Saltillo, Coahuila

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

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Saltillo can be reached at the major junction of Highway 57 and Highway 40 D.

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