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Monterrey is an industrial city in northern Mexico ringed by jagged Sierra Madre peaks, with a long central plaza, museums and roast kid on the menu.

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Monterrey is the capital of the northern state of Nuevo León, a modern industrial city beneath the jagged peaks of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The Cerro de la Silla, a saddle-shaped mountain on its eastern edge, is the city's emblem. The Macroplaza, a long chain of plazas and gardens, runs through the centre past the cathedral, the Faro del Comercio beacon and the MARCO contemporary art museum.

Fundidora Park, built around a former steel foundry whose furnaces still stand, has lakes, museums and a canal, and Barrio Antiguo, the old quarter, has colourful houses with galleries and bars. In the mountains south of the city, Chipinque ecological park has pine forest, and the Cola de Caballo waterfall lies near Santiago. The Grutas de García caves, reached by cable car, are to the west.

Cabrito, roast kid goat cooked over embers, and carne asada, grilled beef, are staples of the table, with machacado con huevo, dried shredded beef scrambled with eggs, for breakfast, and flour tortillas on the side. Summers are very hot, so autumn and spring are the most comfortable seasons.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 87% of experiences
  • 4.9 across the top 7

Top 10 attractions in Monterrey

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  1. Number 1

    Parque La Huasteca (La Huasteca Canyon Park)

    5.0184 reviewsfrom $3
  2. Number 2

    Garcia Caves (Grutas de Garcia)

    4.9156 reviewsfrom $3
  3. Number 3

    Macroplaza (La Gran Plaza)

    4.7108 reviewsfrom $3
  4. Number 4

    Mirador del Obispado (Bishop’s Lookout)

    5.099 reviewsfrom $97
  5. Number 5

    Santa Lucia Riverwalk (Paseo Santa Lucia)

    4.683 reviewsfrom $3
  6. Number 6

    Fundidora Park

    4.779 reviewsfrom $3
  7. Number 7

    Barrio Antiguo (Old Town)

    4.947 reviewsfrom $3
  8. Number 8

    Cascada Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Waterfall)

    4.744 reviewsfrom $75
  9. Number 9

    Rodrigo Gómez Dam (La Boca)

    4.736 reviewsfrom $97
  10. Number 10

    Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

    3.618 reviewsfrom $6

Hop-on hop-off in Monterrey

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Day trips from Monterrey

13

Guided tours in Monterrey

29

Walking and bike tours in Monterrey

5

Outdoor and adventure activities in Monterrey

23

Signature experiences in Monterrey

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Questions about Monterrey

What are the top attractions in Monterrey?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Monterrey are Parque La Huasteca (La Huasteca Canyon Park), Garcia Caves (Grutas de Garcia), Macroplaza (La Gran Plaza), Mirador del Obispado (Bishop’s Lookout).
What is the most popular experience in Monterrey?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Matacanes : Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,783 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Monterrey?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Monterrey; the most reviewed is "New Leon City Tour Hop On/ Hop Off" with 0 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Monterrey take?
The typical experience in Monterrey lasts about 5 hours; the middle half run between 3 hours and 6.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Monterrey?
The operator lists free cancellation on 88% of the 74 experiences we hold for Monterrey. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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