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◈The wildlife spaces that surround the old Presidio of San Juan Bautista del Río Grande del Norte, which today preserves fascinating vestiges of its New Spain past and its leading role in the colonization of Texas.
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◆ Take a walk in the La Pedrera Ecological Park, with swimming pools, palapas, grills and soccer fields.
◆ Practice fishing and kayaking between two nations, on the Rio Grande.
◆ Visit the hunting ranches, where there are species such as white-tailed deer, turkey, duck, pigeon and quail.
◆ Get to know the ruins of the Mission of San Bernardo, a baroque emblem whose construction originated the foundation of Guerrero.
◆ Visit the Church of San Juan Bautista, built in the 18th century, which preserves its baptismal font and images of saints from the same period.
◆ Spend an afternoon in downtown Guerrero and see its historic buildings.
On June 24, the San Juan Bautista celebration is held, with religious, cultural and gastronomic manifestations.
❖ Ruins of the Misión
de San Bernardo
Robust and brimming with history, the San Bernardo Mission is a town emblem.
It’s an emblem of the Franciscans’ process of evangelization in the north of Coahuila, in indigenous towns close to the Río Bravo, the region now known as Texas. Its baroque buildings were the origin of Guerrero’s foundation.
The main attraction in Guerrero is, without doubt, the ruins of the San Bernardo Mission, located just over half a mile northeast of the main square.
Just like many other Franciscan churches in Mexico, the Latin cross floor plan, 102-foot-long, faces east, where the sun rises. Its uneven walls are made of dressed stone. This is one of the border region’s most photogenic architectural spaces.
❖ Vinícola Don Baldomero
With the support of José Milmo, the director of Casa Madero, the businessman Saúl Rodríguez decided to establish a vineyard, and in 2009 he bought French and Californian plants. He planted them next to his walnut trees, south of Piedras Negras. This was the beginning of a very fortunate experiment.
Of course, the location is surprising. There are only 5 miles between the vineyard and the Rio Grande del Norte.
And, although the Gulf of Mexico is 218 miles away, it is only 886 feet above sea level.
Saúl Rodríguez started out with 5 acres of Shiraz grapes. The Californian vines have responded better than the French, and his first harvest took place in 2011. The fermentation process was carried out in Casa Madero, in Parras.
The wine’s label reads Don Baldomero, Vino Tinto Mexicano, a name that pays homage to his father.
❖ Center of Guerrero
This Magical Town has eye catching historical buildings such as the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista, which is from the beginning of the 18th century, as are its images of saints and its baptismal font.
Don’t miss the old Command and also the Casa de la Cultura, where there is a replica of a Sabinosaurus. Pass by its kiosk, the heart of this Magical Town.
❖ Fly in a Hot Air Balloon
An original experience that you should live at least once: see a hot air balloon fly.
During the Fería Internacional de la Sandía (International Watermelon Fair) in Guerrero, celebrated at the end of July, the free flight of hot air balloons is carried out in the Misión de San Bernardo.
❖ Buy Mesquite Wood
Handicrafts
In Guerrero, there are many different kinds of handicrafts, and those carved from the wood of mesquite and Guatemalan fir trees, made into horse-shoe bottle holders, pestle and mortars, animal figures, and other decorative items, are particularly eye-catching. The leather work from this region is also famous, however artisans only create custom-made pieces on request.
❖ Go Kayaking on the Río Bravo
The Rio Grande runs all year long, which is why birds and mammals inhabit it. In Coahuila, the Río Bravo runs for 460 miles and at least 124 of them are of great geological interest.
Being close to this river gives you the opportunity to go fishing, especially for tilapia and catfish. You can also enjoy the landscape by kayak, or admire the plant and animal life on foot.
❖ Bike Fest Guerrero
A high adrenaline event that you shouldn’t miss.
During November is Bike Fest, a meeting of motorcyclists that put on a show in the historic center and the surrounding streets.
More than 200 motorcyclists take part in this event. They put on shows including acrobatics, raffles, prizes and a costume night that culminates in a Eucharistic celebration and a delicious meal.
❖ Festival Internacional Río Grande
The International Rio Grande Festival takes place at the beginning of September in Guerrero. It’s an event to celebrate the culture and traditions of Mexico’s northeast.
There are cultural spectacles with invited countries and states, with handicrafts and gastronomical presentations, exhibitions, fashion shows and concerts.
❖ Fiesta Patronal
de San Juan Bautista
Una de las fiestas más importantes del Pueblo Mágico de Guerrero es la Fiesta Patronal de San Juan Bautista, celebrada el 24 de junio, en la que se realizan manifestaciones religiosas, culturales y gastronómicas.
