Travel Guide to Monterrey, Mexico

Monterrey is considered the richest city in the country; sometimes it is also named the North Sultan. Today this is a large tourist and shopping center and so the offices of all major companies of the country are located there.

It won’t be an exaggeration to say that Monterrey is the most progressive city in Mexico. Visitors will find numerous tourist complexes, hotels and inns in Monterrey. Due to the fact that the city is perfectly planned, the observation of local sights and memorable places is very convenient. The choice of modern shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment venues, cultural attractions and museums is so rich that it is simply impossible to cover them all in one description. We just need to mention that the restaurants and cafes serve dishes of all popular world cuisines. Entertainment centers provide various activities for children.

Due to the fact that the local landscape is mostly a desert punctuated by canyons and mountain slopes, the resorts of Monterrey organize a large number of sport entertainments. You can rent a bike and make a ride to the mountains, drive a jeep through the desert, or simply explore the local beauty on foot.

The central square called Marco Plaza is not only the most remarkable place in the city, but also the location of the highest monument called Faro del Comercio. In fact, the square is a complex of several areas, which are connected by numerous alleys and parks. The territory is decorated by amazing fountains, and here you will also find several shopping pavilions that sell amazing souvenirs. The area that surrounds the square is the location of several theaters and a majestic building of the Cathedral.