
City in the Mexican state of Coahuila
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Monclova is a city in Coahuila. It is a working class city known for its massive industry, including a steel works and an enormous power generating station.
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Located on the city's central plaza is a colonial style church dating from the 17th century, built by José Miguel Sánchez Navarro. The sculpted greyish pink cantera facade and ornate iron gates are quite pretty.
Museo Coahuila y Texas
Somewhat small historical museum chronicling the period of history when Texas and Coahuila were a single, gigantic northern Mexican state. Much of the museum is an historical library and the exhibit space is of peripheral focus.
Museo Pape
Interesting art gallery and an important bibliographic collection. The Pape is a modern building that houses a combination museum-library with two permanent exhibition rooms that presens a collection of archaeological pieces and a variety of coins and medals. It also has another temporary exhibition space, where cultural events are held.
Work of the 18th century, replica of the existing church in Zapopan, Jalisco.
It is the most modern theater in the northeast of the country. With a capacity of more than 1000 spectators.
The largest in Coahuila.
Formerly the Monclova Zoo, this reserve is unique in the state of Coahuila.
The local Mexican League baseball team.
Large park near the city center. You can perform various sports, recreational and cultural activities. It also has a children's area, a scenic train called Harold-ito, sports facilities, green areas and rest areas, an open-air theater, a Zipline, and an archaeological route.
Tacos Charly
Very popular place for classic street tacos.
Blvd. Pape y Oaxaca. Traditional Mexican cuisine.
Washington 415 y Frontera. Casual Mexican grill.
Casual Mexican eatery specializing in carne asada and similar northern Mexican favorites, the chilaquiles for breakfast are a standout, affordable meals and a kid-friendly family atmosphere.
Blvd. Harold Pape 708. Casual seafood restaurant.
Hidalgo 203 Nte.
Blvd. Harold R. Pape 1909,
pool is a little light on shade.
By plane
The usual way to get to Monclova is taking a plane to Monterrey, and then either a car or bus to Monclova. Buses are cheap (about US$10) and may take 3 to 4 hours to get to Monclova.
By car
Monclova is about 3 hours south of the border crossing at Eagle Pass, Texas/Piedras Negras (Mexico).
By bus
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