Matamoros, Municipal locality in Coahuila, Mexico
Matamoros is a town in southwestern Coahuila located at roughly 1,115 meters (3,658 feet) elevation. It forms part of the Comarca Lagunera, a metropolitan region that connects several communities.
Families first settled at Vega de Marrufo in 1839, and 25 years later President Benito Juárez officially established it as a town. This founding period shaped its growth within the Lagunera region.
The yearly celebration for Virgen del Refugio on July 4 draws residents to the Plaza de Armas for religious concerts and amusement rides. This event shows how deeply the town's spiritual traditions shape community life.
Federal Highway 40 connects the town to regional transportation hubs, with Torreón International Airport and the main bus station about 30 minutes away. Visitors can easily access surrounding areas and larger cities by car or bus.
During the Second French Intervention in 1864, Juan de la Cruz Borrego hid eleven cartloads of Liberal Party documents inside Tobacco Cave to save them from capture. This covert action preserved valuable historical records.
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