Monterrey City is the capital of the State of Nuevo Leon and is situated 957km. from Mexico City by the Federal Highways 57, 45 and 40 in Mexico.

Monterrey is interesting because of its industrial activity.

Monterrey is known for producing:

• steel

• glass

• beer

• food processing

El cerro de la Silla (the Hill of the saddle) is a mountain that looks like a horse saddle is a landmark that symbolizes the State of Nuevo Leon.

 In Monterrey its more interesting attractions it is recommended to visit the following ones:

• La Gran Plaza (the Great Square)

• The Municipal Palace, where you can find a sculpture in honor to the Rufino Tamayo's son

• The Government Palace, built in 1908

• The City's Modern Theater

• The Supreme Court of Justice

• The Zaragoza Square, built in the XIX century, where you can see a kiosk and several sculptures in bronze

• The Hidalgo square

• The Cathedral, built in the XVIII century

• The Mariano Escobedo Park

• The wooded zone and the Zoo

• The Purisima Church with its Virgen del Roble and the Purisima Square

Monterrey has a great gastronomic tradition represented by the roasted cabrito (barbecued baby goat) and the "machaca" made with shredded dried meat.

The most important museums are:

• The Monterrey Museum 

• The Forum of Spectacles

• The Hall of Fame of Professional Players of tennis and baseball

• The Culture House

• The Regional Museum of Nuevo Laredo, with a light and sound spectacle

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