Torreón is a city of 735,000 people (2021) in Coahuila state in Mexico. It forms the Comarca Lagunera - known as the Cradle of the Mexican Revolution - with the neighboring cities of Gómez Palacios, Lerdo, Matamoros and several municipalities of Coahuila and Durango. It is also part of the La Laguna metropolitan area. The city is known as La Perla de la Laguna ("the pearl of La Laguna").
Torreón is the center of the largest metropolitan area in the state of Coahuila, and it is one of Mexico's most important economic and industrial centers, focusing on textiles, clothing and metals processing. In 1911, Torreon was the site of a vicious race riot in which 300 Asian immigrants were murdered. During the Mexican Revolution, Torreon was a hotbed of unrest. The Federal Army presence made it a target for Pancho Villa's Division del Norte and there were three major battles fought over Torreon during the war. The first battle was in September 1913 when Pancho Villa attacked Federal troops loyal to Victoriano Huerta.
There are several taxis and buses across the city, but the best way to move around is by car, there are several car rental agencies and they are easy to get in the hotels and in the airport. Another good way to get around is by bicycle. Torreon is in a semi-desert area and it may be hot, so it is recommended to do it in the evening or early in the morning. In the center of the city it is common to walk to avoid traffic and finding parking spaces.
1 The Christ of the Noas. A sculpture on top of a hill, with a church and shrines related to the Holy Land. This sculpture is the third largest in Latin America after the one Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and the Cristo de la Concordia in Bolivia. Christ is shown with open arms, as if giving a big hug, symbolizing protection for the city. It has an excellent panorama, much of the city is observed. At Holy Week it is visited by many local and foreign people. The Pearl Channel (El Canal de la Perla): This channel was built in the late 19th century as an irrigation canal bypassing the waters of Nazas river to irrigate the south east of the city.
Local football (soccer) team Club Santos Laguna play their matches at the Corona Stadium north of the city between Federal 30 and Coahuila 60 highways. The Jefes Fuerza Lagunera basketball team have their matches at the Municipal Auditorium in Ampliación Colón, Luis Echeverría Álvarez, where other events such as concerts, local sporting events, recreational events and summer courses are also held. 1 Centennial Coliseum Torreón, Highway to San Pedro and Periférico S / N, E. Ignacio Allende, ☏ +52 871 455 9000. A bullring and entertainment center. 2 Revolution Stadium (Estadio Revolucion), Av. Juárez s / n, Centro ((downtown, 1 block from the Venustiano Carranza Forest)).
You can find cheap and delicious food all around the city in many tacos or gorditas stalls Mid-range restaurants are mainly located in the Independence Boulevard (Bulevar Independencia), but you can find them in many places of the city. Some popular restaurants are: Los Farolitos (The Little Lanterns): It is a local franchise which serves tacos, flautas and tostadas among other Mexican dishes. You can find it in different parts of the city. El Pueblito (The Little Village): Also known as the "OK Maguey" is a restaurant decorated as a Mexican village, which also has traditional Mexican food among different cuts of beef.
Most of the city is considered safe although precautions should be taken and the most marginalized areas avoided. Avoid carrying a lot of money and valuables and at night you should avoid remote areas or with poor lighting.
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In Sep, Torreon typically sees ~33°C daytime highs and 7 rainy days.
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