NOVEMBER 2008
Saltillo, Coahuila: Where Switzerland and Greece meet at last

This most ancient Spanish settlement in Northern Mexico was once the capital of a vast territory comprising the actual State of Texas. It was notorious as the birthplace of many intellectuals in the post-Independence era, and deserved the nickname of the Athens of Mexico.

The glorious history of Saltillo is still present nowadays in the historic centre, and the dynamic development of the past decades have helped to revive the refinement of the old days, now most visible in world-class hotels and attractions.

Moreover, Saltillo is located at the heart of a region where the natural surroundings are humbling, and powerful mountains covered in luscious forests overlook the desert plains.

Just outside Saltillo proper, in the Arteaga area, you will even find Mexico's one and only ski hill! This microclimate area has even been nicknamed the "Switzerland of Mexico".
The Saltillenses are also very proud of their natural attractions, which visitors can further explore at the fascinating Museum of the Birds of Mexico, and the Museum of the Desert.

It is also famous for one of the most typical handicrafts of Mexico, the sarape, a woven piece of clothing with colourful stripes traditionally used by men.
www.museodelasaves.org/
www.museodeldesierto.org/

In the beautiful and mountainous natural setting of Saltillo, you will find two notable golf courses, the Club Campestre Saltillo and the Club Campestre Lourdes.

For quality accommodation in the area, see among others:
Camino Real Saltillo
Quinta Real Saltillo
Hotel Premier
American Eurotel

For more information about the state of Coahuila, please visit:
www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Coahuila
www.secturcoahuila.gob.mx/index4.html
Golf courses near Saltillo

Club Campestre Saltillo
Length: 6,514 yards
Rating: 71.7
Par: 72
Type of course: 18-hole
Services: Caddies, clubhouse, restaurant, tennis courts, Palapa swimming pool
Highlight:
Website: http://ccsalt.dnsalias.com/
Phone: +52 (84) 4432-0143
Club de Golf Bosques de Monterreal (Arteaga)
Length: 6,646 yards
Rating: 61.2
Par: 68
Type of course: 9-hole, Saturdays are reserved to pro players
Services: Caddies, carts, clubhouse
Highlight: Within the Greater Saltillo Area, golf at 9,500 feet of altitude with views of alpine forests in the "Switzerland of Mexico"
Website: www.monterreal.com/
Phone: +52 (84) 4438-8170

Club Campestre Lourdes
Length: 6,590 yards
Rating: 70.7
Par: 70
Type of course: 9-hole
Services: Caddies, clubhouse
Phone: +52 (84) 4417-3422

Planning a trip to Mexico?
Want to know more about what Mexico has to offer?
Call the Mexico Tourism Board at 1-800-44-MEXICO or visit our website. You may also contact our Canadian office at the corresponding number below:

Toll-Free: 1-866-895-5297