General Cepeda Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Coahuila, Mexico
About General Cepeda
The town was established duringMexico's colonial heydayin 1575. Originally namedSan Francisco de los Patos, the settlement consisted largely of a hacienda owned by Francisco de Urdiñola. It was renamedGeneral Cepedain 1892 in honor of former Coahuila state governor and army general, Victoriano Cepeda. Cepeda distinguished himself in battles against the French army during the Second French Incursion. It's a small town of about 4400 residents (2010) with a quiet small-town vibe. The town is designated as one of Mexico'sPueblos Mágicos. This area of Coahuila is mountainous and fairly dry (though not desert). There's not really a "rainy season" in General Cepeda, but when the town does get rain, it's likely to be in the summer months. The mountains that fill the skyline are referred to as theS
Top Attractions in General Cepeda
Explore the best things to see and do in General Cepeda:
- ★Narigua
- ★Parque Paleontologíca Las Canteras
Where to Eat in General Cepeda
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chacho
- 🍴Josefina's
- 🍴Los Portales
Where to Stay in General Cepeda
- 🏨Hotel Salvador
- 🏨Santa Rosa
General Cepeda Travel Guide Sections
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