Discover Monterrey
"The city of mountains"
FOUNDATION
The Metropolitan City of Our Lady of Monterrey was founded on September 20, 1596 by Don Diego de Montemayor.
There were 34 first settlers in the city of Monterrey, which since its founding was the capital of the New Kingdom of León and municipal seat.
LOCATION
Monterrey is located in a privileged location in the north of the country.
Just 2 hours from the border with the United States and interconnected with highways to the center of the country and other direct arteries to the most important cities.
POPULATION
La Zona Metropolitana de Monterrey agrupa un total de 4.7 Millones de habitantes, siendo el 91% del total de la población del estado de Nuevo León.
Esto la sitúa en la tercera más poblada de México, después de la CDMX y Guadalajara en el estado de Jalisco.
A las personas nacidas en Monterrey se les llama "REGIOS". ó "REGIOMONTANOS"
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
It is currently classified as the second most economically important city in the country. Mexico City being number one.
Monterrey is characterized by its industrial activity and administration of large corporations of Mexican companies and
Latin America.
LA AFICIÓN
Currently, the most practiced sport is Soccer, whereas 30 years ago it was Baseball.
The city of Monterrey is represented at the National and International level by its best teams.
His hobby is classified as "The Best in Mexico."
FOOD
Within Monterrey gastronomy, the following dishes stand out:
- The baby goat
- R 's Barbecue
- The Crushed with Egg
- Pork Roast
And its typical sweets made from cow and goat milk. Like the delicious "Glorias de Linares".
TRADITIONAL CRAVINGS
Among the cravings preferred by the royals are:
- Red Toast with homemade sauce
- Water or milk buns
- Elotes in glass or whole
- Yukis with natural flavors
- The Sabalitos are very cold.
DRINKS:
- The Russians
- Clamatos
- Micheladas
MUSIC
Throughout the state of Nuevo León, large groups have emerged that stand out throughout the country and some others have transcended borders to the entire world.
The most listened to genres are:
- Northern music
- Huapangos
- Redoba and Chotis
- Cumbia
- Texan music from the south of the USA.
- Vallenata music (royal style)
- Urban music
CONCERTS
Monterrey es cede de los mejores conciertos y festivales de México, tal como:
- Tecate Pal' Norte
- Machaca Fest
- Beyond Wonderland
- Wish Outdoor
- Metal Fest
- Hellow Festival
Y otros espectáculos de primer nivel.
MALLS
In Monterrey and its metropolitan area, there are more than 13 Shopping Centers, where products from the most recognized brands worldwide are offered.
Likewise, there are more than 50 cinemas in the state of Nuevo León.
TRANSPORT
There is a METRO system with 3 lines that interconnect the axes of the metropolitan area. And TRANSMETRO transportation that extends branches to all the neighborhoods.
As well as a linear terrestrial preferential lane system, called ECOVIA.
These transport systems work from 4:00 am to 12:00 am
CONNECTIVITY
With 2 airports, one Local and the other International. There is air connectivity to the most important cities in the world.
These are some of the airlines:
American Airlines.
Calafia Airlines.
Copa Airlines.
Aeromexico
Interjet.
Magnicharters.
TAR.
United Airlines.
You will fly.
Vivaaerobus
TOURISM
The tourism sector in Nuevo León has been developing in recent years.
Receiving a large number of people from all over the world who visit our city for different reasons such as:
- For work
- By tournaments
- Vacation
- Concerts
among others
THE MOUNTAINS
Monterrey is called "The city of the mountains" in the national territory.
Due to the large mountain formations of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
The hills that stand out the most are:
"The hill of the chair"
"The hill of the mitres"
"The hill of the small mole"
"The Friar's Hill"
"The Huasteca"
THE WEATHER
In the state of Nuevo León there are different ecosystems that range from warm