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Before you go
Your trip to Parras de la Fuente.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Parras de la Fuente – Coahuila Destination Saltillo, Parras and Cuatro Ciénegas about 160 km from Saltillo
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Plan de Guadalupe (SLW) Ramos Arizpe · 175 km
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Central de Autobuses de Parras 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 160 km from Saltillo, roughly a 2-hour drive, and about 250 km from Monterrey. There are buses from Saltillo and Torreón. The nearest airport with regular flights is Saltillo (SLW).
How many days
One day; one night to visit the wineries at a relaxed pace.
When to go
From October to April, with mild days. In August, at harvest time, the town holds the Grape and Wine Fair; summers are hot.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Help getting to the wineries, which are outside the center. There are taxis and tours from the main plaza.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Parras de la Fuente
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Morning
Wineries
Visit one of the valley’s wineries, such as the one at the old Hacienda San Lorenzo, from 1597.
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Afternoon
Centre
Walk through the center, between the churches and the walnut candy shops.
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Late afternoon
Santo Madero
Climb the hill to the church of Santo Madero to see the valley at sunset.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Parras de la Fuente?
Visit the valley’s wineries, walk through the center, taste the walnut sweets and climb to the church of Santo Madero.
Which is the oldest winery in the Americas?
The one at the old Hacienda San Lorenzo, in Parras, founded in 1597 and still operating.
When is the Grape Fair in Parras?
In August, at harvest time; confirm the dates before you travel.
What time zone is Parras de la Fuente in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).