Monterrey – Nuevo Leon

Discovering Monterrey, Mexico 

Whether traveling through Nuevo Leon or looking for a potential location for a branch of your business, Monterrey, Mexico provides some excellent options. As the capital of Nuevo Leon and the state’s largest city, it is the ninth-largest city in the entire country. However, it is only the third-largest metro area. Beyond this, the city is relatively wealthy as well. Due mainly to the number of businesses it houses, it has become Latin America’s ninth most prosperous city. Monterrey also has Latin America’s second-highest GDP per capita (the largest in Mexico). With all of the money flowing in through the business sector, Monterrey, Mexico, is a desirable business location. 

Corporate Locations 

Dozens of different significant companies hold offices inside Monterrey. The most powerful and influential companies include Toyota, Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, General Electric, and LG. Due to the large number of businesses inside the city, many people consider it the most Americanized town in all of Mexico, even from nearly 100 miles from the United States border. 

Unique Mexican Food 

Monterrey is known for its cabrito, which is the marriage of a Mexican and Jewish style of food. Cabrito is a kid goat made over embers and served with bread without yeast. Despite not having a Jewish community anymore (nowadays dominated by Roman Catholics), the combination of Mexican and Jewish food remains strong. 

Things to do in Monterrey

There are plenty of things to do in Monterrey. It is the capital of Nuevo Leon state in Mexico is rich in history and culture. It is the most modern and “Americanized” city in all of Mexico. There are plenty of things to do in Monterrey, below are the top 5.

SANTA LUCIA RIVERWALK

Santa Lucia Riverwalk, an artificial river built between 1996 and 2007. It currently joins the Macroplaza with the Fundidora Park. This reminds me of the riverwalk we saw in Providence, Rhode Island.

FARO DEL COMERCIO

Faro del Comercio (Lighthouse of Commerce), another trademark of the city. This monuments beams a green laser around the city at night.

PUENTE DE LA UNIDAD

Puente de la Unidad (sometimes called Puente Atirantado) is a suspension bridge that crosses the Río Santa Catarina and joins San Pedro Garza García with Monterrey.

COLA DE CABALLO

Cola de Caballo (Spanish for “Horse Tail”) is a waterfall about 40km (25mi) from Monterrey, Mexico, in the town of Villa de Santiago, Nuevo León. It is open to the public and is accessible via a walking path.

GRUTAS DE GARCIA

Grutas de Garcia – an extensive (2km?) cave system located northwest in the Villa de Garcia. A scenic “chair-lift” vehicle lifts visitors to the caves’ entrance hundreds of feet above, on the hill slope.

One of the most populated cities in the Republic of Mexico, this tremendous modern city continues to grow and expand. The government is strict with law enforcement. The city is environmentally conscientious, and the people are generous. The vibe throughout the town is high energy, love, and fun. The things to do in Monterrey listed above are great examples of popular spots. But don’t let that stop you from further exploring this marvelous city.

For the football (soccer) fan, the city provides two professional teams, both of which play inside of the Mexican league. The C.F. Monterrey and the Tigres UANL are two different teams that call the city home. The Tigres play at the local Estadio Universitario (University) while C.F. Monterrey plays at its own facility. 

While football is a passionate sport in Mexico baseball is the most popular sport here. So, if you are into baseball, the Sultanes de Monterrey is part of the Mexican Baseball League. As such, the Mexican Baseball League is a AAA team with potential professional talent on display.

Discovering Monterrey, Mexico 

Monterrey, Mexico is a unique destination, offering an assortment of entertainment and cultural services. It’s also a major business entry into Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Plan a visit, whether for business or for pleasure, there is much to enjoy in this world-class city.