Category: Coahuila

Parras, Coahuila, The Site of America's First Vineyard

When I think of American vineyards, Napa Valley is the place that comes to mind. However, I recently discovered that here in my home state of Coahuila in northeast Mexico, resides the oldest winery in the Americas. And it's just a couple hours west of where I live in Saltillo. The decision to make the... Read More »

Cuatro Ciénegas–A Wetlands in the Desert

When I see tourist brochures in Saltillo they often include photos of people swimming in a crystal-clear lake. I have lived here for about a year and a half, and have never seen any sort of natural swimming holes in this dry elevated northern Mexican state; at least no areas with inviting waters. That is... Read More »

Los Lirios, Mexico Where Neighborly Kindness Courtesy Thrives

Los Lirios, Mexico is a small community that has yet to be spoiled by mainstream commerce. Instead of modern highways and shopping centers, the town has a vista of farm land and verdant mountain hills as far as the eye can see... Read More »

Saltillo's Summer Fair (Feria) It's Not Bad

While there was a plethora of international aspects to Saltillo's annual two-week summer fair and festival, there was plenty of Mexican culture to go around... Read More »