Tourist Centers
Parras is called "The oasis" of the semidesert of Coahuila. One of the historic attractions of Parras is the Municipality Presidence, which is a replica of the State's Government Palace in Saltillo.
One of the main touristic attractions is the Hostal el Farol, the former house of General Raul Madero, and now a beautiful place to stay and eat & Mary's House, situed in the Gral. Cepeda way.
The oldest winery in the Americas is in Parras de la Fuente and was founded by Lorenzo García in the 16th century.
For rest and recreation, Parras has bathing resorts; these bathing places were used to generate electric power for industry usage.
Among its man-made attractions are Santo Madero Church, which is located on an extinct volcano plug just north of the town, and San Ignacio de Loyola Church, which was built in the 17th century.
Parras was given the "Pueblo Mágico" label in 2004.
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