San Fernando
Mexico · Estado de TamaulipasMX
Mass murder in San Fernando
The 2011 San Fernando massacre, also known as the second massacre of San Fernando, was the mass murder of 193 people by Los Zetas drug cartel at La Joya ranch in the municipality of San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, in March 2011. Authorities investigating the massacre reported numerous hijackings of passenger buses on Mexican Federal Highway 101 in San Fernando, and the kidnapped victims were later killed and buried in 47 clandestine mass graves. The investigations began immediately after several suitcases and other baggage went unclaimed in Reynosa and Matamoros, Tamaulipas. On 6 April 2011, Mexican authorities exhumed 59 corpses from eight mass graves. By 7 June 2011, after a series of multiple excavations, a total of 193 bodies were exhumed from mass graves in San Fernando.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 29,665
- Coordinates
- 24.847, -98.148
- Timezone
- America/Monterrey
- Elevation
- 42 m
Overview of San Fernando
San Fernando — a small town in Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 29,665 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around culture and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in San Fernando
Culture in San Fernando
(1)Under culture, San Fernando is tagged with Cemeteries. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Fernando.
Getting there & around
San Fernando rewards a slow approach — a hub in Estado de Tamaulipas, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Monterrey on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near San Fernando that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Fernando known for?
- Travellers associate San Fernando with culture. It sits in Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico and counts about 29,665 residents.
- What can you do in San Fernando?
- San Fernando is tagged with Cemeteries, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is San Fernando located?
- San Fernando belongs to Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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