Parras de la Fuente, Mexico
Parras de la Fuente is a town of 33,817 people in Coahuila, Mexico, founded in February 18, 1598.
Why visit Parras de la Fuente
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Parras de la Fuente
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About Parras de la Fuente
Parras de la Fuente (pronounced [ˈparas ðe la ˈfwente] ) is a city located in the southern part of the Mexican state of Coahuila. The city serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding Parras Municipality, which has an area of 9,271.7 km2 (3,579.8 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Parras (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Parras de la Fuente on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks19
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Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes15
El Méson de Don Evaristo
Restaurant · 0.7 km
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-19:00
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History
The former Hacienda del Rosario is the place where Parras de la Fuente was founded in 1598, by Capitán Antón Martín de Zapata. The revolutionary and President of Mexico Francisco I. Madero was born here in 1873.
In 1846, during the Mexican–American War, Parras was held by American troops. Additionally, French forces were defeated there in 1866 during the French intervention in Mexico.
The oldest winery in the Americas is in Parras de la Fuente, and was founded by Lorenzo García on August 19, 1597. Casa Madero is home to the oldest winery.
From the History section of Parras on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Map of Parras de la Fuente
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Getting there and nearby towns
- San Francisco del Progreso 17 km north, about 17 min by car
- Veintiocho de Agosto 24 km north, about 24 min by car
- Viesca 64 km west, about 1 h by car
- General Cepeda 71 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mayrán 71 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Apizolaya 71 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Caopas 73 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Emiliano Zapata 77 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Venustiano Carranza 79 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- San Pedro 88 km northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stella nombre Parras, Coahuila, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
- Calle en Parras de la Fuente, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
- Parroquia de la Asunción o Santa María de Parras, Marioli925, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palacio municipal de Parras, Coahuila, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
- Presidencia Municipal, Parras Coahuila - panoramio, urbanomafia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Escuela Normal, Parras Coahuila - panoramio, urbanomafia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Acueducto, Parras Coahuila - panoramio, urbanomafia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parras - panoramio, Tereso Hernández, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stella nombre Parras y la Capilla del Santo Madero, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
- Santo Madero, Parras Coahuila (1990) - panoramio, urbanomafia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cylindropuntia kleiniae 28, Francisco Martínez González, CC BY-SA 4.0
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