Go to the northeast region of the country and discover, on the border of Tamaulipas with the United States, this Magic Town where history, architecture and gastronomy come together.
Wed: Historical relevance and quality crafts
Located north of Tamaulipas, its historical relevance, in addition to its natural attractions -such as the huge dams where you can fish-, endow Mier with great strength and beauty. This Magic Town is located 154 kilometers northeast of Monterrey and is worth visiting for its important buildings, its stitching and embroidery, and for its tasty bakery.
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Mier was founded in 1753 and at first it was called Paso del Cántaro, then Estancia de Mier. During the nineteenth century, steamboats reached Mier when the Rio Grande carried a lot of water, making it the most interesting town in the region. Today it has about 7,000 inhabitants.
Typical
The clays of the region are varied, as they produce clay of up to seven colors; hence the town's pottery vocation is not surprising. The artisans of the region make everything from pots, pots and trays to small decorative pieces, all produced in small local workshops, with pre-Hispanic styles and different colors.
Sewing and embroidery are from Mier's iconic craft activities, so you'll find dozens of shops dedicated to it. Here beautiful embroidery designs are made with beads, beads and glass stones. Her wedding dresses are famous and people come from all over the Mexican Republic to buy them. Dresses are also manufactured for special occasions such as coronations, fifteen years, communions, and so on. Another of the typical crafts are the hand-embroidered woolen bedspreads.
Main Square
Here is the Parish of the Immaculate Conception, a sandstone temple dating from the late 18th century. It has had several architectural interventions and, although its New Spanish appearance stands out, if enough attention is paid you can see the different moments of its construction, such as the disparity of its three towers, since the highest was added until the 19th century. On its façade there is an intriguing set of reliefs, such as the Franciscan insignia or the image of a pelican, alluding to Jesus Christ.
Casa de las Columnas or Town Hall Building
On the other side of the square is this building that has been a town hall, prison and Masonic temple at different times since its construction in the 19th century. Its name comes from the six arches that it boasts on its façade, although its thick, undulating and molded cornice also draws attention.
Chapel of San Juan Bautista
It is a small temple that was built in 1835 and is located a few blocks south of the plaza. It is covered with light brown stone and has a two-section bell tower, elements that make it very distinctive.
House of Texans
It is also known as "Pinto Beans", since it was with beans that the execution of some prisoners was raffled during the war of 1842. It is emblematic for its role in the war against Texas.
The three rivers: the Bravo, the Alamo and the San Juan, which fill the surroundings of Mier with life. Each one has its own dam, where you can practice sport fishing. The Falcón dam (from the Rio Grande) hides some ruins that can be seen when the water level decreases.
Mier is the oldest town on the border, the protagonist of the expansion of Texas and the war against the United States in the 19th century.
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