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Santiago, Mountain town in Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico

Santiago extends across 739 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 445 meters, surrounded by mountains in the state of Nuevo León.

Diego Rodríguez de Montemayor established Santiago in 1648, developing it into an important settlement within the Monterrey metropolitan region.

The Mexico Tourism Secretariat designated Santiago as a Pueblo Mágico in 2006, recognizing the preservation of its Mexican cultural traditions.

La Boca Dam supplies water to the Monterrey metropolitan area while offering recreational activities for residents and visitors throughout the year.

The Cola de Caballo waterfall drops multiple cascades through limestone cliffs, creating a natural water display in the Santiago municipality.

Location: Santiago Municipality

Inception: 1648

Elevation above the sea: 445 m

Website: http://santiago.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 25.42710,-100.15301

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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