Parras
About 3 hr by car from Monterrey
Home of the oldest winery in the Americas, Casa Madero, founded in 1597.
Why locals go
The wine weekend in the desert.
Visiting Monterrey?
At 3 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Monterrey for your flight home.
What to book
- Casa Madero winery tour
- Historic town walk
- Grape harvest festival
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Vineyard hacienda stay
- Tasting at sunset
With friends
- Winery tour with tastings
- Swim in the town's spring-fed pools
When to go
Year-round, harvest festival in August.