Torreón, Industrial city in Coahuila, Mexico
Torreón is a large city in Coahuila state in northeastern Mexico, shaped largely by industry and commerce. The city spreads across a wide plain with broad streets, business districts, and modern residential neighborhoods grouped around an older downtown core.
The founding took place in 1893 when railway lines connected the area with other regions of the country. Cotton production and metal processing drew many workers and entrepreneurs to the rapidly growing settlement in the following decades.
The name comes from an old watchtower that early settlers built along the Nazas River. Local families often gather in downtown parks and street cafés where regional dishes such as cabrito and cortadillo appear on the menus.
The international airport sits about 15 kilometers outside the city and offers connections to major destinations across the country. Buses and taxis run regularly through different neighborhoods, so visitors can reach most places without a car.
The area was once known for its vineyards before the economy shifted to other sectors. Some old wine cellars from the early 20th century still stand in the outskirts and are now used as warehouses or workshops.
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