Torreón is located in the state of Coahuila in northern Mexico. Its thriving industry and commerce has earned it the nickname of “The City of Great Endeavors.?? The city is home to the world's largest silver refinery and dairy region, Latin America's largest zinc refinery, and many other factories that produce textiles, electronic components and automobile parts. Torreón is the site of many visitor attractions, including the Historic Downtown area, Cristo de las Noas sculpture, Canal de la Perla underground walkway, Alameda Zaragoza public square, Bosque Urbano park, and many museums such as the Museo Arocena, which features collections of artwork and historical artifacts.Natural beauty also abounds in and around the city, including noteworthy spots such as the Mapimí Silent Zone, the suspended Ojuela bridge, and the Bilbao sand dunes.