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The quality and the
number of activities, in and around Monterrey may
surprise you. This city, the model of industry for all of
México, has managed to provide an abundance of man made activities to
compliment the many natural attractions that are located within the
metropolitan area. There are even more natural attractions that are
an easy drive from Monterrey. See our Great Side
Trips page for these attractions, within easy driving distance from
the city. We have done our best to list the many attractions
available in Monterrey. If we have missed any, please let us know by
way of
When dialing the local
number from the U.S. or Canada: Dial 011 52 81 before the number shown. |
Things to do in Monterrey - Amusement Parks -
Golf & Tennis - Horseback Riding - Tours - Water Sports
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THINGS TO DO IN Monterrey...
| Things To Do in Monterrey | Address | Telephone |
| x | x | x |
| Planetario Alfa...Art museum, permanent technology expositions and a science garden, also IMAX Dome Theatre. |
Av. R. Garza Sada No.
1000 San Pedro Garza García |
8303-0002 |
| Take a walk...Paseo Santa Lucia - River walk in the heart of Monterey next to the Museum - Paddle boats - River Front Restaurants - Pleasant getaway from the pace of the city. |
Museum of Mexican
History Dr. Coss No. 445 Sur - Centro |
8345-9898 |
| Get Culture...Visit a Museum - There are many spread out over the metropolitan area - Various collections and exhibitions. | See our Museums page. | x |
| Open Air Concerts...Free concerts by various local bands Sunday evenings under the Municipal Palace, at 6:00 PM | Macro Plaza - South End | x |
| Swim, Soak and Slide...Visit one of these recreational water parks listed below. | In & around Monterrey | See Below |
| Have a FREE BEER...or two! - Drink some free Carta Blanca, courtesy of the Tecate Group. Visit their charming beer garden in the middle of the city. Special arrangements for groups. |
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma Av. Alfonso Reyes 2202 Nte. |
8328-5355 |
| Enjoy at night at the theater...A variety of live performances take place year round - Call Infotur for schedule. | Various locations. |
Infotur 8344-4343 |
| Take a hike...Chipinque National Park is only a 20 minute drive from downtown. Favorite for mountain biking and hiking the well laid out trails. The coolness of the higher altitude - 5000 ft. makes this park a favorite during the spring and summer. |
Av. Gomez Morín from San Pedro Garcia Garza south towards the mountain. |
8335-6979 |
| Bungee Jump into the Forest...Dive in the mountains over the lush forest. This jump is an hour from the city on the grounds of hotel Hacienda Cola de Caballo, near the famous Cola de Caballo waterfall. See: Great Side Trips |
Carr. a Cola de Caballo, Km. 6, Santiago |
8285-0660 |
| Take the Trolley...Trolley Tours...Old Fashion trolley's show you the city. Catch it in front of the Howard Johnson hotel. | Centro | x |
| Bullfights...Plaza de Toros Monumental - Sundays during May and December - Tickets and schedule at Infotur office. | Privada del Prado | 8374-0450 |
| Rodeos...Monterrey has various Charro associations that stage rodeos at different times throughout the year. Call the Infotur office for schedules and locations. | Various locations. |
Infotur 8344-4343 |
| Race a Go Kart...Karts 4 All - Go karts for all ages - One track for the adults and a separate track for the kids. | Av. Ruiz Cortines 6001 | 8106-1998 |
| Go Ice Skating...Pista de Hielo Sab Pedro- Hourly sessions - Skates included - Restaurant - Snacks | Plaza San Pedro | 8356-7293 |
AMUSEMENT PARKS - ZOOS
| Amusement Parks - Zoos | Address | Telephone |
| x | x | x |
| Bosque Mágico...The Magic Forest - Theme park for children of all ages - Thirty five rides including a mid sized roller coaster. Snacks - Shows - Go Karts - River rapids - House of Terror etc. | Next to the zoo. | 8367-4622 |
| Serengeti Safari...Wild animal park - A one hour drive from Monterrey - Over 1000 free roaming animals from 50 species of African animals in a natural setting - Adventures - Rides - Fishing Lake - Botanical Gardens - Over 750 Acres. |
Carr. a Rayones Km. 9 Montemorles |
8190-3100 |
| Plaza Sésamo...Sesame Street Amusement Park - For kids and adults - Rides -Water park with slides and pools - Rides and indoor attractions. Theme restaurants. |
Agricola 3700-1 Ote. Parque Fundidora |
8354-5400 |
| Visit the La Pastora Zoo...Over 300 animals - Walk around or take the tram - This is a well kept zoo that takes pride in it's animals. |
Pablo Livas y Av. Eloy Cavaos |
8337-4340 |
GOLF & TENNIS:
See our Golf & Tennis
page.
| Golf & Tennis | Address | Telephone |
| x | x | x |
| Club de Golf - Hacienda el Mirador | Camino al Mirador @ Km. 2 | 8114-9467 |
| Centro Tenistico (Tennis Center) de Nuevo Leon | Av. M. Barragan S/N | 8331-4052 |
HORSEBACK RIDING:
| Horseback Riding | x | x |
Horses can be rented at Cola de Caballo and in the surrounding villages. All riding clubs in Monterrey are private.
TOURS:
Also visit our
Great Side Trips
page.
| Tours | Address | Telephone |
| x | ||
| Cosmotours...Full service travel agency - English spoken. |
Humberto Lobo 520 San Pedro Garza García |
8335-7999 |
| La Silla Tours...Full service travel agency - English spoken. | E.
Garza Sada 3755 Sur Plaza La Silla |
8369-1992 |
| MacKay Tours...Full service travel agency - English spoken. | Rio Tamazunchale 103 | 8378-0405 |
| Outdoors Life...Rock Climbing & Rappel Tours - Nature Tours | Av. Gómez Morin 309 | 8387-1387 |
| Naturals Adventures...Rock Climbing & Rappel Tours - Nature Tours - River walks. | Av. Ricardo Margain 440 | 8863-1327 |
| Skyline Tours...Full service travel agency - English spoken. | Av. Constitución 2190 | 8333-2392 |
WATER SPORTS:
| Water Sports | Address | Telephone |
| x | x | x |
| Plaza Sésamo...Water park with slides and swimming pools - For kids and adults - Rides - |
Agricola 3700-1 Ote. Parque Fundidora |
8354-5400 |
| Los Rodríquez Parque Acuatico - Water park with 2 wave pools - Slides - River with rapids - Swimming pool - Restaurant - Snack Bars - Picnic area with tables. | Ramulo Garza 410 | 8321-7948 |
| Waterfalls...Colla de Caballo - Located 35 - 45 minutes outside of the city. - Peaceful diversion just outside a mountain village. Buggy and Horseback tours to the 80 ft. waterfalls. Picnic area. | See: Great Side Trips | x |
| Presa La Boca...Lake formed by a dam and used extensively for water sports. Water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, party boats and beach side restaurants. The lake and the cooler temperatures attract Monterrey residents in big numbers on the weekends. | See: Great Side Trips | x |
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