Monterrey IPA: [ˌmontɛˈrei] (Spanish: Monterrey (help·info)) is the capital city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León and a municipality of the same name. Also known as the "City of the Mountains" and "Sultana del Norte" (Sultan of the North), the city is a modern industrial and business center. It has a population of 1.1 million, but the metropolitan area has a total population of 3.8 million, making it the third most populated in the country. The metropolitan area has the highest GDP per capita of all metropolitan areas in Mexico [1] . The whole metropolitan area has been ranked as having the highest GDP per capita and is the most secure conurbation in Latin America in 2005[2] The city is named after the Countess of Monterrei (a city in Galicia, Spain) wife of the Viceroy of New Spain Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monterrey.
As Monterrey is a Mexican cultural center with a great deal of capital, the city is home to several very good museums. The Museum of Mexican History is located at 445 Dr. Coss Sur Centro and chronicles the history of the country from Pre-Columbian times to the present. It is located on the exact spot where the city was founded in the 16th Century, near a natural spring. Its grounds are very scenic and are often used by residents for picnics by the river. The museum is home to a vast video and film library, historical archives, an auditorium and both permanent and traveling exhibits. Guided tours are also available. The museum is free on Tuesdays, $12 during the rest of the week. See the the museum's website (in Spanish) for hours of operation and directions.
Another of Monterrey's museums is the Museum of Contemporary Art (MARCO) which at fifteen years old is the largest of its kind in Latin America. The museum is located in a 30,000-square foot building, half of which is used for exhibits. The other half houses its auditorium, shop, and cafeteria. The museum has a large permanent collection and also hosts frequent visiting exhibits. The museum is located at Zuazua and Ocampo streets and is free on Wednesdays. See the museum's website (in Spanish) for more information.
Camino Real Monterrey Hotel and Suites- A Leading Hotel
Overview
Within minutes drive to downtown Monterrey, connected to the Plaza Fiesta San Agustin shopping center - in the city suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia.
Camino Real Monterrey Hotel and Suites, located in the exclusive financial center of Valle Oriente, is linked to the Plaza Fiesta San Agustin Shopping Mall by an exclusive passageway. The hotel is minutes from Cintermex Convention and Exhibit Center and the Convex Center.
254 rooms and suites - each equipped with a writing desk, executive chair and resting couch, mini-bar, 32" plasma TV with SKY system, WiFi and a safety box for lap tops. The spacious bathrooms have an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, vanity mirror and exclusive amenities. Club Level rooms and suites include private check-in, Continental Breakfast Buffet in the Club Lounge, refreshments and snacks.
Museo del Vidrio, Monterrey-This museum outlines the history of glass and the glass industry, featuring some beautiful examples of 20th-century glass art.
Attraction type: Museum; Specialty museum
