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El Cerro de la Silla |
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Saddleback Mountain ("Cerro de la Silla"), pictured above, consists of four individual peaks. All four peaks are between 5741 feet and 5971 feet above sea level. Since Monterrey itself is at 1837 feet above sea level, the Cerro de la Silla towers almost a mile above the city.
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Fundidora Park |
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Fundidora Park in Monterrey opened its doors in February of 2001 and has been called “Fundidora Park Industrial Archeology Place Museum” because it includes buildings and structures that are part of the history of the beginning of industrialization in Mexico.
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Macroplaza |
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Macroplaza is one of the largest plazas in the world with 40 hectares of esplanades, fountains and gardens, around which the main public and historic buildings of the city are located. The main hotel area is located near the Macroplaza. Its second level underground has restaurants and shops.
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Monterrey Tourist Info |
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The 'City of the Mountains' was founded in 1596. It is also known as the "Sacred City", the "Industrial City" , and the "Sultan of the North", and it is one of the most prosperous and beautiful cities in Mexico. Monterrey has sophisticated shopping malls and beautiful attractions.
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