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A TOWN NEAR THE MAGICAL WORLD OF THE BILBAO DUNES
This peaceful place is located 70 km from Torreon and has experienced economic growth in recent years due to the maquiladoras that have been established there.
It is a place that has many stories to tell. Miguel Hidalgo was imprisoned here in 1811, and later Benito Juárez established himself in Viesca, where he issued some of his important decrees. Additionally, Lázaro Cárdenas stayed at the Ex Hacienda de Hornos, located very close to Viesca.
Viesca is known for its embroidery and lacework. At the Casa de Cultura, located on the main street, you can buy doilies and other handmade products.
The climate in Viesca is characteristic of desert areas, with an average annual temperature of 21ºC. It reaches up to 27ºC in the summer months and drops to 14ºC in winter.
It is located 73 km (one hour) from Torreon, 76 km (one hour and 10 minutes) from Parras de la Fuente, 238 km (2 and a half hours) from Saltillo, and 319 km (3 and a half hours) from Monterrey.
Viesca
What to See in Viesca
Tourist Attractions in Viesca
Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)
A beautiful gathering place with its characteristic copper-roofed kiosk and the Bicentennial clock, commemorating 200 years of independence. It is located on the top of a three-story tower.
Municipal Presidency
Located in the Main Square, it is one of the oldest buildings in the town.
Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol (Parish)
Also part of the Main Square, it has a sober facade dating back to the 17th century. Inside, it preserves its wooden beams.
This building houses the Museum of Sacred Art, which exhibits sculptures, censers, oils, and ancient vestments. It features seven 18th-century canvases depicting the Virgin and various saints.
Plaza del Carmen
Just two blocks from the Main Square, there is another garden known as Plaza del Carmen. It has a picturesque kiosk in the center and several monuments to historical figures. An excellent option to enjoy the provincial and tranquil atmosphere of Viesca.
General Jesús González Herrera Municipal Museum
To learn about the history of the town, you must visit this museum, which offers exhibitions of documents, photographs, maps, coins, weapons, and various artifacts ranging from the pre-Hispanic era to the present day. The founding act of Viesca from 1731 and a late 18th-century map are highlights.
Salt Factory
Only one and a half kilometers from the Main Square, you can find the ruins of a salt factory that closed its doors in 1993. Currently, you can see two large chimneys and a set of tanks, giving it a peculiar appearance, as if you were inside a science fiction movie set.
Ex Hacienda de Santa Ana de los Hornos
The hacienda's temple is considered one of the most beautiful in northern Mexico and is located just half an hour from Viesca.
The chapel dates back to the 18th century, with wooden saints and some paintings from the 17th century by renowned viceregal artists such as José de Alcíbar and Antonio de Torres. A magnificent Churrigueresque altarpiece stands out, featuring a spectacular carving of Saint Anne in its central niche. In addition to the chapel, you can appreciate the ruins of what was once the hacienda.
What to Do in Viesca
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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN VIESCA
Enjoy a natural spa
Just one kilometer away is Juan Guerra Park with a spring, which is significant as it gave birth to this town. The spring supplies water to two pools that are now part of a spa. It has playgrounds and tables placed under leafy trees to enjoy a picnic day.
Explore unique dunes
Very close by is one of the state's greatest natural attractions, the Bilbao Dunes, an impressive desert of fine sand where you can practice sandboarding or be pulled on a board by an ATV through the dunes. Currently, extreme sports events are held here.
Enjoy nature
A few hundred meters away, there is an area dedicated to the cultivation of date palms. In the opposite direction, you will find the Sierra and Jimulco Canyon Natural Protected Area, where several caves with rock paintings are located. It is a place with semidesert vegetation.
There are also several natural springs that form during the rainy season, and in La Flor de Jimulco, there is a stream with pure water from the mountains. Activities such as camping, hiking, mountaineering, and mountain biking are carried out here.
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