Things to do in Parras
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Casa Madero
The first winery in the Americas was established at Parras in 1597, a year before the town itself sprang up. Now called Casa Madero, it’s 7km north of the center, in San Lorenzo on the road to the main highway. It’s now an industrial-sized operation exporting vino all over the world. Free half-hour tours take you past winemaking equipment old and new. You can buy quality wine and brandy on-site too. From near the main plaza in Parras, catch regular buses (M$20) that pass the winery, just tell your driver where you want off. Or take a taxi (M$90).
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Museo de los Monos
The Museo de los Monos is the bizarre dream of José Cruz Hernández, who has created a low-budget wax museum of sorts with not even remotely lifelike statues of his ‘amigos, ’ including Freddy Krueger, Barack Obama and Favio Alejo, the Univision reporter who came for a look. It’s so bad that it’s good.
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Iglesia del Santo Madero
The church perched precariously on the rocky outcrop on the south edge of town is Iglesia del Santo Madero. Locals insist the hill is an extinct volcano: geologists say it isn’t. It’s a short steep climb, but the expansive views are more than worth it.
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El Vesubio
El Vesubio, founded in 1891, is a much more quaint operation than Casa Madero. You’ll find just a few dozen wooden wine barrels and a little shop in front of the family home.
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La Casona
If you want superb carne asada (roasted meat; M$85), go to this central restaurant. The trappings are simple, the portions are large, and the meat is roasted in front of your eyes.
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Estanque La Luz
Estanque La Luz is the cleanest estanque (large pools where spring water is stored) and is on the way to Iglesias del Santo Madero.
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Restaurant-Bar La Noria
This hospitable hotel-restaurant has a courtyard with tables and makes a good choice for breakfast, steaks or seafood. Service is superb.
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