This article is about the city in Mexico. For other uses, see Candela (disambiguation).
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| Country | Mexico |
| State | Coahuila |
| Municipality | Candela |
| Founded | 1690 (Alonso de León) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Macedonio Lopez Perez |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,672 |
| • Demonym | Candelense |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Postal code | 25701 |
| Area code(s) | 873 |
| Website | www.coahuila.gob.mx/gobierno/conoce/acercade/municipios/candela.htm http://candelacoah.webcindario.com |
Candela is a city in the central region (Región Centro) of the northern Mexican state of Coahuila, at 100° 39' 43" West, 26° 50' 25" North. It is the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Candela. There were 1,669 inhabitants in 2000. In 2011, according to Wolfram Alpha, it had a population of 1,672.
It was founded in 1690 by General Alonso de León as a mission called San Bernardino de la Candela.
Candela attracts people with its aquatic parks. There are three aquatic recreational areas in Candela, Los Carrisitos, Las Lajitas and El Ojo de Agua.
Los Carrisitos is made up of pools that are filled with clean mountain water. It is also a great place to go in a picnic or on a carne asada.
Las Lajitas is part of the Candela river which leads downstream to the town. It is notable for the shape of its rocks, hence the name "Las Lajitas".
El Ojo de Agua is a spring of thermoheated waters. You can enjoy a skin renewal bath there.