Founded in 1577, Saltillo takes pride in its Spanish Colonial architecture, famous tile and serape blankets.

This city of over 700,000 people also boasts a growing heavy industrial base. The Wall Street Journal has called the area a "mini-Detroit."

Partnership Outcomes:

• A Saltillo landing pad office for Austin businesses interested in Mexican markets.
• Exchanges between Austin Community College and University Tecnológia de Coahuila.
• Saltillo artwork in the People’s Gallery.
• The dedication of Plaza Saltillo.

Additional Information:

Please contact Alicia Perez-Hodge for more information about the Austin-Saltillo sister city relationship.

See the complete list of Austin's sister cities at the Sister and Friendship Cities Program main page.