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City in the Mexican state of Coahuila
Photo: Emmanuel Hernández López, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
San Pedro de las Colonias is a small city of about 45,000 residents (2005) in the southwest part of the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico. The town has a long official name, but don't worry if you can't remember it, neither does anyone else: it's always referred to as simply San Pedro. The town calls itself the "cradle of the Mexican Revolution" because it was the home of Francisco Madero, a key instigator of the Revolution and the first president of the post-revolution era.
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Historical museum housed in one of the city's most iconic and beautiful old buildings, built of pink quarry granite. Lots of exhibits about the Revolution in general (especially old rifles) and Francisco Madero in particular.
Large central zocalo (town square) with wide walkways, towering palm trees, park benches, and a central kiosk.
Church of St Peter the Apostle
The town's main church, dedicated to its patron saint, is sometimes described as a basilica. It's a large neoclassical church built of grey granite with twin bell towers and three large naves with two side chapels.
Large clock tower built in 1897, across the street from Plaza de Armas, the town's main zocalo.
Large historic home of one of Pancho Villa's supporters. The house gets its name from an attack by federal troops who stormed the house in 1914, looking for Raúl Gómez Espinoza. They set fire to part of the house. It's a well-known landmark and you can see it from the outside, though it is not open for public tours.
Basic budget taqueria with gorditas, quesadillas and tacos. Popular spot for good cheap eats.
Limited menu so it helps if you like tripe tacos and bring your own drinks. Locals swear these are the best tacos de tripas.
Traditional style hotel with basic amenities and clean rooms. Limited off-street parking. On-site restaurant.
Rustic hotel with small rooms but convenient central location. Service can be hit or miss.
The town's main marketplace. Fresh fruits and vegetables, butcher shops, household items, and lots of cooks selling prepared stews and other hot foods with some of the most authentic regional cuisine you can buy.
By bus
From Torreon, there are direct buses to San Pedro. AutoTransportes Parras-Torreon and Transportes Frontera (part of Grupo Estrella Blanca) both serve the route.
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