Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza

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Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza, Historic town in Coahuila, Mexico.

Cuatro Ciénegas de Carranza is a town in Coahuila located at 741 meters elevation, where residential buildings cluster around a central square. The San José Church stands at the heart of this layout, anchoring the community's gathering space.

The settlement gained official town status in May 1800, establishing its formal place within Mexico's administrative structure. This recognition marked the foundation of its documented history within the region.

The town earned its Pueblo Mágico designation in 2012 for maintaining traditional Mexican architecture and customs that shape daily life. Walking through, you notice colonial-style buildings and local celebrations that reflect this heritage.

The town has solid infrastructure with widespread access to electricity and water throughout. Its compact layout centered around the main square makes navigation straightforward for visitors.

The area surrounding the town contains natural pools and gypsum dunes that create an unusual landscape. Local vineyards also thrive here, producing wines under the region's distinctive growing conditions.

Location: Cuatro Ciénegas

Inception: May 24, 1800

GPS coordinates: 26.98694,-102.06722

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02

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