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Nuevo León

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Nuevo León

Monterrey: the most industrial and cosmopolitan city in the north. Nestled between the Sierra Madre and Cerro de la Silla, Nuevo León blends world-class business with spectacular nature and a proud northern identity.

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About Nuevo León

Monterrey is the most cosmopolitan capital in northern Mexico and one of the most dynamic cities in the country. Nestled between the emblematic Cerro de la Silla and the Sierra Madre Oriental, the Nuevo León capital has built a unique identity: pragmatic, entrepreneurial, and with a northern pride expressed in every asado and every soccer match at Estadio BBVA.

Parque Fundidora, a former steel mill converted into an urban cultural park, is the best example of that capacity for reinvention: 140 hectares where the Museo del Acero Horno 3, concert venues, and the city's most popular street food coexist. The Paseo Santa Lucía canal connects the Macroplaza with the park in a pedestrian promenade unique in Mexico.

Nuevo León is also extreme nature just minutes from downtown: the Cañón de la Huasteca, the Grutas de García, and the Cola de Caballo waterfall allow for day excursions. Cumbres de Monterrey National Park offers trekking, rappelling, and rock climbing for those seeking adrenaline without leaving the city.

As host of the 2026 World Cup, Monterrey will experience a year of historic transformation. Estadio BBVA—considered one of the world's most modern stadiums, with a capacity of 53,000 and direct views of Cerro de la Silla—will host tournament matches, solidifying the city as a top-tier destination on the international tourism map.

Places to See

Grutas de García

Grutas de García

Cola de Caballo

Cola de Caballo

Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey

Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey

Macroplaza y Barrio Antiguo

Macroplaza y Barrio Antiguo

Hacienda San Pedro

Hacienda San Pedro

Potrero Chico

Potrero Chico

Typical Gastronomy

Cabrito al pastor

Cabrito al pastor

Carne asada regioMontana

Carne asada regioMontana

Machito de cabrito

Machito de cabrito

Carnes norteñas en leña

Carnes norteñas en leña

Dulce de leche quemada

Dulce de leche quemada

Cerveza artesanal local

Cerveza artesanal local

How to Get There

Frequent flights to Mariano Escobedo International Airport (1.5h from CDMX). By highway from CDMX in 10h via MEX-57. Omnibus de México and Futura buses available.

Restaurantes Destacados

  • Pangea
  • Cello
  • Boca
  • El Tío
  • Garufa
  • Nómada Cocina de Exploración
  • El Rey del Cabrito
  • Ánimo Cocina

Bares y Vida Nocturna

  • Café Iguana
  • Los Generales
  • Cardinal
  • Almacén 42
  • República Cervecería
  • La Tumba
  • Bar Urbano
  • Club de Jazz El Clandestino

Museos y Cultura

  • MARCO (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo)
  • Museo de Historia Mexicana
  • Museo del Acero Horno 3
  • Pinacoteca de Nuevo León
  • Museo del Noreste (MUNE)
  • Planetario Alfa
  • Museo del Vidrio
  • Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey

Nuevo León

Capital: Monterrey

Monterrey: the most industrial and cosmopolitan city in the north. Nestled between the Sierra Madre and Cerro de la Silla, Nuevo León blends world-class business with spectacular nature and a proud northern identity.

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