Asi es el “PUEBLO MÁS FRIO” de todo México 🇲🇽 🥶

Summary

The video follows a group traveling to La Rosilla, Mexico, known as the coldest town in the country, to deliver blankets. They document the freezing temperatures that dip below -20°C, forcing locals to constantly keep fires going and bundle in many blankets. The remote village has under 200 residents, mostly working in lumber. Despite the extreme cold, children enthusiastically bike and walk from surrounding areas to attend the local schools. The visitors are impressed by the community's resilience and camaraderie amidst the harsh conditions. Though small, La Rosilla is portrayed as tight-knit and cheerful.

Takeaways

• 😀 They are visiting La Rosilla, the coldest town in Mexico, to deliver blankets
• 😮 Temperatures can drop to -25°C in La Rosilla
• 😨 Pipes and hoses freeze and cars need to be thawed to start
• 😊 Despite the cold, the small town is united and welcoming
• 🥶 River water freezes into ice blocks they can walk on
• 🧑‍🏫 Kids bike/walk long distances to attend school in the cold
• 🔥 Stoves burn continuously to heat homes and cook
• ❄️ 10+ blankets are used to keep warm at night
• 🚗 It's a 12 hour drive from the nearest city to get supplies
• 👍🏼 Bartering goods is more common than using money

Q & A

What is the name and location of the coldest town in Mexico visited in the video?

The town is called La Rosilla and it is located in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains where the states of Durango, Chihuahua and Sinaloa intersect.

What was the lowest temperature recorded in La Rosilla?

The lowest temperature recorded was -25°C (-13°F).

How do the residents keep warm in the extreme cold temperatures?

They use wood burning stoves to heat their small, enclosed homes and sleep buried under many blankets. Some even sleep huddled together for warmth.

What do residents use to get their vehicles started in the freezing temperatures?

They build fires under the engine and transmission to warm the oil so the vehicle will start.

How do the residents get supplies being so remote?

They travel to the nearest towns of Guanaceví and El Vergel, each about an hour away to buy supplies.

How do residents communicate with the outside world?

They connect to the internet via an antenna at the local elementary school which provides wifi access that is shared with the community.

How far is the nearest hospital?

The nearest hospital is in Parral, approximately 4 hours away.

What form of commerce is most common in La Rosilla?

Bartering goods and services is more common than using paper money in the very remote region.

How do the school children get to school?

The school children walk, ride bikes, or motorcycles to school even in freezing temperatures and snow storms.

What is the population trend for La Rosilla?

The population is declining as economic opportunities are limited in the remote region causing people to migrate to larger cities.