Parás is a rural municipal town in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, founded on February 17, 1851.

Prior to the settlement the land was Gualeno Indian Tribe Territory and left many artifact the biggest being Piedras Pintas just a few miles northwest of the town.

The town is small in size but it has many smaller settlements and ranches under municipality jurisdiction.

The population is not large at all due to the number of people who fleeted throughout the years to the U.S. seeking employment.

Then at night the day comes to an end with a dance at the Club Femenil in front of the town's plaza with live music Norteno bands like Los Rancheritos del Topo Chico or an Orchestra band like JLB y Cia.