Located
east of the city of Saltillo, capital of Coahuila, this Magic Town
stands as an island in the middle of the great desert that identifies
this northern region of the country to conquer with beautiful forest
landscapes, delicious and fruity odor
spectacular mountainous strip "that seems perennially like hugging and loving."
Here, walking along its quiet streets you can discover the elegant architecture of the temple dedicated to San Isidro Labrador. You'll also find numerous stores offering liqueurs and fruit preserves
that have brought fame this town, made with apples, peaches, perones,
among other species, produced in numerous fields, orchards and
vegetables that are in their vicinity.
For
those who enjoy the natural scenery, ideal Arteaga has separate spaces
for all kinds of adventure sports and outdoor activities. A
few kilometers south, discover the magnificent recreation complex
Forest Monterreal equipped with several tracks for skiing all year round
even without snow! If you are looking for quiet just renting a cabin and from its terrace
you will have the best view of what locals have dubbed "the Switzerland
of Mexico".
Dive into the Mexican septentrión and enjoy this population is a
perfect combination of modernity and nature at the foot of the
mountains.Learn more
-Arteaga
Is named after the liberal hero Jose Maria Arteaga, governor of
Queretaro (around 1857), who was active during the wars of American and
French intervention in favor of the country before he died shot by
Maximiliano instructions in October 1865.
The
Best time to visit this town is coahuilense summer when the thermometer
marked 28-30 ° C, making it an ideal place to practice all kinds of
adventure activities paradise. By contrast, during the winter, you may feel in Arteaga temperatures
below freezing allowing travelers to admire, once swaddled, the
spectacular mountainous strip that fully embraces snowfall.
When Doves Arteaga named Adentro grew wheat, but a terrible plague miscarried mushroom crops. Farmers
sought new options and since 1887 have highlighted for their apple
orchards of the Spanish Rosa range, yellow and red spots. US decades after Golden Delicious and Red Delicious, which occur at present were introduced.Typically
Arteaga are famous fruit liqueurs, mainly apple and quince. You
can buy at the craft shops and other establishments in the streets of
Guerrero and Democracy, in the downtown area of this magical town. Nor should you miss trying the delicious sweet peach and Peron offered in traditional sweets the "Fifth Fantasy". You will be amazed!
The typical garment is the blanket, worn by men to cover field and cold water. Handwoven, they are characterized by bright colors. You can get them in various locations throughout the village.
For poplar wood crafts used, and the favorite figures of artisans are animals and fruits. You can find them at the flea market every Sunday is installed in the Alameda and regional shops.