Parras de la Fuente: wine, springs and history
Home of the oldest winery in the Americas, spring-fed pools and the Santo Madero chapel. Take a Senda bus to Saltillo, the gateway to Parras.
Top things to see and do
Our pick of the places to visit in and around Parras de la Fuente:
Casa Madero
Iglesia del Santo Madero
Estanques
Historic center
Francisco I. Madero’s hometown
Feria de la Uva y el Vino
Sweets and walnuts
Other wineries
Desert landscapes
Best time
August for the wine fair; spring and autumn for mild weather
How long
1 to 2 nights
Senda to
Saltillo, then regional bus
Plan your trip to Parras de la Fuente
Senda takes you to Saltillo. Search your date, choose your seat and pay online; your e-ticket arrives by email.
Getting to Parras de la Fuente with Senda
Senda bus to Saltillo
about 107 a day from Monterrey
From 4 cities
Monterrey, Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico City
From Monterrey: about 2h 10min
fares from MX$139
How to get to Parras de la Fuente by bus
Senda buses arrive at Saltillo Central Bus Station. Departures in the next 30 days, as shown in the booking flow:
- Monterrey: about 107 buses a day, around 2h 10min, from MX$139
- Matehuala: about 5 buses a day, around 4h, from MX$334
- San Luis Potosí: about 3.8 buses a day, around 6h 40min, from MX$566
- Mexico City: about 5.4 buses a day, around 13h 05min, from MX$880
Schedules and fares change by date and season; search your date to see live times and prices.
The last stretch
From Saltillo Central Bus Station, regional buses run to Parras de la Fuente, about two and a half hours west through the desert.
Related guides
Saltillo Central Bus Station guide · Monterrey to Saltillo bus
Travel tips
Arrive at the bus station at least 30 minutes before departure with your e-ticket and an official photo ID.
Senda allows up to 2 bags of up to 25 kg each in the hold, plus a small carry-on.
About Parras de la Fuente
Spanish settlers founded Parras in 1598 around the springs of an oasis in the desert, and vines were planted almost immediately. Casa Madero, founded in 1597 as the Hacienda de San Lorenzo, is considered the oldest winery in the Americas. Parras is a Pueblo Mágico and a favorite weekend escape from Saltillo and Monterrey.