.0 30.7 30.4 28.6 22.8 20.4 13.8 Lamadrid 15.5 18.6 20.8 23.6 26.5 28.7 29.1 28.5 26.7 21.1 18.6 12.7 Monclova 17.4 21.3 23.1 26.5 28.9 31.0 30.7 30.4 28.6 22.8 20.4 13.8 Nadadores 14.8 -- 21.1 23.2 26.5 28.9 27.7 28.1 27.2 21.5 22.4 12.5 Ocampo 14.3 15.4 18.1 20.3 22.9 26.4 26.7 25.5 22.8 18.0 15.7 10.4 Sacramento 15.5 18.6 20.8 23.6 26.6 28.7 29.1 28.5 26.7 21.1 18.6 12.7 San 9.4 11.0 14.7 17.8 21.7 24.5 23.9 23.6 22.0 16.3 12.9 8.5 Buenaventura Sierra Mojada Source: Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) 2018. C Celsius degrees.

Monthly average rainfall 2017 (Mm). Municipality JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Abasolo 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 Candela 0.0 -- -- 2.1 0.8 0.5 0.2 0.6 8.9 1.1 0.1 1.7 Castaños 0.0 0.0 0.4 2.9 1.2 0.0 1.8 4.2 2.6 0.3 0.0 1.8 Cuatro 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.8 0.2 1.4 0.3 0.0 0.0 1.1 Ciénegas Escobedo 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.1 1.2 0.0 1.1 2.8 6.5 0.4 0.0 1.0 Frontera 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.4 1.4 1.9 1.7 4.5 0.8 0.1 1.0

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

Lamadrid* Monclova 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.4 1.4 1.9 1.7 4.5 0.8 0.1 1.0 Nadadores 0.0 -- 0.1 0.0 0.2 3.1 1.2 1.4 0.9 1.7 0.1 1.0 Ocampo 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 1.5 1.1 0.5 1.7 1.9 0.9 0.0 1.6 Sacramento 0.1 0.0 0.3 1.8 1.4 0.6 1.6 2.6 3.3 1.5 0.0 2.1 San 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 0.6 0.2 0.8 1.4 1.9 0.6 0.0 2.0 Buenaventura Sierra Mojada Source: Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) 2018. Mm. Particular measure in millimeters. * Out of service station.

3.2 Demographic Aspects

Population by municipality and sex distribution.

MUNICIPALITY TOTAL POPULATION MEN WOMEN Abasolo 1,165 577 588 Candela 1,934 989 945 Castaños 28,836 14,417 14,419 Cuatro Ciénegas 14,185 7,092 7,093 Escobedo 3,130 1,587 1,543 Frontera 83,336 41,442 41,894 Lamadrid 1,957 995 962 Monclova 240,418 118,945 121,473 Nadadores 6,977 3,476 3,501 Ocampo 12,109 6,161 5,948 Sacramento 2,590 1,306 1,284 San Buenaventura 25,168 12,493 12,675 Sierra Mojada 7,606 3,905 3,701 Total 429,411 213,385 216,026 Source: Intercensal Survey 2015. INEGI.

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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4. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE 4.1 Airports

The Central-Desert Region, has an International Airport “Venustiano Carranza”, located in the town of Frontera, which offers private flights and customs service for goods clearance.

An Aerodrome named the “Constitucionalista” is located in Cuatro Cienegas.

Source: State Airport Services 2018.

4.2 Highways

 57 Federal Highway: it communicates with Piedras Negras, Sabinas and Saltillo, Coah.; San Luis Potosí, S.L.P.; Querétaro, Qro. and México, D.F.

 53 Federal Highway: communicate with , N.L.

 30 Federal Highway: it communicates with San Pedro de las Colonias, Francisco I. Madero and Torreón, Coah.

 30 State Highway: communicates Monclova with Candela, Coah.

 111 State Highway: communicates from Cuatro Ciénegas to Ocampo, Coah.

4.3 Railroad

The Central-Desert Region has railway stations in the municipalities of Cuatro Cienegas, Escobedo, Frontera, Lamadrid, Castaños, Nadadores and Sierra Mojada. The stations are connected to the national railway network, thus having Access to the borders, ports and cities of the country..

