Mier
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◈Mier is a border town with enchanting architecture. Visit its rivers and admire at its artisans’ work.
◆Go on guided tours along the Bravo, Álamo, and San Juan rivers.
◆Try roasted goat in salsa.
◆Buy ceramics made of seven different colors of clay.
The first week of March marks the Fundación de Mier, when the town celebrates its founding on March 6, 1753.
❖ Iglesia de la
Purísima Concepción
Se trata de la primera edificación construida tras la fundación de Mier en 1753. Cuenta con dos pilas bautismales de más de 200 años de antigüedad y también conserva añejos libros de registro de nacimientos, bautizos, bodas y defunciones. En su atrio destaca un pelícano de piedra que representa la imagen de Jesús y existen pasajes subterráneos con catacumbas donde reposan los restos de los fundadores de la ciudad.
❖ Casa de los Frijoles Pintos
Also known as Casa de los Tejanos, or Texans’ house. Step inside this museum and discover the story behind it.
This museum earned the names Casa de los Frijoles Pintos (Bean House) or Casa de los Tejanos (Texans’ House) because in 1842, the regional commander refused to shoot all the prisoners from the war with Texas. Instead, he imprisoned them in this house and shot one out of every ten, and their lots were decided by drawing beans.
❖ Casa de las Columnas
This mansion takes its name, meaning house of columns, from the six arches along its front.
Over the years, this mansion has been a prison, town hall, and Masonic lodge. The six arches lining its front gave it its name, although the thick, wavy cornice is also eye-catching
❖Fish in Falcon Dam
Nearby reservoirs are a great attraction for the whole family. Sport fishing is offered on all of them.
Falcon Dam is one of the largest dams in the country. When the water is low, you can spot the old, submerged city of Revilla, also known as Guerrero Viejo. When visiting, you are sure to hear many legends that have sprung up about the former townspeople. It is the perfect place to try sport fishing, and don’t miss your chance to take a boat ride and take in the local plant and animal life!
❖Enjoy the Surroundings of the Bravo, Álamo, and San Juan Rivers
Get out and around in the great outdoors with your family.
You can hike, mountain bike, ride horses, spot migratory birds, and cool off in a number of water parks along the local rivers.
❖Buy Pottery in Seven Colors
Mier’s artisans have developed a strong tradition of ceramics work, and you can take a piece of it home with you. You will find beautiful pieces created with seven different colors of clay. Pick up pots, flower pots, cups, plates, decorative pieces, and other objects.
❖ Fiestas de
la Fundación de Mier
The first week of March marks the Fundación de Mier, when the town celebrates its founding on March 6, 1753. Festivities include a parade with floats and troupes of performers, a costume contest, concerts, and the burning of bad moods.
