"Monclova- Riches in the Midst of Poverty." Monclova by HAWLEYJ

Monclova Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 44 photos

The kids- Mexico's greatest resource. - Monclova

Missions Trip 2003

I have traveled the world, but this was my first missions trip. How can I describe the differences? Traveling can change your perspective and open your eyes, but working with a local, loving church to reach others with God's love has changed my life. I will forever be grateful to God for the relationships I made and my time in Monclova. If you're interested in going, doveinternational.org is the ministry that organized our trip. I highly recommend them. They do a great job working with the local churches, and we even got to stay in peoples' homes!

Lay of the Land

Monclova is nestled high in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Mexican state of Coahuilla.

Open-Air Services

Rachel helps the local pastor.

Part of our helping the local church- Rosa de Saron- was assisting them in open-air services we would hold every chance we could. They would sometimes be in parks, sometimes in football fields (soccer, for us Americans), and sometimes, like this one, in peoples' front yards!

Come along with me as I take you underground in one of the richest (although poor!) cities on earth!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Warm, loving people. True opportunities for life lessons.
Cons:Heat, poverty, cockroaches, garbage.
In a nutshell:The people make the city great!

Last visit to Monclova: Apr 2003
Intro Updated Apr 29, 2003
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Dana and the "t.p." stick. (Don't forget!) - Monclova

TOILET PAPER!!!! What to Pack (1)

Pack for HEAT! I didn't see a drop of rain the entire time. Don't bring too expensive of anything unless you plan on... more travel advice

Laid Back! Local Customs (1)

The lifestyle here is quite a bit different than in America. As with most places, it is generally much more laid back.... more travel advice

The KIDS!! Favorites (1)

Meeting the kids! Mexico is 50% populated by kids under 16! Do whatever it takes, become a clown, hang out, play... more travel advice

An open-air, tasty restaurant downtown! - Monclova

An open-air, tasty restaurant downtown! Restaurants (1)

The open-air feel combined with the unique dishes (bone marrow, for example) make this an interesting stop. They also... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Rosa De Saron Church!
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keeweechic Sep 27, 2003 at 4:04 PM Report Abuse

Jonathon must have been a great kid, and hard to leave. I have no problem eating like a Mexican:-) You have to love that laid back no stress lifestyle. Good tip on the TP:-) Sounds a wonderful trip.
Peace May 14, 2003 at 1:00 PM Report Abuse

Great pics!