Nueva Rosita

Overview

Nueva Rosita is a city located in northeastern Mexico. It is situated 1,410 feet (430 m) above sea level, on the Sabinas River, 100 km south of the border with the United States

Coal mining led to the development of the city, and since the 1930s it has become a prominent industrial centre.

Historical monumnent in town inculde the Panteón Municipal of the XIX century; the Iglesia San Juan (XIX) the Ignacio Zaragoza school (XX)and the former Presidencia Municipal (XIX).

El templo de San Juan, built in the XIX century is a nice example of local architecture, the La Mansión plant is also worth a look,

There is a museum dedicated to regional history and culture.

The city celebrates its founding in May, in August there is an industrial exposition.

The Los Sabinitos Park is a good place to go for hiking, along the Sabinas river you also find the parcs of Los Gritos and San Antonio.

History