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Piedras Negras, México

Piedras Negras is a city and seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Coahuila. S.

Type City

Why go

  • City in the Mexican state of Coahuila.
  • Served by Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).

History

Piedras Negras is a city and seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Coahuila. It stands at the northeastern edge of Coahuila on the Mexico–United States border, across the Rio Grande from Eagle Pass in the U.S. state of Texas.

Airports

Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) 5.3 km to the centre
Piedras Negras, COA, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Aeromar, AeroMéxico) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Mexico City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Aeromar VW (CRJ, ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • AeroMéxico AM (CRJ) · 1 route: Mexico City

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Maverick County Memorial International Airport (EGP) 21 km to the centre
Eagle Pass, TX, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rancho El Porvenir Airport 40 km to the centre
Zaragoza, COA, MX
Outdoor
Hacienda Cuajomulco Airport 49 km to the centre
Morelos, COA, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PDS has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Mexico City).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Piedras Negras, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

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