When God gives, he gives with full hands. No better example of this expression can be found when than we make reference to the goodness of the remarkable nature of this Earth. It has been so relevant in this region that, since the second half of the nineteenth century, the discovery of a rich layer of coal has represented the most significant source of work and prosperity for its inhabitants. It is the only area in our country where this energy source has been systematically mined due to its abundance. However, nature’s generosity to this territory has not only been limited to the exuberance of its minerals. It has also been blessed with large natural, cultural, and historical landscapes, which are bountiful in its interior.
Considering that the old Sabinas Station was created in 1883 when the first train passed through, we can say that this is a young city. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Its vitality and strength, similar to the energy that emanates from its coal layers, has been a fundamental factor in building a city that knows how to flatter those who visit it. Sabinas is the departure point for getting to any of its unexplored and surprising places and the perfect starting point for a paleontology excursion or a horseback ride through the midst of the action. Sabinas is a new place, open for the best of experiences in the best of places.
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A product of private donations, this open-aired space exhibits excellent examples of ammonites, fossilized fish, conches, and snails. There is also a life-sized sculpture of a mammoth with its two original reconstructed tusks. |
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| E. Carranza and Madero, Main Plaza |
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This is the initial location of the area’s artistic expressions and the site of one of the most relevant events in our Revolution. Illustrated with unique photographs, this mansion was where, on July 28, 1920, General Francisco Villa signed the armistice with the federal government, leading to when the last 759 revolutionary soldiers laid aside their weapons. |
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| E. Carranza and Gómez Farías |
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| Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Built by the company SARCO in 1918, it served as the payroll office for miners until 1985. Inside, through photos, documents, machines and tools, the formation of this mineral as well as the development of the natural and industrial process used in our country is exhibited. |
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| Highway 57, in front of the Agujita Church |
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| Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
It is obvious when you have entered the territory of this old village from 1866. Its enormous coalmines and open skies are unmistakable and an unending source of prosperity. The waters of the San Juan and Alamos rivers nourishing the sown corn, sugar cane, and squash fields is an everyday scene here. The color and joy that the fair in Nueva Rosita (the municipality seat) provokes with its Livestock Expo, dance and rides are one-of-a-kind. The peaceful waters in the Los Sabinitos Park, a visit to the Guadalupe Temple, or a hot chocolate in the center of its plaza is part of the sensation. But if there is anything that you must experience, it is La Chimenea. This proud symbol of the municipality welcomes us kilometers before our arrival with its incessant whistling.
When you come to these places and experience any of their pleasures, you will know that you have arrived at San Juan de Sabinas.
Who would have known! 1674: Father Juan Larios founded the first mission of the east valley with the name Santa Rosa de Santa Maria. 1735: Originally built because of the native Indian’s savagery, the royal prison Santa Rosa María del Sacramento was founded. 1850: Established as Villa de Múzquiz, in memory of the acting president of the Republic and native of this area, General Melchor Múzqui. 1925: Risen to the category of “city” with its current name.
A prosperous population whose municipality seat, located 35 km (22 miles) to the west of Sabinas, bases its economy on mining (coal), livestock, and agriculture (corn, beans, barley, and oats). Its natural, historical, and cultural richness is notorious in places such as La Cascada, Las Grutas, Campestre Park, its historic buildings, cuisine, (machacado or dried beef, fine cuts of beef, and Northern style chorizo sausage), and its original arts and crafts.
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This building, which was once a school in 1905 and considered a historical patrimony, is now a cultural center. In different halls, it exhibits paleontology and archeology collections, as well as objects allusive to the municipality’s history. The Historical Archives Annex protects the region’s documents. |
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| Hidalgo and 5 de Mayo Hours: Museum, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Archives, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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The best place to taste raspas (snow cones) and nieve de garrafa (ice cream) is this traditional spot with lush junipers and firs. A gazebo and the Municipal Library are located within the plaza as well as some benches preserved from the beginning of the twentieth century. |
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| Zaragoza, Santa Rosa, Juárez, and Hidalgo. |
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