Piedras Negras is a small city in the Mexican state of Coahuila. It has some 200,000 populations at the northern border, Mexico. Piedras Negras is considered as the sltillo, which is the capital city of Coahuila. You can reach there through Federal Highway 57. This small city is also known as La Puerta de Mexicister city to Eagle Pass in Texas, which is located just across the Rio Grande. Piedras Negras lies at a distance of 441 kilometres north of Sao, which is again considered as the door of Mexico.

Many visitors from the United States has found that Piedras Negras is not much touristy than the other border towns, but you can visit and enjoy the Nacho. This small city is the home of  Nacho, which is a classic Tex-Mex dish of cheese and tortilla chips. The nearby area of Piedra Negras is ranchland and is a well-known area for hunting game. So you can take a chance to enjoy this amazing game.

The city of Piedras Negras was founded in the year 1849 and was renamed as Ciudad Porfirio Diaz in the year 1888 to pay respect to president Porfirio Diaz. Later, it was reverted to its original name following the Mexican Revolution. You can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Piedra Negras and its charming attractions. It is the people who made Piedras Negras an attractive destination with unique qualities. This welcoming city offers amazing attractions that are worth to visit like The Ruins of San Bernardo Mission – XVIII century, The Handicrafts Museum, The Culture House, The Hunting and Fishing Club, De La Ventana Caverns, Mercado Zaragoza, with a huge range of Mexican crafts, and others.

Besides this, the EI Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe is a wonderful church that was built in the year 1859. The Municipal Presidency that was built in the year 1986 is the house of the local government offices. It offers spectacular setting of the Macroplaza with a sculpture of don Miguel Hidalgo and a symbolic bell. So if you are visiting the city of Piedras Negras then do not forget to visit this church. The Zaragoza Market is a folkloric commercial center where you can buy a number of original arts and crafts from the state. Some of the things to buy are vases, leather articles, crystal, clay and ceramic, and regional candy. All of these items could be purchased at a reasonable price.

Visit the Macroplaza I and II, which is the wide recreational and cultural area. It is the place where sports can be played on the accessible courts, or else one can play on its large green areas as well. Some of the best things to do in Piedras Negras while traveling are Gran Plaza de los Heros, Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Rio Grande, Colorful Sculpture, Monument to Christopher Columbus, The International Border, Internet Inalamrico, Local Foods, Visit the plazas and others.

You can reach to the city of Piedras Negras through the Piedras Negras International Airport. You will get many good hotels to stay and to eat; there are many fine restaurants available in the city. The major attractions in piedras Negras are Piramide del sol, Piramide de los 365 nichos, Piramide “el castillos”, Kinder Playground area, Green area, picture area with 36 murals, Native statue of ofrenda, Musical source with light and sound, cultural building and planetarium, commercial places, 24 sculptures of Maya, Aztec and olmec cultures, and Cuauhtemoc statue.

If you want to experience the main celebration of Piedras Negras, which is La Feria del Sol, then visit during second week of July. It is the festival of the sun where exhibitions held of industrial, commercial, agricultural, and cattle. The Expo Piedras Negras Fair held during the month of August and the Popular Fair that held on April 28th is the fascinating celebrations to experience and enjoy.

So enjoy every moment in Piedras Negras, which is the door towards Mexico and feel the beauty of life.