Carbonífera Coahuila | Nueva Rosita

NUEVA ROSITA

The city of Nueva Rosita is the municipal head of San Juan de Sabinas, originally founded as a mining settlement in 1923. During the mining boom in the first half of the twentieth century attracted many migrants from various countries whose cultural heritage is still appreciated in the design of streets, religious diversity and even in the taste for baseball. In Nueva Rosita you will find people who know their history, talented craftsmen and, above all, places where you can appreciate the wonderful natural wealth of our Carboniferous Region.

What to visit?

POTTERY WORKSHOP: FAMILY ART

In the family of Don Tereso Delgado and his son Fernando, the art of pottery is taught from generation to generation. In his workshop, the coordination of the mind and hands marvel at his mastery to shape the clay. If you want a souvenir from the Carboniferous Region, visit this place, you will find different pieces made of clay like nice pig-shaped piggy banks, figures of La Chimenea, jars for coffee and endless details.

Location: Calle Rubén Blanco #2423 Prolongación Progreso
Cost: $30.00 - +$200.00
Cell Phone: 861 104 1714

LA CHIMENEA

Location: s/n, Col., Pdte Benito Juárez, Comercial, Nueva Rosita, Coah.

La Chimenea, in Nueva Rosita, has become an industrial symbol for our Carboniferous Region.
Its construction dates back to the second decade of the twentieth century and represents the economic boom that sparked the industrialization of coal in the period of prosperity of the first half of the last century in the north of Coahuila.
This imposing structure rises to approximately 150 meters in height, and in its time was the highest in Latin America.
Its construction ended on August 14, 1929.

Whistle of the company
If we talk about La Chimenea from Nueva Rosita, we have to refer also to the Whistle of the Company, a sound that is part of our identity along to La Chimenea.
For decades, the whistle has marked time for the inhabitants of Nueva Rosita.
So we can find ourselves in a common situation, not knowing exactly what time it is but when you hear the whistle you know that it is either 12:00 or 12:30, depending on whether the whistle sounded once or twice. Orienting your times with the whistle of the company, as our grandparents did as part of that nostalgia that is not lost in time.

Test your skills and have fun rolling on the excellent MTB routes that run along our majestic Sabinas River and our imposing Mountain range. Practicing mountain biking is a great opportunity to live with nature as a family, because when you enjoy the beautiful landscapes, you also learn to take care of these natural treasures of the Region.
Live the experience of Rolling with us!
The Serial MTB Coahuila Norte is made annually, which includes the Desert Center region, the North region and the Carboniferous Region. The serial consists of approximately 9 stages that are performed throughout the year.

Schedule: Tuesday to sunday from 10:00 am. to 9:00 pm.

Cost: Free entry.

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BIRDWATCHING

Information: (861) 613 0503

Oficinas de Turismo Carbonífera y CONANP Tel. (861) 61 2 6632

Another natural spectacle that happens thanks to the Sabinas river and wetlands, is the migration of birds arriving in late November and early December. Among the migratory birds you will see white pelicans, storks, herons, species of ducks, geese, kingfisher, plovers, among others. The area is rich in biodiversity including sightings of the eagle - our national symbol - and birds like the painted bunting (Passerina Ciris)
Taking care of the water, the vegetation and saying NO to illegal sale of birds and animals is very important for the birds to continue visiting the region. We are the hosts, let’s give them the treatment that we would like to receive away from home.
The numbers
In the region there are 293 subject to special protection (Classification according to Official Mexican Standard 059)
Information by: Biologist Ricardo Israel Olivo Rodríguez, field officer in the area of protection of Don Martín natural resources.

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BIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE CARBONIFEROUS REGION

It is part of the third largest protected natural area of Mexico
Its area covers more than 1.5 million hectares
Water is one of the most important natural resources of this protected natural area.
The protected natural area comprises 15 municipalities, at least 77 ejidos, distributed in 3 discontinuous zones: one in the Carboniferous Region, one near Monclova, and one more around Cuatro Ciénegas.
In arid zones, it is invaluable to have permanent rivers such as the Sabinas and Álamos river
It is the union of 2 biogeographic zones: the Chihuahuan desert and the Tamaulipeco thicket
There inhabit unique species, endemic or in category protection like the golden eagle or the black bear.
The Carboniferous region is a very important corridor in the migratory route for the monarch butterfly
9. Millions of butterflies cross each year in late October and early November
They travel more than 4,000 km from the south of Canada to the states of Mexico and Michoacán
The milkweed is the plant where they lay their eggs, do not destroy it!
Did you know that ...? The monarchs who arrive in Mexico do not return to Canada, they all die. It is their young that fly north, where they reproduce and die. It is the fifth generation that comes back to the Region. That means that the butterflies that cross here have never visited Mexico and yet frequent the same regions and the same trees. The reason is a mystery.
Obstacles to migration include road crash, pesticide use, habitat loss, and predators
The Sabinas River and the wetlands of the area are vital for the monarch because they provide water, rest and food
The area was designated as the Ramsar Site for its wetlands of international importance since 2002.

SABINO TREE

Icon of the Carboniferous Region

On the banks of the Sabinas River, the majestic Sabino trees grow. These millenary beings of great altitude and diameter, accompany the river in its passage by the Carboniferous Region. In its splendor, we find identity, history, landscapes and many environmental services, so they are proudly considered an icon of the Region.
•   Since 1921 it is considered the national tree of Mexico
•   Its scientific name is Taxodium mucronatum
•   It is originally from Mexico, the southern United States and Guatemala
•   It is also known as Ahuehuete, Moctezuma Cypress or Mexican Cypress
•   The word Ahuehuete comes from the Nahuatl Ahuehuetl which means "old tree of water"
•   It is not allowed to cut down dead sabinos on the banks of the river
•   It grows in moist areas, associated with streams in rivers and creeks

EJIDO OF SANTA MARIA (PICNICS, READINGS, WALKS)

Location: State Road Branch to Ejido Santa María, connects with 20 State Highway, at kilometer 13.
Recovery fee:$20 pesos

n the ejido of Santa Maria you will find the ideal environment to refresh yourself: sabinos growing by the river, crystal clear water, benches to rest and a natural area for you to walk under the shade of the trees. It is fascinating to be in front of these trees, to see their size and to think about the time that has taken them to grow; Nature simply shows us why it is life.