Name: Saltillo Spanish, meaning `little skip`
Location: Located on the Chihuahuan desert in the Northern interior of Mexico. It is 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Monerrey and 400 kilometres (250 mi) south of Texas
Weather: Semi-arid. Although located on the Chiuahuan Desert, Saltillo is cooler than other cities because it is located at a higher altitude. Hot summers. Cool winters.
January Average Highs 19.7 (67.5F) Lows 4.5C (40.1F)
July Average Highs 29.7C (85.5F) Lows 16.3C (61.3F)
Population: 726,000 City, 825,000 Metro
Elevation: 1,600 m (5,249 ft)
Founded: 1577 by Alberto del Canto
Medical: Hospitals, doctors, dentists
Money: Major banks, ATMs
History:
Today:
Getting there:
Saltillo can be reached at the major junction of Highway 57 and Highway 40 D.
Accommodation
HOTELS
Saltillo
Monterrey
Bahia Escondida Hotel & RV Park Resort
Matehuala
Las Palmas Hotel and Trailer Park