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Candela is a small town in eastern Coahuila, near the border with Nuevo Leon. It's known for its Mexican Revolution history as a stronghold of Venustiano Carranza's army of constitutionalists, as well as its natural scenery and semi-desert climate with rivers, parks, mountains, and caves. The town is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Magicos.
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The town's main church dates from the late 17th century. It's a relatively humble parish church built in a neoclassical style and without a lot of ornamentation.
Candela Station
Historic train station built in 1919 at the end of the Mexican Revolution under orders of Venustiano Carranza. Cool medieval fortress like architecture, the station has been abandoned out in the middle of nowhere for decades. Note: Do not rely on Google maps to get here: their location pin is wrong.
Wild cave where a colony of bats live. If you go, bring appropriate equipment and have experience caving. Not a canned commercial cave tour.
The only real full-service restaurant in town serves traditional Mexican dishes. Locals recommend the enchiladas rojas and the taquitos.
Friendly, family run hotel with clean, comfortable rooms built around a central courtyard with a large, modern swimming pool. On-site bar and restaurant. Can provide guests with contacts for local eco tour guides.
The best way to get to Candela is by car. There are no first-class bus lines that go through Candela. It's possible that a local bus company goes there (most likely from Monclova), but the town is remote.
Read in the guideYou'll want your own car. Local taxis may be available but ride-hail services are non-existent.
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