In this Region the service is provided by private companies : Ferrocarril Mexicano (Ferromex) and Línea Coahuila Durango (LCD).

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. ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

5.1 Industrial Parks

Industrial Parks in the Region have potable water infrastructure, sewage, electricity, telephone and pavement, among others.

INDUSTRIAL PARKS MUNICIPALITY Amistad Industrial Park - Castaños Castaños Fraccionamiento Industrial Airport Frontera Fundidores Industrial Park Frontera Amistad Industrial Park - Frontera Frontera Amistad Industrial Park - Monclova Monclova Amistad Industrial Park – North Access Monclova Amistad Industrial Park – San Buenaventura San Buenaventura

5.2 Most important companies

The most important companies in the region are listed below, indicating the sector and municipality.

COMPANY NAME COMPANY SECTOR LOCATION JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS (TAKATA) ELECTRONIC FRONTERA LEAR CORPORATION MEXICO AUTOMOTIVE FRONTERA NEMAK MEXICO AUTOMOTIVE FRONTERA TRINITY METALLURGICAL FRONTERA/MONCLOVA ALTOS HORNOS DE MEXICO (AHMSA) METALLURGICAL MONCLOVA GOLDEN DRAGON METALLURGICAL MONCLOVA MAXION (INMAGUSA) METAL-MECANIC MONCLOVA TECHNOTRIM DE MEXICO AUTOMOTIVE MONCLOVA TEKSID HIERRO DE MEXICO METALLURGICAL MONCLOVA AZ INDUSTRIES METALLURGICAL MONCLOVA

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 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) Abasolo(1) 299.00 Candela(3) 9.62 1.92 Castaños(4) 20.00 5.00 Cuatro Ciénegas(4) 26.11 7.83 Escobedo(1) 90.00 Frontera(4) 62.33 + base (263.09) 23.69 Lamadrid(2) 815.00 Monclova(4) 62.33 + base (263.09) 23.69 Nadadores(3) 11.20 Ocampo(3) 19.60 Sacramento(1) 10.80 + base (120.00) San Buenaventura(5) 29.10 Sierra Mojada(6) 181.00 Source: Sistemas Municipales de Aguas y Saneamiento y Presidencias Municipales. 2020. Cost plus VAT (1) Fixed monthly fee for industrial use (2) Annual water and sewer rate. (3) Rate per consumption exceeding 101 m3 per month

(4) Rate per consumption exceeding 201 m3 per month.

(5) Rate per consumption exceeding 251 m3 per month. (6) Monthly fee per take.

6.2 Electricity

The Central-Desert Region has for its development electricity distribution lines with capacity to satisfy, cover and provide service to the region. The cost of hiring by KVA is $ 1,772 pesos (plus VAT)

Source: Comisión 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 electric power service for municipalities in the region except Sierra Mojada. PDBT RATE ( UNTIL 25KW) GDBT RATE (HIGHER THAN 25KW) Charge Units April 2020 Charge Units April 2020 Fixed $/month $55.88 Fixed $/month $558.81 Variable $/kWh $3.384 Variable (energy) $/KWh $1.235 Distribution $kW 267.7 Capacity $kW 236.11

Source: Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx

Rates of low voltage electric power service for Sierra Mojada.

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 Source: Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx

6.2.2 Cost of Service – Medium Voltage

Rates of medium voltage electric power service for municipalities in the region except Sierra Mojada.

GDMTO(1) GDMTH(2) Charge Units April 2020 Schedule Charge Units April 2020 Fixed $/mes $558.81 - Fixed $/month $558.81 Variable (energy) $/kWh $1.131 Base(3) Variable (energy) $/kWh $0.914 Distribution $kW 56.56 Middle(3) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.4132 Capacity $kW 301.74 End(3) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.5329 - Distribution $kW 56.56 - 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.

