Monterrey, better known as the "Sultana of the North" (La Sultana del Norte), is the capital of one of the most prosperous states of Mexico Nuevo Leon. It is thanks to the industrial progress of this ultra-modern and high-tech, ever-changing city that the north-east of the country has become one of the pillars of the national economy. The third largest population, ahead of Mexico City and Guadalajara, Monterrey is the first by income per capita.

Rapid development rates could not but affect the appearance of one of the most "Americanized" cities in Mexico. There is almost no typical Mexican color. However, the incredible nature: mountains, canyons, deserts - in combination with a few elements of colonial style and modern art make Monterrey an object of intense attention of tourists.

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History and culture

In 1596 g. ±​​$.12 families, led by Diego de Montemayor, founded a small settlement in the valley of Extremadura, which until then practically did not attract the attention of the Spanish colonialists, and was named after the Count of Monterrey, the viceroy of the king..The future commercial center of Mexico was in the territory of the current museum of Mexican history and up to the 19th century nothing special was not a .From the year 1900 .The first factories in Latin America specializing in heavy industry begin to work, and gradually the name of "Mexican Pittsburgh" is fixed in the city .

In addition to continuous industrial growth, cultural growth has been growing since the beginning of the 20th century: theaters, universities, galleries, and cultural centers are being built. All this leads to the fact that Monterrey opens the best museum of contemporary art in the country.

How to get

By plane

Monterrey is served by two airports: the international General Mariano Escobedo and the airport of Del Norte (Del Norte). Both are located in the town of Apodaca (30 km from the center). Del Norte is responsible only for private flights, passenger flights to all major Mexican and not only cities are served by another airport.

The easiest way to get from the airport is by taxi. However, it must be remembered that often local taxi drivers do not know the basic knowledge of English, so it's better to prepare in advance for this development.

By bus

One of the largest bus stations in the northern part of Mexico (Central de Autobuses) serves the transfer between cities. There are both first and second class. Here everything is organized for the convenience of passengers: restaurants, pharmacies, Internet cafes, storage rooms (about 5 MXN per hour), telephone communication. The main office is in the western part of the bus station and works around the clock.

The station is located in the very center of Monterrey - avenue Cristobal Colon (Av. Colon). The nearest metro station for the newly arrived is Cuauhtemoc. The station performs the functions of interchange and is located at the intersection of the aboveground and underground parts of the metro (line 1 and line 2).

Transport

Moving around the city is quite easy. First of all, you can use the already mentioned subway. The cost of one trip is 4, 50 MXN.

The Monterrey metro was built not so long ago. Opening was celebrated in 1991. The first to start work line 1 (19 stations), running from the north-west to the east, past the park Fundido (Parque Fundidora). The journey time from the beginning to the terminal station takes no more than half an hour. Line 2 was built later (13 stations): part of the stations pass underground (the area of ​​Macroplaza), part - above-ground (northern outskirts).

Another way to travel is by buses that can take you to where the Monterrey metro has not yet arrived. The cost of the trip varies within 10 MXN. You are not threatened with a long wait for this type of transport, nevertheless if you are late, then it is better to take a taxi, since the routes of Monterrey buses are not the shortest way to the target.

The price of a taxi ride does not exceed reasonable limits. Counters are installed in all machines.

Climate

March 1, Sunday Overcast +25 ° С in the afternoon +15 ° С at night ° С water	March 2, Monday Overcast +27 ° С in the afternoon +17 ° С at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Clearly +31 ° С in the day +18 ° С at night ° С water
10 days weather forecast for Monterrey

Safety of tourists

Until 2007, Monterrey was called the safest city in Latin America. To date, the situation has worsened. Nevertheless, a walk in the center of the city late in the night is still possible.

Kitchen and restaurants

Mexico is a paradise for lovers of food. Especially a lot of new and unexpected tastes can be discovered by connoisseurs of meat dishes. Moreover, the northern part of the country actually specializes in cooking different kinds of meat, and each city has its own crown recipe. In Monterrey it is a roast goat, or cabrito al pastor. The kid is cooked on a spit, on an open fire, and served with huge portions. Supporters of European cuisine will also find a response in the hearts of Mexican restaurateurs.

Shopping and shopping

The number of shops, shops, shopping galleries in Monterrey will satisfy any shopaholic. The list of compulsory visits includes Galerias Monterrey, open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 20:30, Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00) and Galerias Valle Oriente (open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00).

Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing

The heart of the city is the Grand Plaza, or the Macroplasa, decorated with green spaces, created in the 80's .20th Century .In the square there is another Monterrey landmark - a fountain with eight bronze figures, where the god of the sea plays the role of the central sea Neptune .Perhaps there is nothing more surprising than this sculptural composition, since just no big and deep rivers, no sea in Monterrey is $ ±.Almost the most underground part of the year, the Santa Catarina River and the man-made channel of Santa Lucia, where you can make a water excursion .

The highest monument in the city is the "Lighthouse of Commerce" (Faro del Comercio). The height of the monument is more than 70 m. The author of the project - architect Luis Barragan (Luis Barragan) - built a lighthouse in honor of the first anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce.

The oldest and most Spanish quarter of Monterrey is the Pink Zone (Zona Rosa). It is in this quarter that the most expensive hotels and fashionable buildings are concentrated.

Museums of Monterrey

Museum expositions of Monterrey are devoted to the most diverse spheres of human life. The topics range from baseball to public transport. Among all it is necessary to allocate:

• Museum of Modern Art (de Arte Contemporaneo de Monterrey). Opening hours and ticket price: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - from 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesday - from 10:00 to 20:00. On Mondays the museum is closed. Ticket price is 60 MXN. On Wednesdays, admission is free. Students with ID and children from 6 to 15 years old get a discount. The ticket costs 35 MXN. Children 5 years and under go to the museum for free.

• Museum of Mexican History (de Historia Mexicana). From Tuesday to Friday - from 10:00 to 19:00. Saturday and Sunday - from 10:00 to 20:00. On Mondays the museum is closed. The ticket price is 40 MXN.

• If you are relaxing with children, then definitely go to the museum and puppet theater in the Barrio Antiguo (Teatro) area. Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, Sunday - from 15:00 to 19:00. On Saturdays, the museum and the theater are closed. The ticket price to the museum is 30 MXN. The cost of a ticket for a theatrical performance is from 50 to 80 MXN.

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