Monterrey: The City of Mountains

🏟️ Venue: Estadio BBVA

Location: Guadalupe (East of Monterrey)

Capacity: 53,500

Pro Tip: Known as "El Gigante de Acero" (The Steel Giant). From the stands, you have a perfect view of the Cerro de la Silla mountain.

🏨 Where to Stay

• San Pedro Garza García: The wealthiest municipality in Latin America. Ultra-modern, safe, luxury hotels, and high-end dining.
• Monterrey Centro: Near the Macroplaza and museums. Good mid-range options.
• Barrio Antiguo: The historic quarter with cobblestone streets and great nightlife.

🥩 Where to Eat

• Cabrito: Roast kid goat. It's the regional specialty. El Rey del Cabrito is the famous spot.
• Carne Asada: Northern Mexico is famous for beef. Try a steakhouse like La Nacional.
• Machacado con Huevo: Dried beef with eggs, a classic breakfast.

🎢 Things to Do

• Macroplaza: One of the largest city squares in the world.
• Paseo Santa Lucía: An artificial river walk connecting the Macroplaza to Fundidora Park. Take a boat ride.
• Parque Fundidora: An old steel foundry turned into a massive public park. Very cool industrial archaeology.

💎 Hidden Gem

Chipinque Ecological Park: Drive up the mountain for incredible views of the city and fresh air. You might see wild coatis (cute raccoon-like animals).

🤓 5 Fun Facts

1. Monterrey is closer to San Antonio, Texas (4.5 hrs) than to Mexico City (10 hrs).
2. It is the industrial capital of Mexico.
3. The local beer, Carta Blanca, was the first premium beer in Mexico.
4. Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) is the symbol of the city.
5. It has the tallest skyscraper in Latin America (Torre Obispado).