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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Rates of medium voltage electric power service for Sierra Mojada. 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

Rates of high voltage electric power service for municipalities in the region except Sierra Mojada. DIST(1) Schedule Charge Units April 2020 - Fixed $/mes $1,676.42 Base(2) Variable (energy) $/kWh $0.892 Intermediate(2) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.3938 Peak(2) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.5119 - Capacity $kW 355.49

Source: Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx (1) This rate will be applied to the services that destine the energy to any use, supplied in high tension, sub transmission level, and that by the characteristics of utilization ot its demand they request to register in this service, which will have a minimum validity for a year . (2) Base, intermediate and peak periods.

Rates of medium voltage electric power service for Sierra Mojada. DIST(1) Schedule Charge Units April 2020 - Fixed $/month $1,676.42 Base(2) Variable (energy) $/kWh $0.724 Intermediate(2) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.2619 Peak(2) Variable (energy) $/kWh 1.3252 - Capacity $kW 355.49

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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Source: Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). April 2020. http://www.cfe.gob.mx (1) This rate will be applied to the services that destine the energy to any use, supplied in high tension, sub transmission level, and that by the characteristics of utilization ot its demand they request to register in this service, which will have a minimum validity for a year . (2) Base, intermediate and peak periods. Note: The above rates are in national currency and do not include VAT.

6.3 Gas

The Central-Desert Region has natural gas infrastructure for domestic and industrial use in the municipalities of Castaños, Monclova and Frontera; in the rest of the municipalities it is through L.P. gas distributors.

6.4 Health Services.

MUNICIPALITY CLINICS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN OPERATION Cuatro Ciénegas 1 Monclova 12 San Buenaventura 1

Source: Secretaría de Salud, Gobierno del Estado de Coahuila. 2018.

7. EDUCATION

7.1 Middle Education

MONCLOVA UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE LA REGIÓN CENTRO DE COAHUILA Type of career: Senior university technician and engineering.  TSU in Business Development marketing area  TSU in Renewable energies area and energy saving  TSU in Industrial Maintenance area  TSU in Maintenance oil area  TSU in Mechatronics area automation  TSU in Mechatronics area flexible manufacturing systems  TSU in Industrial processes manufacturing area  TSU in Chemistry environmental technology area

7.2 Higher Education MONCLOVA INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR DE MONCLOVA Type of Career: Bachelor’s Degree  Eng. In Business Management

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 Eng. In Industry  Eng. In Renewable energy  Eng. in Electronics  Eng. in Mechanics  Eng. in Computing

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE LA REGIÓN CENTRO DE COAHUILA Type of Career: Senior university technician and engineering  Eng. in Development and Business Innovation  Eng. in Renewable energies  Eng. in Industrial maintenance  Eng. in Mechatronics  Eng. in Productive systems  Eng. in Environmental technology

8. QUALITY OF LIFE

The Southeast Region has a varied number of places and tourist, recreational and family interest centers. Below are general data of the region.

8.1 Tourism

AUDITORIUM CINEMA MUSEUM THEATER S LIBRARIES CULTURAL CENTERS S S S Abasolo 1 2 Candela 1 Castaños 1 Cuatro Ciénegas 1 1 2 Escobedo 1 Frontera 5 Lamadrid 1 Monclova 11 2 2 3 3 Nadadores 1 1 Ocampo 3 Sacramento 2 San Buenaventura 2 Sierra Mojada 2 1 Source: Cultural Information System 2018.

Monclova also has a Fototeca, 2 bookstores and the Book Fair takes place (October-November) Frontera has 1 bookstore.

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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Establishments of lodging registered by municipality according to its type.

Food and Travel Beverages Hotels Spa Agencies Golf fields Car Rental Tourism Abasolo Candela 3 2 2 Castaños 32 1 1 Cuatro Ciénegas 22 17 2 1 Escobedo 1 Frontera 46 11 4 Lamadrid 5 1 2 Monclova 178 31 16 11 1 7 2 Nadadores 7 1 3 Ocampo 16 4 1 Sacramento 1 San Buenaventura 32 4 2 Sierra Mojada 1 6 1

Source: Secretariat of Tourism and magical towns. September 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.

Candela, Coahuila.

