For sightseers, Monterrey offers numerous
museums, some fine colonial-era architecture,
MexicoÁs largest brewery and beer
garden, one of the largest crystal factories
in the world, a fine aquarium/planetarium,
and several attractive plazas.
Outside the city, there are several sites
(easily accessed by private car) that showcase
the state’s mountains, pine forests,
waterfalls, and lakes. Sites include the El
Salto, Cascada Cola de Caballo ,
Rodrigo Gómez Dam, Laguna de
Sanchez, and Cañon de la Huasteca.
All are within 40 km of the city.
Visitor facilities are first class, since Monterrey
mostly caters to business travelers, plus
U.S. weekend visitors. There are over 4,000
hotel rooms, mostly in the 4/5 star categories.
The cityÁs newest attraction is its stateof-
the-art convention center, Cintermex:
100,000 sq. feet of exhibit space; meeting
capacity for over 2,500; tel. 52-8-369-
6969.
Excellent air service from Texas, Mexico
City, Guadalajara, and several northern
Mexico cities makes getting to Monterrey a
snap. Visitors driving from nearby Texas
can make the trip in under three hours
over a modern toll-highway.
Monterrey Dining :
The cityÁs restaurant scene is outstanding blending
American, International
and Mexican dining options.
Carlos n Charlies: fun times and tasty
food characteristic of the Anderson chain.
Don Pasquale: romantic setting with
pasta, seafood, and grilled meat dishes.
La Escondida: find Mexican cuisine featuring
regional dishes.
El Granero Grill: seafood, sushi, Mexican
and local dishes.
Guacamaya: fresh seafood, grilled steaks,
Mexican food.
Le Pavilion: gourmet meals prepared
table-side; Sheraton Ambasador.
Luisiana: old time favorite for elegant
gourmet dining, on the Plaza.
AAA Rating
Mirabeau: authentic French cuisine in
an intimate setting, fine wine list.
Residence: noted for its excellent prime
rib; former mansion setting.
El Tio: fine regional specialties served in
garden patio setting; moderate prices.
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