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43 Best and Fun Things To Do In Saltillo, Mexico


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This lively capital city is brimming with sophisticated colonial buildings, intriguing museums, and stunning parks.

The atmospheric town center is where you’ll find all of the best sights, restaurants, and attractions, including the main market, which is a great place to browse for souvenirs.

One of Saltillo’s main attractions is its awe-inspiring cathedral, which towers over the Plaza de Armas and draws hundreds of visitors every year to admire its beautiful architecture.

There are also numerous museums in town, including the Museo de la Cultura Taurina for those looking for a dose of culture and the Museo del Palacio for anyone wanting to gain insight into the history of the state of Coahuila.

Saltillo also has many parks and plazas where people can relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.

And if you like nature, the Museo del Desierto is a great place to learn about the vegetation of the area. The museum also features fossil exhibits and a zoo, making it a great attraction for kids and adults alike.  

Curious to know what else Saltillo has to offer? Keep reading to discover a list of recommendations

The 43 Most Popular Things To Do In Saltillo, Mexico

43. Bodegas Capellanía

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: Calle Blvd Jaime Benavides Pompa 645 La Hacienda Ramos Arizpe Coah

Tel:  844-427-4422

Web Address:   http://bodegascapellania.com.mx/

42. Museo del palacio

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: C Melchor Ocampo 200 C OXXO Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

41. Cerro del Pueblo

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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40. Alameda “Venustiano Carranza”

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: Plaza Arteaga Coah

39. Museo Salas Carranza

4.5 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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Location: Benito Juarez S N Palacio de Gobierno Palacio de Gobierno Zona Centro Saltillo Col

Tel:  844-411-8500

38. Lago Artificial de la Ciudad Deportiva

4.3 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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37. La Angostura Battle Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (37 reviews)

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Location: Jose Maria Arteaga 347 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-8205

36. Cueva de los Dinosaurios

5.0 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: Profesor Prof Jesus Perales Galicia 427 Magisterio Secc Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-352-1965

35. Hundido Park

2.9 ★★★☆☆ (61 reviews)

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Location: Francisco I Madero Centro Saltillo Coah

34. Rubén Herrera Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (66 reviews)

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Location: Gral Victoriano Cepeda 105 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-420-9823

Web Address:   http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php

33. Doll Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (67 reviews)

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Location: Ignacio Allende Sur 720 Int B Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-414-3148

Web Address:   http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php

32. Museo del Normalismo

4.4 ★★★★☆ (79 reviews)

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Location: Calz de los Maestros 836 Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-481-6890

Web Address:   http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php

31. Recinto del Patrimonio Cultural Universitario

4.6 ★★★★★ (88 reviews)

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Location: Miguel Hidalgo 211 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-9705

Web Address:   http://recintodelpatrimonioculturaluniversitario.uadec.mx/

30. Escaleras al Cielo

4.7 ★★★★★ (101 reviews)

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Location: Saltillo Coahuila

29. Monumento Pueblo Mágico

4.6 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

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Location: Enrique Garza 505 El Potrero Arteaga Coah

28. Plaza de la Madre

4.4 ★★★★☆ (174 reviews)

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Location: Miguel Hidalgo I Costilla 115B Zona Centro Arteaga Coah

27. Graphic Arts Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

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Location: C Xicotencatl 264 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-414-1781

Web Address:   http://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php

26. Ejercito Mexicano Urban Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ (247 reviews)

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Location: Nuevo Centro Metropolitano de Saltillo Saltillo Coahuila

Tel:  844-410-0014

25. Cristo de las Galeras

4.1 ★★★★☆ (324 reviews)

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Location: Sin referencia No 980 LB Sin Nombre de Col Saltillo Coah

24. Museo del Horror

3.8 ★★★★☆ (386 reviews)

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Location: Calle Hermenegildo Galeana 105 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-317-4330

Web Address:   http://facebook.com/museodelhorrorsaltillo

23. Plaza Ateneo

4.4 ★★★★☆ (396 reviews)

