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Acuna Mexico or Ciudad Acuña, also known simply as Acuña, is a city located in the Mexican state of Coahuila.( Map coordinates of a 29°19?9?N 100°56?3?W / 29.31917°N 100.93417°W) Acuna Mexico is right on the Rio Grande and marks the U.S.-Mexico border. It offers two border crossings, one Lake Amistad Dam International Crossing and the other Del Río-Ciudad Acuña International Bridge . The closest city of Del Rio is in the U.S. state of Texas.
Acuna Mexico, with its hospitality and friendly environment, stands out as one of the best places to visit in Mexico. Argueably one of the most alive border towns, the City of Acuna offers a wide variety of attractions. Whether you are on a business or leisure trip, Acuna will make an impression on you.
Acuna Mexico is noted for its diversity and manufacturing industry. Recently Acuna has taken on a new vitality. This is thanks, in part, to the development of new business projects and various new businesses that have chosen Acuna Mexico as their main headquarters. With a good service infrastructure, Acuna will continue to cater to the needs of the business or leisure travelers.
Acuna offers a plethora of restaurants that cater to real Mexican cuisine; has a nice variety of shopping including shops dedicated to the local artisian; and ample night life.
Because of the beautiful landscapes Acuna has to offer, it is known world-wide for its contribution to cinematography, by hosting the filming of several successful movies. The 1992 cult motion picture El Mariachi, Robert Rodriguez's film that tells the story of an out of work musician traveling through Mexico; Death Proof, a film about two women being stalked by scarred stunt men directed by Que Laura Esquival Laura Esquival Laura Esquivalntin Tarantino; and another Tarantino film Kill Bill II, about a woman avenging her almost death; Like Water for Chocolate based on Laura Esquival novel, is about a young woman who finds out her cooking skills have magical powers; and No Country for Old Men, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, is a story about a man caring $2,000,000 in a suitcase being pursued by a group of men.
And Acuna's contribution to culture is not just limited to back drops for the film industry. There are several songs that Acuña is referenced such as ZZ Top's "Mexican Blackbird" The song tells the story of a few men from Texas crossing the border to visit a hooker in Acuña. And "Blame It on Mexico" a song performed by country star George Strait, tells about a night in Acuna Mexico. Acuña is the setting for the Robert Earl Keen song, "A Border Tragedy."
So if you are intrigued at all by any or all this facts you just read, and are planning a vacation or a quick weekend getaway to one of the Mexican border towns, give Acuna a shot. You'll be surprised by how this city combines a kind of eco-tourism with a Southern Texas college-like ambience. Party, enjoy, and don't forget to have a margarita or two.