Monclova is a city in the northern state of Coahuila The city stands out for the highest production of steel in Mexico, that is why it is known as the capital of steel. In 1942 Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA) the steel factory, was founded.It instigated the great industrial development of Monclova.

Tourist Offices
There tourist information office is on Blvd Harold Pape.

Sightseeing
Meteorological Observatory is the largest in the state and is capable of magnifying the brightness of any star up to 3,000 times. Controlled by a computer, it integrates a sophisticated video system that projects live images of the sun, the moon, and the planets. Xochipilli Park I and II is more than 20 hectares of land intended for relaxation and recreational activities. Few places in the country have a natural complex of this size. Its complete facilities include large sports and cultural spaces surrounded by green areas, lakes, rivers, fountains, and waterfalls.

Getting there
There are regular buses from Ciudad Acuña, Monterrey, Torreón, Piedras Negras, Saltillo and Nuevo Laredo, as well as from Mexico City.