Ciudad Mier

Restored historic home that houses the workshop and gallery of contemporary artist, Jacobo Domínguez, The house is unmissable, with its brilliantly painted fuchsia exterior, covered in murals by the artist. Inside, see his signature "Bichos Pachis" figures, in a range of sizes from tiny to gargantuan.

Tells the story of a historic battle that took place here during the Texas Revolution. The Texas rebels were attacking Mexican communities, working to steal territory beyond that ceded by treaty. The Mexicans won the battle, but were executing 1 out of every 10 prisoners, to be chosen by lottery: prisoners selected a bean from a pot. Those with a pinto bean would live, those with a black bean would face the firing squad. The museum is in a beautifully restored stone house with galleries displaying military equipment, uniforms, maps and interpretive displays.