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Location: General Cepeda Centro Saltillo Coah

22. Museo de la Cultura Taurina

4.4 ★★★★☆ (444 reviews)

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Location: C Xicotencatl 283 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-2021

21. Purcell House Cultural Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (703 reviews)

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Location: C Hidalgo 231 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-414-5080

20. San Juan Nepomuceno Church

4.7 ★★★★★ (804 reviews)

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Location: C Hidalgo Sur 512 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-412-4873

Web Address:   http://casaloyolasaltillo.com/

19. Jump Zone

4.5 ★★★★★ (904 reviews)

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Location: Torreon 1405 Republica Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-225-1986

18. Parque Distribuidor Vial El Sarape

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,096 reviews)

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Location: Sin Nombre de Col Saltillo Coahuila

17. El Molino Parque Acuático

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,439 reviews)

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Location: Boulevard Jesus Valdez Sanchez 255 Fco Francisco Arizpe y Ramos 161 La Aurora Saltillo Coah

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/elmolinoparqueacuatico/

16. Biblioparque Norte

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,608 reviews)

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Location: Blvd Isidro Lopez Zertuche Las Brisas Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-180-0782

15. Venustiano Carranza Park

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2,102 reviews)

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Location: Calz Antonio Narro Landin Saltillo Coah

14. Gran Plaza

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,858 reviews)

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Location: Perif Luis Echeverria Nuevo Centro Metropolitano de Saltillo Saltillo Coah

13. Plaza Manuel Acuña

4.2 ★★★★☆ (3,003 reviews)

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Location: Aldama Centro Saltillo Coah

12. Ejército Mexicano Urban Forest (Sector II)

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,253 reviews)

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Location: Damaso Rodriguez Gonzalez 750 Nuevo Centro Metropolitano de Saltillo Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-0014

11. Mirador de Saltillo

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,733 reviews)

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Location: Ojo de Agua 620 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Web Address:   http://saltillo.gob.mx/

10. Ciudad Deportiva Francisco I. Madero

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,015 reviews)

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Location: Calle Prol David Berlanga Amp Gabriel Hernandez Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-4220

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9. Museo de los Presidentes Coahuilenses

4.6 ★★★★★ (143 reviews)

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Location: Gral Nicolas Bravo 264 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-7251

Web Address:   http://museopresidentes.org.mx/

8. Museo del Sarape

4.6 ★★★★★ (466 reviews)

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Location: Ignacio Allende Sur 160 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-481-6900

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/Museo-del-Sarape-y-Trajes-Mexicanos-1555933317964495

7. Museo de la Revolución Mexicana

4.6 ★★★★★ (666 reviews)

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Location: C Hidalgo 167 Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-410-4794

Web Address:   http://fb.com/museo.mexicana/

6. Museo de la Katrina y de las muñecas

4.5 ★★★★★ (994 reviews)

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Location: Calle Ignacio Allende 720 A Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-414-3148

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/MuseolaKatrina/

5. Catedral de Saltillo (Santiago Apóstol)

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,378 reviews)

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Location: Gral Nicolas Bravo 127 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-414-0230

4. El Chapulín Ecological Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,699 reviews)

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Location: Blvd Antonio Cardenas S N Zona Sin Asignacion de Nombre de Colonia Chapultepec Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-111-1969

3. Museo de Las Aves de México

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,839 reviews)

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Location: C Hidalgo 151 Zona Centro Saltillo Coah

Web Address:   https://musave.org/

2. Museo del Desierto

4.8 ★★★★★ (16,289 reviews)

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Location: Blvd Carlos Abedrop Davila 3745 Nuevo Centro Metropolitano de Saltillo Saltillo Coah

Tel:  844-986-9000

Web Address:   http://museodeldesierto.org/

1. Alameda Zaragoza

4.6 ★★★★★ (17,480 reviews)

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Location: Zona Centro Saltillo Coahuila

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