Arteaga Coahuila Pueblo Mágico | La Suiza de México

Arteaga Coahuila is a Magical Town in the middle of an immense area of ​​forests with pine trees and valleys of apple trees, one of the most impressive in the country. Possessor of an extremely pleasant climate where the fresh wind prevails at any time of the day. Arteaga is a destination that, due to its beautiful wooded landscapes and snowy peaks in winter, is considered “The Switzerland of Mexico”. This place in the Sierra Madre Oriental surrounded by the huge mountains of La Viga, La Martha and La Siberia is the ideal setting for practicing ecotourism and adventure activities, it has beautiful cabins where visitors can enjoy the country atmosphere and go hiking, sighting of birds and horseback riding. If you prefer extreme sports, the option is to practice rappelling, mountain biking or a visit to the artificial ski slope that runs all year round, from where you can see unparalleled panoramic views of the forests. Characteristics: Some Tlaxcalans settled in the territory towards the end of the 16th century, and by 1591 Francisco de Urdiñola created the town that was called San Isidro de las Palomas, for this reason the temple that until today is one of the sites that you should not miss. to visit. Years later, the town was named Arteaga in honor of the liberal hero José María Arteaga, governor of the state of Querétaro. The best time to visit this Coahuilense town is summer, when the thermometers read between 28 and 30 ° C, which makes it an ideal paradise for practicing all kinds of adventure activities. Now if you like the Christmas aspect with cold and snow in winter, especially between December and January, it is the ideal time to spend a vacation in this Magical Town. Currently Arteaga is a large producer of fruits such as apple, quince and peach, with which delicious liqueurs and sweets are made. Its gastronomic offer includes the traditional stuffed, the enchiladas and particularly the carnitas cristal; As an aperitif, try a fruit liqueur or one of the Coahuila wines, which are increasingly well positioned in the wine industry. As a souvenir of your sight, don't forget to buy a colorful hand-woven serape or some figurine carved in wood. In the Magic Towns program since 2012. Our Digital presence: www.LugaresTuristicosEnMexico.com Social networks:   / lugaresturisticosmexico