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Municipality and town in Nuevo León, Mexico
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Bustamante is a very small town in a very remote part of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. With less than 4,000 residents in 2021, it's one of the smallest of all Mexico's Pueblos Magicos, though it does indeed have the designation, and it actually is a fun, interesting place to spend a weekend. Especially if you like a slower, laid-back attitude. Highlights include some delightfully quirky sites in town, an awesome cavern to explore, some natural pools near the town's spring, and a local park chock full of swimming pools where almost everyone in town can be found partying on the weekends.
Home cooking with regional norteno dishes. Carne asado with cabrito a house specialty. Queso de cabra. Cafe olla. Cash only.
Traditional Mexican food.
Funky artesanal mezcal distillery. Stop in and get a quick tour, try a sample, and buy a bottle right from the source.
Comfortable but somewhat barebones hotel. No TV.
Small hotel with traditional on-site restaurant. Rooms are comfortable, AC and TV works.
Comfortable, family friendly place.
By car
Driving is by far the most convenient, comfortable, and safe way to get to Bustamante. It's a 90 minute drive from Monterrey to Bustamante.
By bus
Bustamante is not served by any major bus line. The closest you can easily reach by bus is Sabinas Hidalgo, which is served by Futura from Monterrey or Nuevo Laredo.
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