Experience in Torreon, Mexico by Astrid

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What is it like to live in Torreon? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Torreon is very little, it started as a little ranch and it has been growing for more than a hundred years. It has a lot of history and places to visit even though it's very little.

As all of the other cities in the world, Torreon has pretty places and not so pretty places, but it's easy to find someone that is willing to help you and give you a little tour to let you know where to go. People in Torreon can be very warm and caring specially with tourists.

What is the student lifestyle like in Torreon?

The student lifestyle has been changing a lot in the past years. There are a lot of universities to study, a lot of departments and the best thing is that it's not so far away because Torreon is very little. There are a lot of night clubs to go to.

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How much does it cost to live in Torreon?

I haven't been in many places but comparing to the other cities I've been Torreon is not very expensive. There are a lot of cheap places to go and to eat.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Torreon? Is there any advice you can give?

There are a lot of places to live in Torreon; my advise is to come to look because not all of them are announced on the Internet.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The north of Mexico is well known for its meat. And the meat of Torreon is not the exception. The barbacoa tacos are delicious.

The gorditas are also delicious and you can order them of a lot of things.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Torreon?

Casa del cerro, Cristo de las Noas, Dunas de Bilbao, museum of the revolution, Plaza Mayor, theatre Isauro Martinez, theatre Nazas. There is also the Canal de la Perla and you can also go to the Nazas river to enjoy fishing and camping.

If you are a soccer fan you can visit the TSM Stadium which is the house of the team of Torreon: Santos Laguna, and it's also considered one of the best stadiums in the whole Mexican Republic.

Is it good to eat out in Torreon? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

My favorite spots are Los Farolitos, Los Encomenderos, tacos La Joya, tacos Rigos, Heroes, Las Alitas, Costeñito. There are also Chilis, Tony Romas, Italiannis, Bistro Garden, Subway, Little Ceasars, Pampas do Brazil...

Is the nightlife good in Torreon? Where is good to go?

There are a lot of night clubs to go to like, Privé, Harris, Jnx, Mostacho, Ritter, Clasico, Rock blv, La Loteria, etc.

There are also new bars opening in Colon street.

What advice would you give future students heading to Torreon?

To try to talk to someone who lives or who has been in Torreon before. Its not very big but there are a lot of places to go to.

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