Where to Go / What to Do in Saltillo

DESERT MUSEUM

Desert Museum, as a time machine, will take you to live ancient times of the territory of the State of Coahuila, times when great dinosaurs lived on the planet. In great halls dwell the remains of prehistoric animals, such as the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex. Also, the paleontologist laboratory area allows you to watch the interesting work of these scientist that live for decoding the past of mankind and you will be able to participate with questions and comments.
The halls will also show you the evolution of men, flora, and fauna that have lived and still live in the desert of Coahuila. It also has a snake house, a biodome, auditorium and a garden that presents a great collection of desert plants.
It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
http://www.museodeldesierto.org


SANTIAGO DE SALTILLO CATHEDRAL
Beside the beauty on the outside, the Cathedral of Saltillo is proud of the deep devotion of the people of Saltillo, because its home of true artistic treasures, such as the great silver altar of San Jose, considered the most beautiful of the Continent; the canvases of the 14 Via Crucis stations, made in Belgium; and also other paintings of Jose de Alcibar y Cabrera and some other wooden craft work.