Ciudad Valles
Encyclopedia
Ciudad Valles is the second-largest city in the Mexican
state
of San Luis Potosí
. It is located in the eastern part of the state at 21°59′00"N 99°1′0"W. The city is also the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality
of the same name. The city had a 2005 census population of 116,261, while the municipality's population was 156,859. The municipality has an area of 2396.5 km² (925.3 sq mi).
It is warm.
or Interamerican Highway built in the 1930s represents Ciudad Valles' most vital corridor. The Highway leads north to Nuevo Laredo
via Monterrey
, and to the south to Mexico City
.
Ciudad Valles connects San Luis Potosi
with Tampico
. Both cities are politically and economically interrelated with Ciudad Valles.
Some of Ciudad Valles attractions include:
These waterfalls are located 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from Ciudad Valles and are part of Tampaon river, best known as Micos River. This name was given due to the abundance of spider monkeys that inhabited this area.
This river goes down noisily through a large series of falls with a vertiginous acceleration. Rafting through the rapids of this river is a popular activity. At the top of the waterfall there is a scenic viewpoint.
There is nearby lodging such as hotels, motels and trailer park areas.
Tamasopo waterfalls are nearby, a group of three waterfalls that form a 20-meter (65-foot) waterfall that falls violently into a 5 meter deep well, in whose banks there are nice beaches appropriate for children. It is an ideal place for camping.
These two indigenous groups nowadays still preserve their languages, dress and customs from their ancestors. When going down from their communities towards the "tianguis" (street market) every Sunday, women wear their quetzquemaletls (v.-shaped ponchos) that they knit and embroider themselves. An interesting thing is to listen how the languages spoken here mix Nahualt, Huasteco and Spanish.
It is advisable to visit the Temple of San Miguel de Arcangel, which you will reach by going up 149 steps. From its atrium you will see the town located in a narrow ravine, where streets and alleys have taken the capricious shape of the land.
Mexico
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state
States of Mexico
The United Mexican States is a federal republic formed by 32 federal entities .According to the Constitution of 1917, the states of the federation are free and sovereign. Each state has their own congress and constitution, while the Federal District has only limited autonomy with a local Congress...
of San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí officially Estado Libre y Soberano de San Luis Potosí is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is San Luis Potosí....
. It is located in the eastern part of the state at 21°59′00"N 99°1′0"W. The city is also the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality
Municipalities of Mexico
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of the same name. The city had a 2005 census population of 116,261, while the municipality's population was 156,859. The municipality has an area of 2396.5 km² (925.3 sq mi).
Government
Ciudad Valles is a municipality governed by a democratically elected Presidente Municipal (Municipal President) or Mayor for a period of 3 years with right to reelection.Climate
Ciudad Valles has a humid tropical climate. During the summer summer from April to October, Ciudad Valles experiences high temperatures from 45°C (113°F) and up to 54°C (130°F) along with a consistent humidity. In the winter Ciudad Valles has mild temperatures; few times a year the thermometer registers less than 10°C (50°F).It is warm.
Transportation
The Pan-American HighwayPan-American Highway
The Pan-American Highway is a network of roads measuring about in total length. Except for an rainforest break, called the Darién Gap, the road links the mainland nations of the Americas in a connected highway system. According to Guinness World Records, the Pan-American Highway is the world's...
or Interamerican Highway built in the 1930s represents Ciudad Valles' most vital corridor. The Highway leads north to Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The city lies on the banks of the Río Grande, across from the United States city of Laredo, Texas. The 2010 census population of the city was 373,725. Nuevo Laredo is part of the Laredo-Nuevo...
via Monterrey
Monterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, and to the south to Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
.
Ciudad Valles connects San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí officially Estado Libre y Soberano de San Luis Potosí is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is San Luis Potosí....
with Tampico
Tampico
Tampico is a city and port in the state of Tamaulipas, in the country of Mexico. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, directly north across the border from Veracruz. Tampico is the third largest city in Tamaulipas, and counts with a population of 309,003. The Metropolitan area of...
. Both cities are politically and economically interrelated with Ciudad Valles.
Tourism in Ciudad Valles
Ciudad Valles is one of Mexico's favourite destinations for people searching for exotic natural beauties or adrenaline and adventure.Some of Ciudad Valles attractions include:
Micos waterfall
These waterfalls are famous due to their steep falls in the middle of hills surrounded by vegetation, which offer a harmonious landscape.These waterfalls are located 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from Ciudad Valles and are part of Tampaon river, best known as Micos River. This name was given due to the abundance of spider monkeys that inhabited this area.
This river goes down noisily through a large series of falls with a vertiginous acceleration. Rafting through the rapids of this river is a popular activity. At the top of the waterfall there is a scenic viewpoint.
There is nearby lodging such as hotels, motels and trailer park areas.
Tamasopo
Another destination for adventure tourism for the Verastegui Sierra, where the marvelous spectacle of the Espinazo del Diablo (Backbone of the Devil) and its ravines which are up to 300 meters deep (985 feet) can be seen. In this place, access is difficult due to the rough terrain.Tamasopo waterfalls are nearby, a group of three waterfalls that form a 20-meter (65-foot) waterfall that falls violently into a 5 meter deep well, in whose banks there are nice beaches appropriate for children. It is an ideal place for camping.
Tamul waterfall
From the town of Tanchanchin, the Tamul Waterfall is about two hours by boat. With a 105-meter (344-foot) drop, it is the highest waterfall in the state of San Luis Potosi and one of the most beautiful in Mexico, for its height and its famously crystalline torquoise water. Formed by the waters of the Gallinas River at its confluence with the Tampaon, Tamul Falls cascade into the Tampaon River. Twenty five miles downstream from the falls, as the crow flies, the Tampaon meanders past the ancient pyramid site of Tamtoc. Archaeologists believe that Tamtoc is the northernmost pre-Columbian city with pyramids in Mexico, and some speculate that it could be the place of origin of the Aztecs from which they launched their migration to the Valley of Mexico. The Tamul Falls to Tamtoc region is a seven hour drive south from McAllen or Brownsville, Texas, making it the most vehicle-accessible ancient Mexican city from the United States. The best time to visit the waterfall is during the low water season from July to October, when it is easily accessible.Tancanhuitz de Santos
This town is located 65 kilometres (40.4 mi) from Ciudad Valles. It is a place truly full of vegetation that creates beautiful landscapes. The Huehuetlan Sierra creek is located here, which is a natural frontier that divides the huastecas to the south and the nahuatlacos Indians.These two indigenous groups nowadays still preserve their languages, dress and customs from their ancestors. When going down from their communities towards the "tianguis" (street market) every Sunday, women wear their quetzquemaletls (v.-shaped ponchos) that they knit and embroider themselves. An interesting thing is to listen how the languages spoken here mix Nahualt, Huasteco and Spanish.
It is advisable to visit the Temple of San Miguel de Arcangel, which you will reach by going up 149 steps. From its atrium you will see the town located in a narrow ravine, where streets and alleys have taken the capricious shape of the land.
External links
- Municipio de Ciudad Valles Official website