Outside of the city you can find more interesting places
Grottos de García (like Caverns): they are at about 40 km. from the city of Monterrey, in the municipality of Garza García. You are arrive to... more
Waterfall Cola de Caballo
Buses leave at the central bus station and go about an hour, then a mini bus will take you up to waterfall. To get in without paying the fee walk up the street a bit and take... more
Bioparque Estrella (Star Biopark) is an atractive free zoo, where people can see african spices in this huge park. Many others activities let to know regional flora and fauna. It is 40 Km south of... more
Mercado de abastos is a site in which one can find the "couleur locale" of Monterrey. It is a whole sale market in private persons can make purchases as well.... more
If you are interseted to do something fun, mix with locals, I would strongly recommend going to a salsa dance club. It is a lot of fun.I had my salsa dancing... more
All around Monterrey you see these humongous housing developments going up (on your way to Grutas de Garcia, for example). There are hundreds, maybe thousands,... more
35 km to north of Monterrey is Potrero Chico, neas Hidalgo, N.L. a small village where people all over the world come to climb mountains, there are a variety of... more
Bustamante is 120 km north of Monterrey. Bustamante has one of the best north-east architecture, it is a small town where you can walk with pace and quiet... more
This dryed lagoon is 1,400 metters over the level of the sea, the views are incredible, better place to do miuntain bike, hikking or meet new people, is located... more
Parque Plaza SesamoIs a Park Theme of Sesame Street with a lot of attractions. Is great for kids, with some water games too but if you are grown up person you... more
There are many old Haciendas (1800 or older) arround Monterrey, this abandoned Hacienda del muerto (Dead´s Hacienda) and Church are in the middle of the semi... more
Cadereyta - go there on a Sunday afternoon for a bullfight. It is a city east of Monterrey of about 50,000 people. It will give you a true feeling for the... more
Linares is 120 km south of Monterrey but it is a beautyful town, here you can find the mosT popular candies in the north of Mexico called Glorias de Linares,... more
30 Km north of Monterrey is Mina, a little town where ancient petroglifos were found, old indians put in a wide area thousands of ancient codes, right in the... more
The city has an alternate form of transportation in the downtown area, with these little open air busses, which can be used to tour the downtown area, or to get... more
Monterrey is a bustling metropolis of over 3 million people, nestled in the middle of several notable mountains. We walked around downtown at night and never felt threatened. Excellent eating...
In Monterrey you can have the best of two worlds, you can enjoy the Mexican traditions and colonial architecture of its buildings and churches, altogether with world-class services and attention. If...
My husband and I were looking for an escape from our ordinary hum-drum lives when we decided to go to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. We live in Edinburg, Texas, for those of you who don't know where...
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Monday, January 10, 2005
As we made our way in on final, we passed over a neighborhood with swimming pools- not something I expected to see...
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