Monterrey, Major industrial city in northeastern Mexico.
Monterrey extends across a valley flanked by mountains, including the Cerro de la Silla peak, forming the third largest metropolitan area in Mexico.
Founded in 1596 by Diego de Montemayor, the city transformed from a small colonial settlement into Mexico's industrial center during the nineteenth century.
The Macroplaza features museums, government buildings, and the Mexican History Museum, spanning 40 hectares through the central district of Monterrey.
The Monterrey International Airport connects to 38 destinations across Mexico and the United States, serving over 11 million passengers annually.
The Parque Fundidora occupies a former steel plant, incorporating industrial structures into green spaces, walking paths, and an ice skating rink.
Location: Monterrey Municipality
Inception: September 20, 1596
Founders: Diego de Montemayor
Elevation above the sea: 546 m
Website: https://monterrey.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 25.68020,-100.31526
Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:27
Fundidora park
3.2 km
Palacio del Obispado
2.8 km
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey
1.8 km
Mexican History Museum
1.3 km
Monterrey Cathedral
1.7 km
Government Palace Museum
1 km
La Purísima
1.6 km
Torre Ciudadana
2.4 km
Faro del Comercio
1.6 km
Basilica of Guadalupe, Monterrey
2.5 km
Condominio Acero
1.7 km
Antiguo Palacio Federal
931 m
Colegio Civil
683 m
Edificio Latino
1.1 km
Museo del Noreste
1.4 km
Muscera
3.2 km
Papalote Museum, Monterrey
3.1 km
Capilla de los Dulces Nombres
1.5 km
El Puente del Papa
1.8 km
Urban water management in Monterrey
2.1 km
Temple of Our Lady of Sorrow
333 m
Old Basilica of Guadalupe, Monterrey
3.1 km
Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Mexicano
2.1 km
Archivo General del estado de Nuevo León
3 km
Teatro Juárez
1.2 km
Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Roble, Monterrey
900 m
Iglesia Señora de la Luz de Monterrey
1.3 km
Church of the Sacred Heart, Monterrey
931 mReviews
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