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Saltillo is the capital city of Coahuila , Mexico . As of 2003 , Saltillo had an estimated population of 591,000 people, rising to 637,000 if the full Metropolitan Area is considered, making it the 20th biggest metro area in the country. The metro area is composed of Saltillo, Ramos Arizpe , and Arteaga . Geography Saltillo is located at . El Cerro del Pueblo overlooks the city. The city stands elevated at 1600 meters, making it cooler and windier than its nearby city, Monterrey . Saltillo lies near the city of Arteaga and near the Chihuahan Desert. History Saltillo was founded in 1577 by Spanish colonists. Tlaxcaltecas also colonized there. It is the oldest city in northern Mexico. In 1824, Saltillo was made the capital of the State of Coahuila and included the area which is now the US State of Texas until the war of Texas Independence and the founding of the independent Texas Republic. The city is flanked by the Zapalinamé Mountains , which are part of the Sierra Madre Oriental . There is a legend that says that the leader of the native Indians, whose name was Zapalinamé , can be seen in the shape of the mountains. Economy s are an integral part of Saltillo's culture and economy.]] Saltillo's most famous exports are Saltillo Tile and the locally woven multi-coloured '' Sarape s''. There is also the Automotive Industry , with two major assembly plants (one General Motors and the other DaimlerChrysler ), two engine facilities and a car transmissions plant. Saltillo is home to the Grupo Industrial Saltillo , an important manufacturing conglomerate that makes home appliances, silverware, and autoparts. Some criticism has been said of this new urbanization and lack of conservation and planning. During the early 20th century, Saltillo was called the Athens of Mexico due its number of famous intellectuals. Nowadays, is considered the Detroit of Mexico because of the importance of its Automotive Industry , including huge Daimler-Chrysler and General Motors plants. Saltillo is a sister city of Austin, Texas . Points of interest Alameda Zaragoza is the largest park in the city and has an artificial lake with the shape of the Mexican Republic. Relevant buildings are the fossils) and biodiversity of the Chihuahuan Desert , and the history and culture of the local people through time. It includes a Cactus greenhouse and exhibits, with dozens of species. Several international hotels, shopping centers and chain stores ( HEB , Wal-Mart , Home Depot ) serve the metro area. Education Saltillo's main universities are the Universidad Autónoma De Coahuila , the Instituto Tecnológico De Saltillo , the Tec De Monterrey Saltillo Campus, and the Universidad Autonoma Agraria Antonio Narro . Transportation Saltillo Metropolitan Area air traffic is served by Plan De Guadalupe International Airport . It takes 15 minutes to get from downtown Saltillo to the airport. It has several flights per day to Mexico City and a daily flight to Houston, Texas . There is a comprehensive bussing system in Saltillo along with many lime-color Taxis . |