Saltillo Mexico Travel Information | Local Attractions & Business

Local Attractions & Business, Garden Express Hotel & Suites, Saltillo, Cohuila, Mexico, MX

Garden Express Hotel & Suites is conveniently located in a quiet suburban area on the east side of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico and we’re happy to provide you helpful Saltillo, Mexico travel information.

The hotel’s location provides easy access to many local attractions and Saltillo, Mexico businesses – from the industrial corridor and business parks to natural areas and recreational facilities to the culturally rich and historic downtown district in Saltillo. Coahuila’s capital city has plenty to offer travelers who enjoy great shopping, educational museums and historic sites, delicious local cuisine, entertaining Saltillo, Mexico night life – or all of the above!

There’s plenty to see and do in downtown Saltillo, located just minutes from Garden Express Hotel & Suites, and our knowledgeable staff can recommend the hottest spots in the city. Venturing out into Coahuila’s capital city is both educational and entertaining.

San Juan College has been converted into the Bird Museum of Mexico (Museo de las Aves). This monumental building permanently features a large exhibit of Mexican birds, representing nearly 70 percent of the native birds of Mexico. There’s also the Desert of Cohuila Museum (Museo del Desierto), which has been converted into the best center of cultural promotion for the deserts of northeastern Mexico.

Other local attractions and architectural wonders like Santiago Cathedral, The Governor’s Palace (with the famous murals of Almaraz and Tarazona), Plaza de Armas (featuring the unique facades of the Coahuilense Institute of Culture), Saltillo Casino, and the Precinct of Juarez and Purcell House will impress visitors to the city.

History buffs will enjoy Vito Alessio Robles Cultural Center, which protects a library of more than 13,000 volumes from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Mexico Plaza (Museo Batalla de la Angostura) is the place where the North American Army encamped before the confrontation with Mexican troops in 1846. Also visit the Alameda Zaragoza, Museo del Sarape, the buildings of the Municipal Presidency, Congress Palace and the Superior Court of Justice, as well as the "Fernando Soler" City Theater.

Saltillo is located less than 200 miles from Laredo, Texas (United States) and has superb communication and transportation infrastructures in place, with access to other cities in Mexico such as neighboring Santa Catarina and Monterrey, Mexico. Day trips out of the city can be arranged and our helpful staff at the Garden Express Hotel & Suites can assist you with your plans.