Ciudad Mier Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Ciudad Mier
The town has an interesting and colorful history with some very old 16th century buildings and quite a few from the 18th and 19th centuries. The town's position with a crossing on the Rio Grande (or Rio Bravo, if you prefer) together with crossings on the Rio Juan and the Rio Aldama made it an early crossroads for commerce into the northern parts of the state of Coahuila-Tejas (until Texas seceded from Mexico in 1836). During the Texas Revolution, the town was the site of an important battle in which Texas rebels attacked the peaceful riverfront community. When the rebels were defeated and 176 of them captured, military commanders ordered 1/10th of the prisoners to be executed by firing squad for treason. A lottery was held in which prisoners chose a bean from a pot. Those who chose a blac
Top Attractions in Ciudad Mier
Explore the best things to see and do in Ciudad Mier:
- ★Capilla de San Juan Bautista
- ★Casa Cueva
- ★Casa de la Cultura
- ★Casa de las Columnas
- ★Casa de los Tejanos
- ★Falcon Lake
- ★Lake Gomez
- ★Museo de los Frijoles Pintos
Where to Eat in Ciudad Mier
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Patron
- 🍴Hamburguesas Don Julio
- 🍴Tacos y Gorditas Rebe
- 🍴Tiodorinas Kicho
Where to Stay in Ciudad Mier
- 🏨Hotel Don Jacinto
Ciudad Mier Travel Guide Sections
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