Monterrey
Ranking as one of Mexico’s most important cities, Monterrey is a modern and industrial mecca that contrasts colonial buildings with contemporary architecture. It is known as the “Sultan of the North” and is the state capital of Nuevo Leon with an average temperature or 23º C (73º F) year round. Monterrey is surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains which are a huge backdrop to the city and an important part of this city’s skyline.
While a large majority of the tourists that travel to Monterrey travel on business, Monterrey offers an endless amount of tourist attractions. The Palacio del Obispado, the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Contemporary Art Museum), Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey (Metropolitan Cathedral of our Lady of Monterrey) are just a few of the most important points of interest within the city
On the outskirts of Monterrey city one can enjoy nature, ecotourism and adventure tourism at its best. At Cascada Cola de Caballo
Monterrey’s close proximity to the United States and its importance as a business center has made it an excellent place for shopping. Modern malls make it convenient to get the latest in fashion and the many restaurants in the area provide a taste for regional cuisine.
Whether you’re travelling to Monterrey on business, or travelling for vacation purposes, there are many things to see and do within the city and on its beautiful mountainous outskirts.
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of Monterrey. The Macro Plaza which is at the heart of Monterrey is one of the largest public squares in the world where you’ll see gardens and massive municipal and religious monuments. At this plaza, you are conveniently located close to several interesting museums that house valuable exhibits of the city’s 400 year history.
National Park (Horse Tail Falls) you can take a horse ride around the beautiful waterfalls within the scenic park. Cumbres de Monterrey National Park is one of the nation’s largest parks and consists of the Chipinque Ecological Park, the Cañon de la Huasteca (Huasteca Canyon) and the Cerro de la Silla. All are excellent locations for camping, hiking, nature walks, rappelling and much more.