Overview
Saltillo is a beautiful colonial city in Northern Mexico with a colorful history dating to its importance on the 19th-century Camino Real. The city is a government center, college town, and manufacturing hub with big factories producing chemicals, metals, auto parts, and trucks outside city limits.
Architecture · History · Museums
Before you go
Food
Regional specialty pan de pulque (agave juice bread) is widely available. Simple restaurant meals around M$90.
Money
ATMs from BanCoppel, Banco Azteca, citibanamex, and Santander offer low withdrawal fees in the city center and near the bus station.
Safety
Northern Mexico safety concerns: avoid going out alone at night, stay away from bars and casinos, be in by dark, travel with companions when possible.
Transport
Saltillo International Airport is 10 minutes north of downtown. Terminal Central de Autobuses is the main hub for inter-city bus travel.
Weather
Winter (Dec-Feb) cools to 4-6°C; summer (Jun-Aug) reaches 29-30°C with higher rainfall in July and September.
