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State of Mexico
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Coahuila is a state in Northern Mexico. Coahuila is not a very touristy state when compared to other parts of the country, but it has several attractions, especially related to outdoor activities in the semi-desert climate.
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Saltillo International Airport (SLW) is the main airport in the state.
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the state capital is a beautiful small colonial city, known for its thick, lightly glazed, earthen ceramic floor tiles, and the brightly colored shawls known as sarapes
pine mountain forests with occasional winter snowfall attract outdoor enthusiasts from Monterrey and Saltillo
small village with mountain vistas and aquatic recreation
a small city on the U.S. border across from Del Rio, Texas
border town with ruins of Franciscan missions from the early 18th century
a small city known for its American Indian tribes, a designated Pueblo Magico
an industrial powerhouse in the region, Monclova is the third largest city in the state
location of wineries that were established by the old Spanish Dons
a beautiful city with a high quality and standard of living, on the Texas border
it is considered the "Cradle of the Mexican Revolution", a title claimed by several towns
the second largest city in the state is a modern city with several natural, cultural, historical and religious attractions
known for its desert landscapes with rolling sand dunes
the largest wilderness area in Latin America north of Patagonia, lying just across the river from Big Bend National Park
a unique ecosystem, the spring-fed pools that fill the valley of Cuatro Cienegas are host to a number of plant and animal species found nowhere else on earth. Much of the valley is a protected natural reserve, though some of the larger pools (called pozas) are open to the public for snorkeling and swimming
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