Coahuila · Mexico
Torreón travel guide
Torreón is a city in Coahuila, Mexico, home to about 690,000 people.
- Best months
- November to February
- Nearest airport
- TRC3 km · Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport
- Currency
- MXNpeso
- Time zone
- America/Mexico City
- Language
- Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya
About
About Torreón
Torreón is a city and seat of Torreón Municipality in the Mexican state of Coahuila. The city's population is 720,848 inhabitants, making it the second largest city in the state of Coahuila.
Torreón is the center of the largest metropolitan area in the state of Coahuila, and it is one of Mexico's most important economic and industrial centers, focusing on textiles, clothing and metals processing. In 1911, Torreon was the site of a vicious race riot in which 300 Asian immigrants were murdered. During the Mexican Revolution, Torreon was a hotbed of unrest. The Federal Army presence made it a target for Pancho Villa's Division del Norte and there were three major battles fought over Torreon during the war.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Torreón
See
- The Christ of the Noas
- Venustiano Carranza Forest
- Plaza Mayor
- Teatro Nazas
- Teatro Isauro Martínez
Do
- Centennial Coliseum Torreón
- Revolution Stadium
- Estadio Corona
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Where to stay
Which part of Torreón to stay in
Most budget hotels are in the Historical Center of the city; some of them are famous for having hosted prominent figures of the history of Mexico.
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When to go
The best time to visit Torreón
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Torreón are November to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; September is the wettest, with about 42 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Torreón: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC), about 2.5 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting around
There are several taxis and buses across the city, but the best way to move around is by car, there are several car rental agencies and they are easy to get in the hotels and in the airport. Another good way to get around is by bicycle. Torreon is in a semi-desert area and it may be hot, so it is recommended to do it in the evening or early in the morning. In the center of the city it is common to walk to avoid traffic and finding parking spaces.
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TRC · Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Torreón
Stay safe
Most of the city is considered safe although precautions should be taken and the most marginalized areas avoided. Avoid carrying a lot of money and valuables and at night you should avoid remote areas or with poor lighting.
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Questions
Torreón: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Torreón?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Torreón are November to February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; September is the wettest, with about 42 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Torreón?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC), about 2.5 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Torreón?
peso (MXN).
Nearby
Destinations near Torreón
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.