From San Miguel de Allende we head to Saltillo in the north eastern state of Coahuila. As you leave San Miguel you pass stand after stand of fresas con crema (strawberries with cream).
The nicest Pemex in Mexico on the bypass around Matehuala
The highway north is filled with trucks. They pack the road heading to the US border delivering goods to the states. The roads are generally good with some toll and some free.
The drive takes about eight hours and at the end of it we park at La Fuente Hotel on the outskirts of Saltillo. To get into the hotel parking area you have to go to the front desk and ask them to let you in. They also like you to pay before you park. The cost is $200mxn ($15.50). For this you get a place to park with a plugin on a nearby light pole. There is also water on site and the world’s coldest swimming pool.
Saltillo is the home of the Mexican sarape and the city is very proud of its weaving. This city is also a commercial, communications, and manufacturing centre.
The Saltillo Cathedral, Catedral de Santiago, is an excellent example of beautiful baroque architectural and makes the trip into downtown Saltillo worth a stop.
