Monterrey is a synonym for industry, modernity and progress, without losing its Mexican spirit and traditions. Thanks to its business-friendly atmosphere, in Monterrey has flourished an impressive hotel infrastructure, a great number of restaurants were opened, and the most modern conventions, business and exhibitions center in Latin America was created. However, the pleasure travelers that come for Monterrey vacations will be greatly pleased by the wide assortment of cultural and tourist attractions, as well as entertainment venues that the third most important city in Mexico offers.
Description
Monterrey, capital of the state of Nuevo Leon, is located in the northeast of Mexico and it is the country's third largest city. Known as the city of the mountains, is situated in the oriental side of the Sierra Madre mountains, where the famous Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Hill), which is a peak with the shape of a saddle, at about 5167 ft. above the sea level, stands out in the landscape; this hill has become a symbol of Monterrey and can be admired from almost any city spot.
Considered the main industrial area in Mexico, it features a high level of technological penetration in the country, since it has 10,000 different kinds of industries, among them those focused on food production, beer, tobacco, glass, cement, steel, chemical products, machinery and equipment. Due to this huge concentration of industry and commerce, the Fortune magazine has named it one of the most ideal Latin American cities for doing business and with great opportunities for investors.
Called also The Sultan of the North, this city has two airports, more than 35 state-of-the-art industrial parks and a convention center with the most advanced technology. All these characteristics, together with amazing residential areas for business executives and an efficient road and transportation system, make of Monterrey a very appealing city to visit and do business.
But Monterrey is much more than business and industry. It is a thoroughly planned city with a vast offer of cultural and tourist attractions. In Monterrey and its surroundings you can find from theme parks for families amusement to incredibly beautiful natural wonders and museums.
A Lot to Discover!!!
The city of Monterrey is surrounded by forests and mountains, perfect for doing excursions, go camping and other activities. The Cola de Caballo Falls (Horsetail Falls) it is located southeast of the city and offers a magnificent panoramic view. Chipinque Ecological Park provides camping spots, trails where you can practice hiking, as well as horseback riding and games for kids. A breathtaking marvel is the Garcia Caves with its formations of stalactites and stalagmites, which can be admired on your Monterrey vacations.
Another must is the Estrella (Star) Biopark, which is home to a great variety of wild animals living in a reproduction of their natural habitat; there also, it is possible to practice mountain biking and enjoy boat rides. These are only some of the stunning sites that you can visit on your Monterrey vacations. You can enjoy the fabulous landscapes and be in touch with nature. Undoubtfully, Monterrey offers a great quality and amount of outdoor activities that will delight adults and children alike.
Much of the entertainment is located just a few blocks away from the Hotel Zone, in Monterrey's historic center. It is a great idea to take a long walk around, so you can admire the beautiful architecture that combine modern constructions with colonial buildings, and get to know the areas many cafes and nightclubs.
Education and Culture
Monterrey's labor force has mostly professional training and the city has more colleges, universities and technological institutes per capita than any other Mexican city. Among its numerous study centers, the most world-wide recognized is the Monterrey's Technological Institute of Superior Studies. The TEC, as it is known in a more informal way, is an extremely prestigious institution with 33 campuses distributed in all of Mexico and it is an example of excellence in education. It is without a doubt, one of the biggest, most dynamic and relevant universities in Latin America.
The Macro Plaza or Great Plaza is, certainly, the focal point of the citys center. Close to the Macro Plaza there are many museums, which will please culture and arts lovers. Among this extensive cultural offer, we can mention the Nuevo Leons Regional Museum that offers a general outlook on the regions history; the Glass Museum, that combines history, art and science related to this fragile and delicate material; the Monterrey Museum, with more than 1,500 pieces concerning different art expressions such as sculpture, painting, drawing, graphics and photography; the Contemporary Art Museum, a forum for diverse art manifestations and a meeting point for the contemporary arts trends, and the Mexican History Museum that exhibits in 4 different rooms a view of Mexicos history, among others. Monterrey also features theaters and auditoriums, where every year there are shows, concerts and world-class plays.
Certainly, this city has everything necessary to appeal tourists, especially the ones that enjoy Monterrey vacations with all the possibilities and services that big cities offer. With first-class restaurants, modern shopping centers, plenty of museums and cultural venues, in addition to mountains, canyons and parks located in the city's surroundings, which provide with fantastic opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and cave exploring, to name a few activities, Monterrey shows that it is not only a business-friendly city, but also a remarkable tourist and recreational destination, that matches the best in Mexico.
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