ICONS OF THE CITY

In addition to the majestic Cerro de la Silla, there are many other icons in Monterrey that you will surely want to visit for a souvenir photo. There is Juan Soriano’s impressive dove in MARCO museum, the imposing structures of the Sopladores in Parque Fundidora, the historic building of El Obispado or the Crucible on the pier of Paseo Santa Lucia.

MUSIC FESTIVALS

Monterrey has become Mexico’s music capital, and this is mainly due to its music festivals such as Pa’l Norte, Machaca Fest, Live Out, Cabuland, Hellow Festival, WiSH Outdoor and Nortex, where great national and international artists and genres are presented as varied as urban, rock, hip hop, pop, electronic and Texan, among others.

CITY TOUR

For those who are visiting Monterrey, a downtown tour is a must. We recommend starting at the Government Palace, and then heading to the Mexican History Museum, located in an area where you will also find magnificent monuments, such as La Lagartera by the master Francisco Toledo. Before getting on the boat of the Paseo Santa Lucía that will take you to Parque Fundidora, learn more about the origin of our much loved regional sweets at the Museo del Dulce.

SPORTING EMOTION

Monterrey has great sports teams, which have been champions in various tournaments, and the best fans in Mexico. In soccer, there are the Tigers and Rayados teams, male and female. In baseball, we have the Sultanes. And in basketball, we have Fuerza Regia. In addition, our sports venues have first-class facilities, where you can experience an excellent atmosphere.

CULTURE

Monterrey is a destination with outstanding museums such as MARCO, Mexican History Museum, MUNE, Horno 3, Papalote Children’s Museum and Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame, and with important events that promote culture among locals and visitors, such as the Santa Lucia International Festival, with free presentations of national and world-class artists.

LOCAL GASTRONOMY

Monterrey is recognized for its variety of restaurants of renowned chefs, with exquisite regional, international and fusion specialties, and a very original mixology. Monterrey produces award-winning craft beers with a variety of brands and types. Recommended dishes: Grilled kid-goat (Cabrito), Dried meat with scrambled eggs (Machacado con huevo), Pork roast (Asado de Puerco) and Grilled Steaks (Carnita Asada).

EXTRAORDINARY CAVES

In the state there are two famous caves, one in the nearby municipality of Garcia, and the other one in the Magic Town of Bustamante. The Garcia Caves, discovered in 1843 and more than 60 million years old, can be reached by cable car. The Grottos of El Palmito or Bustamante are the only ones in the country with 100% accessibility for people with motor disabilities.

PUEBLOS MÁGICOS (MAGIC VILLAGES)

Our villages of Santiago, Linares and Bustamante are magic because they treasure all the charm of the beautiful land, costumes, gastronomy, hospitality in the north. In Santiago you will see the beautiful Cascada Cola de Caballo, in Bustamante the exquisit bread is prepared in a Wood burning oven and in Linares you can get the delicious “glorias” burnt milk with pecans. Stay for a few more days and enjoy this great state.

EXTREME ADVENTURES

For those who love nature and adrenaline, Monterrey offers an endless number of activities. There is Matacanes in Santiago, the best canyoning route in Mexico; the Ruta Vértigo in the Huasteca, a via ferrata at more than 700 meters high; and the highest bungee in the country in Cola de Caballo, just to mention a few. All are operated by certified professionals who will guarantee your fun and maximum safety.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

The little ones at home will live unforgettable moments in our parks, with numerous attractions and entertaining shows. Among the main ones are Sesame Street Park, with 3 fun areas: Villasesamo, Aquamundo and Adventure Island; Magic Forest, with incredible children’s, family and extreme rides, and Star Biopark, with its Serengeti Safari where you can see more than 800 animals in freedom.

MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT

In Nuevo León the taste and passion for golf have been growing in recent years, and more and more people have taken up the practice of this sport. Most of the courses in the state have first class facilities, designed by internationally recognized experts.

TOUR BUS

The first inclusive tourist bus in Nuevo Leon, adapted for people with motor and hearing disabilities, visits the best tourist sites and shopping areas. The tour begins at Fundidora Park, and then continues through the Historic Center of Monterrey and Zona Valle in San Pedro Garza Garcia. There are several official stops, MARCO museum, BBVA stadium (Rayados), Plaza Fiesta San Agustín, Pabellón M, where visitors can get off the unit for about five minutes, or if they prefer, they can stay and tour the area and wait for the next unit to continue the tour

MATACANES

The Matacanes Canyon is one of the most spectacular in Mexico. It is located very close to Monterrey, in the municipality of Santiago, Nuevo Leon. Its natural beauty is impressive, since it has beautiful caves and enormous turquoise water wells. The tour includes waterfalls, ranging from 4 to 12 meters high. Live this great experience through beautiful natural routes, rappelling and swimming in fresh lagoons. This tour is available from March to September, and is operated by certified guides.

MACHACADO TOUR

There is no better way to get to know a destination than through its gastronomy, that is why, in this tour, full of flavors and traditions, you will be able to have a typical breakfast in Nuevo Leon, trying one of the most representative dishes of the northern zone of Mexico, which combines dried meat with scramble eggs, accompanied by gorditas, corn and flour tortillas, which you will be able to enjoy with a natural orange juice, coming from the Citrus Region of the state. This tour includes a visit to Allende’s Beekeeper, where you will be offered a talk on the importance of bees in our lives and where you will be able to taste honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly

THE MAGIC OF BUSTAMANTE

Towards the northeast of Nuevo Leon, between the Sierra de Gomas and the Sierra Morena, is the picturesque municipality of Bustamante, declared a Magic Village, full of traditions left by the Tlaxcalan Indians, which are now part of their culture. We will start by getting to know the manufacture of mezcal by hand, where you will also have the opportunity to taste it. Afterwards, we will stop at the historical center, where the Church of the Lord of Tlaxcala is located, as well as the Museum of Bustamante, to learn about its history. You will also visit the famous Grottos of Bustamante, where you will take a tour inside to admire the different formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Finally, visiting a traditional bakery, with artisan-made bread, the most representative of our state.

VERTIGO ROUTE

The Vertigo Route is the name of the via ferrata, in which you can climb the highest mountains in the La Huasteca Ecological Park, and rise to over seven hundred meters above sea level. The adventure begins by walking for about thirty minutes until you reach the top of the Pico de la Independencia. Then, you will ascend a vertical wall that has a special installation to offer you security, you will cross a hanging bridge and you will activate the two zip lines and three rappels that are along the route. The duration of this first level via ferrata is seven hours and is the only one in Mexico.

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