It represents an adventure to discover an extensive heritage where the petroglyphs, rock art, nature, gastronomy and hospitality of its people are interspersed with a past that defines it as a fundamental place in the roots of the entity. Its symbolic attraction is the eco tourist corridor, the Carricitos, the Lajitas, Agua Caliente, and the Frenton where the visitor can admire the diversity of the Magical Town.

In 2015, after the management of the Magical Town Committee, Municipal and State authorities, as well as the evaluation of the Federal Tourism Secretariat, Candela received the name of Magical Town. This appointment has favored the economic development of the town and the improvement in the quality of life.

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  Los Carricitos  Ojo Caliente  Las Lajas  Mesa de Catujanos  Los murciélagos Mine  San Carlos Borromeo Temple  Palacio Municipal – Plaza de  Estación Candela toros

Popular celebrations  Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol (24 to 26 of July)  Fiesta patronal San Carlos Borromeo (4th of November)  Aniversario de la Fundación de Candela (Holy Week)

Main events . Rodeo (Holy Week) . Volks Fest

Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila.

Its claims its name due to two particular circumstances: the presence of numerous bodies of water located in a dessert valley, as well as being the birthplace of Venustiano Carranza; and since 2012 it has been the second Magic Town of Coahuila. It has great relevance of a scientific and natural nature. In the same way, it is important to highlight its historical notability, which is preserved in its urban image, layout, streets, and several buildings that are part of its historical, architectural and cultural heritage.

Main attractives  Ferriño Warehouses  House of Culture  Poza Azul  San Marcos River  Dunas de yeso  Bodegas Vitali  Marble mines  Casa Museo Venustiano Carranza  City Hall  San José Temple

Popular celebrations

 Grape Fair (last of July, beginning of Agust)  Fiesta patronal de San José (March)

Main events . Tamal Festival (Febrary) . Airballon Festival (Octuber, November)

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 12th floor Torre Saltillo Building, Col. Guanajuato. Z.C. 25286 Saltillo, Coahuila, México. Phone. +52 (844) 415-1714, 415-4053, 415-2162 US Toll Free 01-800-718-4230 Email: [email protected]

Abasolo City Hall National Street No. 402, Downtown, 25540 Abasolo, Coahuila, México Phone +52 (866) 695-1023

Candela City Hall Av. Benito Juárez No. 106, Downtown, 25570 Candela, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (873) 736-0121, 736-0122

Castaños City Hall Blvd. Miguel No. 100, Downtown, 25870 Castaños, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (866) 697-2329, 697-0364

Cuatro Ciénegas City Hall Juárez and Pdte. Cárdenas No. 407, Downtown, 27640 Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (869) 696-0600, 696-0650, 696-0099

Escobedo City Hall Obregón and Hidalgo S/N, Ejido 1ero. de Mayo, 25490 Escobedo, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (869) 866 695-2091, 695-2154

Frontera City Hall Progreso and Cuauhtémoc S/N, Downtown, 25600 Frontera, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (866) 649-0010

Lamadrid City Hall Zaragoza and Juan Antonio de la Fuente S/N, Downtown

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]

“2020, Año del Centenario Luctuoso de Venustiano Carranza, el Varón de Cuatro Ciénegas”

Lamadrid, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (869) 694-1902

Monclova City Hall Zaragoza and V. Carranza No. 332, Downtown, 25700 Monclova, Coahuila, México Phone +52 (866) 649-2800, 632-0045

Nadadores City Hall Hidalgo No. 39, Downtown Nadadores, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (869) 694-0544

Ocampo City Hall Escobedo and E. Carranza S/N, Downtown Ocampo, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (869) 695-0080, 695-0175

Sacramento City Hall and Hidalgo No. 44, Downtown, 27750 Sacramento, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (866) 123-4823, 101-7344

San Buenaventura City Hall Hidalgo No.119, Downtown, 25500 San Buenaventura, Coahuila, México Phone +52 (869) 694-1249

Sierra Mojada City Hall 5 de Mayo S/N Between Zaragoza and Obregón Sierra Mojada, Coahuila, México Phone. +52 (872) 761-5180, 761-5181

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]