 Monterrey,
capital of the Nuevo León state, is the third
largest city of Mexico and is located 150 miles south
of Laredo, Texas, in a valley surrounded by mountains.Its
moderate, dry climate, cool mountains, and hot springs
make Monterrey a popular resort. Monterrey is home to
many eighteen and-nineteen century buildings. Some of
these buildings are the Old Municipal Palace (nineteen
century), the Government Palace (early twentieth century),
the Museum of Obispado (eighteen century), the Sanctuary
Of Guadalupe (nineteen century), the Temple of The Sacred
Heart of Jesus (nineteen century), the Chappel of Sweet
Names (nineteen century) and the Cathedral (eighteen
Century). Monterrey also has recreation areas, such
as Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Purisima, Plaza Zaragoza,
Macroplaza and the recently created Parque Fundidora
-located in the old Fundidora de Monterrey facilities.
There are plenty of museums, such as: Regional Museum
of Nuevo Leon, Museum of Obispado, Mexican History Museum,
Contemporary Art Museum (MARCO), Monterrey Museum, Glass
Museum, and Alfa Cultural Center. In the outskirts of
Monterrey are several natural attractions, such as the
Cerro de la Silla, where you can go hiking. Another
beautiful peak is Mitras, also ideal for mountain climbing.
Another mountain ride is Chipinque, where you can walk
to, or drive.
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