If you are in the city and have no idea what to do in Monterrey, this guide will become your best ally. In this list you will find the best plans and places that will make you enjoy the beautiful lands of Nuevo León like never before.
What to do in Monterrey: Historic Downtown
1. Macroplaza
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A must-see in the Historic Center! The Macroplaza is the central part of Monterrey and occupies about 40 hectares, making it the largest plaza in Mexico and the fifth largest in the world.
Here you will find stores, recreation centers, green areas, old monuments and colonial buildings that contrast with the new constructions.
Free entrance
506 Mariano Matamoros Ote St., 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
2. Fundidora Park
This is the most famous urban park in the city. Concerts and unmissable events take place here, but when there are no plans in sight it is the perfect place to spend some time outdoors, have a picnic or whatever you can think of.
It is a space with a 100% family atmosphere and full of seasonal events. You’ll find the Horno 3 Museum, the Sesame Street Water Park, restaurants, fountains and more.
Free admission
Fundidora Avenue and Adolfo Prieto s/n, Obrera, 64010 Monterrey, Nuevo León
3. Santa Lucia Promenade
If walking is your thing, you can’t miss the Paseo de Santa Lucia. It has an extension of 2.3 kilometers and is a route with incredible views, as it has an artificial river full of lighting, bridges and esplanades.
Free admission
Dr. Coss, 445 South, Downtown, 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo León
4. Old Neighborhood
Considered the heart of Monterrey, this area will transport you to traditional Mexico, as it has cobblestone streets and beautiful colonial mansions full of color.
Here you will find the Art Corridor and the Saturday Bazaar, weekend events where you will find entrepreneurs offering clothing, accessories, antiques and more.
Free admission
Calle Padre Raymundo Jardon De Mayo 5 Zona Centro, 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
5. MARCO
This is one of the must-see museums in Monterrey and Mexico. It is one of the most renowned contemporary art museums and its full name is Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey, although we all know it as MARCO.
General admission $90 pesos
506 Mariano Matamoros Ote St., 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
6. 3 Museums
This complex includes the Museum of Mexican History, the Museum of the Northeast and the Palace Museum. Here you will learn more about the history of Mexico and the Mexican northeast.
Free activities and presentations are frequently held in the esplanade of the Mexican History Museum and you can’t miss the different exhibitions!
Free admission
Dr. Coss No. 444 South, 64000 Monterrey, Nuevo León
7. El Obispado Museum
This precinct was the first regional museum of the National Institute of Anthropology and History in northern Mexico! El Obispado Museum was built at the end of the Viceroyalty and is the only 18th century baroque building preserved in the state of Nuevo León.
Free admission
1782 Fray Rafael J. Verger St., 64060 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
8. Nuevo Leon Cinematheque
The place to enjoy movies in Monterrey par excellence. Here you will find a regular program that changes constantly and is shown in theaters 1, 2 and 3. These screenings are usually priced from $30 to $40 pesos per person.
General admission $40 pesos
Av Fundidora S/N, 64010 Monterrey, Nuevo León
Things to do in Monterrey: San Pedro
9. Cinema Park
If you are visiting the city during the months of July through October, you can enjoy the open-air movie screenings that take place in different parks in the municipality of San Pedro.
Free admission
Different parks in San Pedro
10. La Milarca Museum
Here you will find a collection of 3,500 pieces belonging to collector Mauricio Fernández Garza, who collected natural objects such as fossils, minerals, works of art,antiques, books, coins, cartography and more.
General admission $100 pesos
Eugenio Garza Lagüera #400, Zona Valle Oriente, San Pedro Garza García, N. L., 66278
11. Chipinque Ecological Park
This incredible natural space of more than 1,700 hectares is located in the municipality of San Pedro. Here you can do activities such as biking and hiking, and of course, observe in detail the flora and fauna of the region , there are even bears!
General admission $80 pesos
Chipinque Highway Km. 2.5 S/n, 66290 San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León
What to do in Monterrey: Near the city
12. Estanzuela Park
If you love nature, this is one of the must-see plans of what to do in Monterrey. This natural space is surrounded by canyons and streams with perfect trails for walking.
General admission $40 pesos
Road, Old Road to Valle Alto S/N, Monterrey
13. La Huasteca Park
If climbing, biking or hiking is your thing, this is one of the places you can’t miss if you’re in Monterrey. Do you love walking? Take your furry one for a run and enjoy the scenery.
Free admission
South Monterrey, 66196 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon