Monclova

Monclova is a city in Coahuila. It is a working class city known for its massive industry, including a steel works and an enormous power generating station.

Understand
Monclova was founded in 1577, the first community in the state. It is a small city, with a population of about 238,000 people (2020).

Climate
The climate of Monclova is somewhat extreme, of the semi-arid dry type in winter it can reach temperatures below -10 °C, with few but strong frosts and infrequent snowfalls. In summer it easily exceeds 40 °C and can present intense storms especially electrical. The months with cool weather are October-November and March-April where the city can have an average temperature of the order of 9-15 °C minimum and 22-27 °C maximum temperature. The characteristics of a dry climate and a low level of rainfall mean that hot-cold variations can occur in the course of a few hours.

Get in
Monclova is best reached by car or bus.

By plane


The usual way to get to Monclova is taking a plane to Monterrey, and then either a car or bus to Monclova. Buses are cheap (about US$10) and may take 3 to 4 hours to get to Monclova. It is also possible to hire a car and driver to pick you up. This is the most time efficient way to get to Monclova (about 2 hours and no waiting on a bus schedule), and the fare is usually about US$150. Contact Brenda's Car Rental in Monclova for more information.

By car
Monclova is about 3 hours south of the border crossing at Eagle Pass, Texas/Piedras Negras (Mexico).

See
Monclova is not a touristic city, but you may want to see:

Mid-range

 * La Gringa
 * La Gringa
 * La Gringa
 * La Gringa
 * La Gringa

Drink
Chamochelas

Connect
As of Dec 2021, Monclova has 4G from AT&T / Unefon and Telcel but no signal from the other Mexican carriers. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next
Visit the pozas of Cuatro Cienegas --- a unique desert wetland that is a protected biosphere recognized by UNESCO. (About 40 miles from Monclova).