One of the country’s most dynamic industrial centers, Saltillo is famous for producing the traditional multi-colored Mexican blanket, the sarape. Built between 1746 and 1810, the Cathedral of Santiago is one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals in Mexico.

In general, Saltillo is quite safe, but like everywhere in the north of Mexico, the likelihood of shootings or crimes is present. Observe increased security measures and familiarize yourself with the situation in the city before traveling here.

Coahuila
Saltillo/State

Saltillo, city, capital of Coahuila estado (state), northeastern Mexico. It is located between Monterrey (east) and Torreón (west).

Saltillo blankets always feature a beautiful diamond shape in the center of the blanket that is woven like a tapestry–hand picking the warp and weaving in the colors in either silk or cotton. They were woven in two panels that were sewn together, and also often featured a diamond-shaped pattern in the center.

Michoacan state – Do Not Travel Do not travel due to crime and kidnapping. Crime and violence are widespread in Michoacan state. U.S. citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping.

Saltillo has dry periods in January, February, March and December. The warmest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 34°C (94°F). The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C (69°F). September is the most wet month.

little skip
In Mexican linguistics, saltillo (Spanish, meaning “little skip”) is the word for a glottal stop consonant (IPA: [ʔ]). The name was given by the early grammarians of Classical Nahuatl. The spelling of the glottal stop with an apostrophe-like character most likely originates from transliterations of the Arabic hamza.