Monclova
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Understand
Monclova was founded in 1577, the first community in the state. It is a small city, with a population of about 200,000 people.
Get in
Monclova is best reached by car or bus, though light planes are a possibility.
The usual way to get to Monclova is taking a plane to Monterrey, and then either a car or bus to Monclova. Buses are cheap (about US$10) and may take 3 to 4 hours to get to Monclova. It is also possible to hire a car and driver to pick you up. This is the most time efficient way to get to Monclova (about 2 hours and no waiting on a bus schedule), and the fare is usually about US$150. Contact Brenda's Car rental in Monclova for more information.
At the Tex-Mex border, buses to Monclova leave the Piedras Negras bus station hourly throughout the day. A first class bus ticket from the border costs M$192 (pesos) (as of April 2008). Grupo Senda's Coahuilenses line serves all significant towns in the region.
By plane
Venustiano Carranza Monclova International AirportNo major Mexican airline flies to Monclova.
The usual way to get to Monclova is taking a plane to Monterrey, and then either a car or bus to Monclova. Buses are cheap (about US$10) and may take 3 to 4 hours to get to Monclova. It is also possible to hire a car and driver to pick you up. This is the most time efficient way to get to Monclova (about 2 hours and no waiting on a bus schedule), and the fare is usually about US$150. Contact Brenda's Car rental in Monclova for more information.
By car
Monclova is about 3 hours south of the border crossing at Eagle Pass, Texas.By bus
Buses go to Monclova from most northern Mexico cities. The main bus station is downtown at Cuahtemoc 100.At the Tex-Mex border, buses to Monclova leave the Piedras Negras bus station hourly throughout the day. A first class bus ticket from the border costs M$192 (pesos) (as of April 2008). Grupo Senda's Coahuilenses line serves all significant towns in the region.
See
Monclova is not a touristic city and there are few significant sites in town. However, you may want to see:
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Parroquia de Santiago Apostol
address: Hidalgo Nte.Located on the city's central plaza is a 200-year old colonial style church. The sculpted greyish pink cantera facade and ornate iron gates are quite pretty. -
Coahuila and Texas Museum
phone: +52 866 632 0513Somewhat small historical museum chronicling the period of history when Texas and Coahuila were a single, gigantic northern Mexican state. Much of the museum is an historical library and the exhibit space is of peripheral focus.
Do
Catch a baseball game. Los Acereros de Monclova are the local Mexican League baseball team. Schedules, lineups, and statistics are on the web.
Eat
Tacos de los Bomberos
Budget
Mid-range
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Cactus
phone: +52 866-635-1133Blvd. Pape y Oaxaca. Traditional Mexican cuisine. -
Las Fajitas
phone: +52 866-646-00-79Washington 415 y Frontera. Casual Mexican grill. -
Los Corrales
phone: +52 866-636-00-36Blvd. Harold R. Pape y Frontera. Casual Mexican eatery with affordable meals and a kid-friendly family atmosphere. -
Los Cuatro Vientos
phone: +52 866-633-24-24Blvd. Harold Pape 708. Casual seafood restaurant. - La Gringa
Splurge
Drink
Chamochelas
Sleep
Budget
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phone: +52 866-633-62-11Hidalgo 203 Nte.
Mid-range
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Fiesta Inn
phone: +52 866-649-94-00Blvd. Harold R. Pape 1909, -
Four Points by Sheraton Monclova
phone: +52 866-632-00-25Blvd. Harold R. Pape 200. -
Hotel Chulavista
phone: +52 866-36-02-11Prolg. Monterrey,