Matehuala is the only major town along the highway that links Saltillo, around 260km to the north, and San Luis Potosí, around 200km south. Between the two runs the Hwy-57.

After the long road San Luis Potosi - Matehuala, a few curves and semi-desert landscapes of palms and cacti garambullos, and hillocks on the horizon, the iconic Cerro del Fraile and a huge dome in the plain to announce the arrival Matehuala; arches are the gateway to the city, perhaps without being the main destination for these holidays, itself constitutes a starting point for exploring other parts of the Altiplano Potosi.

A good choice to soothe hunger is going to eat cakes Sevillanas, accompanied the delicious dessert of custard or traditional "glories". Then you wonder what there is to see or visit in "the capital of the Highlands." You're downtown and you just go by instinct to realize that Matehuala is a picturesque town, because most of its colonial architecture was demolished or converted into shops; for some, the city is a center of commerce and dynamic supply. Arista market, selling products and regional sweets; in the saddlery, crafts typical of -cintos skin and boots are sold at attractive prices so that you do not let the opportunity.

A typically lively northern commercial town, Matehuala holds interest happen to coincide with the Fiesta de Cristo de Matehuala ( Jan 6–15), ten days of religious ceremonies, dancing, fireworks and general celebrations. Handicrafts and gastronomy: Leather and regional candies, flowers of paper and fabric, cages of reed, objects ixtle, sombrerías and cordage. Dishes: Roast wedding, abuches prepared, hash, and goat cheese tamales. Drinks: mezcal and pulque. Sweets: caramel, peach jam, custard, toffees, wafer, glories, cheese mesquite tuna and cheese. Many of these products are manufactured and distributed across the country by the traditional candy factory Sevillanas (matehualense company), which also made sausages.

This temple, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is an unfinished replica of the temple of San Jose, Lyon, France; and although this is not accurate, what impresses you with its spacious interior.

A few blocks south is the Plaza de Armas, a quiet leafy place, where locals gather to chat or just to expect that lower the heat. There are a few around outdoor cafes, where you can admire two of the best examples of ancient local architecture: the House of Portals and the sober facade of the church of Santiago. If you walk around here in late May, surely you see much activity in streets, squares and theaters: the era of the Desert Festival, the oldest of its kind in the state of San Luis Potosi; the billboard is very varied, and share offices with other populations of the Altiplano. This festival includes two different programs, child and general, covering all artistic disciplines.

Historical monuments:

Church of the Immaculate Conception. It has the same architectural style of Saint Joseph des Brotteaux, in Lyon, France; its construction began in 1898 and not yet concluded.

Church of San Salvador. The oldest in the city, dating from the eighteenth century.

Exhacienda Los Patos.

Casa de Juarez.

Casa Hidalgo.

Bullring Santiago J. Vivanco.

Casa de los Portales.

Ruins of what was the Fundidora Asarco American Smelting and Refining Co.

Celebrations, dances and traditions:

The Immaculate Conception festival. From November 29 to December 8.

The Lord of Matehuala Festival. From December 28 to January 6.

Regional Fair of Matehuala. December 26 to January 10

Fiesta San Antonio. June 13.

Commemoration of the foundation of Matehuala. From 8 to 16 July.

Traditional holiday of Kings. From 1 to January 6, traditional holiday of Kings.

Charamusca Fair. Good Friday each year at the Vicente Guerrero park (popularly known as "the people").

Vicente Guerrero Park, better known as "The Village" was so dubbed because, in earlier times, was part of the city center and people from nearby villages used to use the term "going to the people" when they went shopping or an issue to the center of Matehuala.

Matehuala is the only major town along the highway that links Saltillo, around 260km to the north, and San Luis Potosí, around 200km south. Between the two runs the Hwy-57.