Tourism
Monterrey is located in a region with attractive natural contrasts and offers a wide variety of places to spend an enjoyable time.
The downtown area is most definitely worth a visit as it harbors an important part of the history of the city in its Gran Plaza, monuments and buildings.
Center
Gran Plaza: Close to 100 acres (40 hectares) of monuments and historic buildings, the most famous of which are Monterrey Cathedral, the City Theater, the Heroes Explanade, the State Government Palace, the Government Palace Museum, the Fountain of Life and the Tower of Commerce.
The old Quarter: Brick and adobe houses, many of them dating back to the 16th century, have been restored, conserving their ancient architecture, and now serve as galleries, restaurants, bars and clubs in the cultural and social heart of Monterrey.
Santa Lucí a Walk: Built above the ancient springs known as “Ojos de Santa Lucía”, where the city was founded, this walkway has a museum and a plaza commemorating the 400th anniversary of the city of Monterrey. This area will soon be transformed into a large scale tourist attraction, thanks to an urban development project currently under way to link the Macroplaza (Gran Plaza) with Fundidora Park.
Culture
Museums with exhibitions highlight the talent of renowned artists and the architecture offers a special ambience to any event. The main museums are: The Museum of Moderns Art (MARCO), the Mexican History Museum, the Bishop’s Palace, the Alfa Planetarium and the Museum of Glass.
Shopping
There are four large malls where visitors can find all the latest fashions: Plaza Fiesta San Agustín, Galerías Monterrey, Galerías Valle Oriente and Paseo San Pedro, with the prestigious department store Palacio de Hierro. Also, boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi and Tous, all have branches in Monterrey.
Gastronomy
Restaurantes con experiencia para atender a grandes grupos de comensales, especializados en cocina internacional, de fusión, mexicana y, por supuesto, regional, donde es posible disfrutar exquisitos platos de la cocina tradicional nuevoleonesa.
Dinning out
Restaurants are experienced in receiving large groups of diners and specialize in international, fusion, Mexican and of course regional cuisine, including the exquisite dishes that typify traditional Nuevo Leon cuisine.
Nature
If your preference is the ecotourism activities or impressive natural backdrops for holding unforgettable events, Chipinque Ecological Park, García Caverns, Huasteca Canyon, the Icamole Desert or the Horsetail Falls all offer excellent options.
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We invite you to know more about Monterrey at www.ocvmty.com/monterrey_ubi.html
Monterrey is located in a region with attractive natural contrasts and offers a wide variety of places to spend an enjoyable time.
The downtown area is most definitely worth a visit as it harbors an important part of the history of the city in its Gran Plaza, monuments and buildings.
Center
Gran Plaza: Close to 100 acres (40 hectares) of monuments and historic buildings, the most famous of which are Monterrey Cathedral, the City Theater, the Heroes Explanade, the State Government Palace, the Government Palace Museum, the Fountain of Life and the Tower of Commerce.
The old Quarter: Brick and adobe houses, many of them dating back to the 16th century, have been restored, conserving their ancient architecture, and now serve as galleries, restaurants, bars and clubs in the cultural and social heart of Monterrey.
Santa Lucí a Walk: Built above the ancient springs known as “Ojos de Santa Lucía”, where the city was founded, this walkway has a museum and a plaza commemorating the 400th anniversary of the city of Monterrey. This area will soon be transformed into a large scale tourist attraction, thanks to an urban development project currently under way to link the Macroplaza (Gran Plaza) with Fundidora Park.
Culture
Museums with exhibitions highlight the talent of renowned artists and the architecture offers a special ambience to any event. The main museums are: The Museum of Moderns Art (MARCO), the Mexican History Museum, the Bishop’s Palace, the Alfa Planetarium and the Museum of Glass.
Shopping
There are four large malls where visitors can find all the latest fashions: Plaza Fiesta San Agustín, Galerías Monterrey, Galerías Valle Oriente and Paseo San Pedro, with the prestigious department store Palacio de Hierro. Also, boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi and Tous, all have branches in Monterrey.
Gastronomy
Restaurantes con experiencia para atender a grandes grupos de comensales, especializados en cocina internacional, de fusión, mexicana y, por supuesto, regional, donde es posible disfrutar exquisitos platos de la cocina tradicional nuevoleonesa.
Dinning out
Restaurants are experienced in receiving large groups of diners and specialize in international, fusion, Mexican and of course regional cuisine, including the exquisite dishes that typify traditional Nuevo Leon cuisine.
Nature
If your preference is the ecotourism activities or impressive natural backdrops for holding unforgettable events, Chipinque Ecological Park, García Caverns, Huasteca Canyon, the Icamole Desert or the Horsetail Falls all offer excellent options.
SITE www.ocvmty.com/depaseoporlaciudad.html
We invite you to know more about Monterrey at www.ocvmty.com/monterrey_ubi.html
