MONTERREY, MEXICO
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WELCOME TO MONTERREY, MEXICO
If there is another city in Mexico that has all the flavors and trimmings of Mexico City, Monterrey would be the top contender. Indeed Monterrey has become Mexico's third largest city, complete with all the trappings of congestion, smog and urban sprawl. It is like Mexico City in other ways as well, such as it's huge public plaza and it's Zona Rosa of upscale and toursits shops. The town is even located in a large valley surrounded by mountains, just like it's big brother to the south.
Monterrey was founded in 1596 and soon became the capital of the state of Nuevo Leon. Today the city is an industrial giant, with companies from all over the world having a foot in the commercial activity in town. Monterrey's trade and convention center is said to be the largest in Latin America. So whatever the city lacks in tourist charm it more than makes up for in industrial production and commerce. Citizens head to Monterrey from all over Mexico to find jobs that are unavailable in many parts of the country.
As large as Monterrey is, transportation is crucial to it's existence and growth. In addition to the large airport 4 miles northeast of downtown, the city offers a subway system, a host of buses and taxis, and Mexico Highway 85-D and 40-D bring in travelers from the west and north. Monterrey is also a major rail center for northern Mexico.
From the air it looks like Monterrey is one big sprawling metropolis with no center focus. Factories, commercial buildings and houses seem to flow to the horizon. Upon closer inspection one will find a downtown area with much more Mexican flavor. The main square in town Gran Plaza (also known as Macro Plaza) is a central gathering place and one of the largest public squares in the world! In the center of the plaza is the Faro de Comercio (Trade Beacon) which lights up each evening.
Special events in town include the 'Feria de Primavera' Spring Fair, the 'Feria del Norte de Mexico' North Mexico Fair and the 'Festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe' in early December.
Interesting sights in Monterrey include the Alfa Cultural Center with it's big planetarium and IMAX theater, the Cuauhtemoc Cerveceria which brews over a million containers of Tecate and Carta Blanca beer each day, and the Museo de Monterrey which houses many artifacts from Monterrey's vibrant history. Also of interest is the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Mexican History.
To purchase a good map of the Monterrey visit the web site of MEXICO MAPS.
For tourist information in the city contact Monterrey Infotur at 011-52 (834) 405-0870 or toll free from the United States at (800) 235-2438.
MONTERREY HOTELS
BEST WESTERN ROYAL COURTS
Telephone 011-52 ((81) 8305-1900.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8305-1919.
#314 Avenida Universidad, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66450.
Number of rooms: 82.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / safes / hair dryers.
Credit cards accepted.BEST WESTERN SAFI MONTERREY
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8399-7000.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8399-7020.
#444 Pino Saurez, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66450.
Number of rooms: 116.
Hotel amenities: Pool / bar / gift shop / fitness room / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / hair dryers.
Credit cards accepted.MARRIOTT COURTYARD MONTERREY
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8156-9090.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8156-9080.
kM. 24.5 Avenida Miguel Aleman, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66450.
Number of rooms: 130.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / coffee shop / fitness room / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones.
Credit cards accepted.CROWN PLAZA MONTERREY
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8319-6000.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8344-6060.
Post Office Box 1619, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64000.
Number of rooms: 403.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / whirlpool / fitness room / tennis / gift shop / valey / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / mini-bars / irons.
Credit cards accepted.FIESTA AMERICANA CENTER MONTERREY
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8319-0900.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8319-0980.
#519 Corregidora, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66450.
Number of rooms: 207.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / coffee shop / fitness room / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / safes / mini-bars / hair dryers.
Credit cards accepted.FIESTA AMERICANA MONTERREY
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8363-3030.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8363-4322.
#300 Avenida Vasconcelos, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66260.
Number of rooms: 305.
2 bedroom suites available.
Hotel amenities: Pool / whirlpool / restaurant / bar / nightclub / tennis / gift shop / meeting rooms / valet.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / safes / mini-bars / harir dryers.
Credit cards accepted.FIESTA INN MONTERREY VALLE
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8399-1500.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8339-1501.
#327 Avenida Lazaro Cardenas, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66269.
Number of rooms: 176.
Hotel amenities: Pool / whirlpool / restaurant / bar / fitness room / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail.
Credit cards accepted.RADDISON PLAZA GRAN HOTEL ANCIRA
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8150-7000.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8345-1121.
Post office Box 697, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64000.
Number of rooms: 241.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / sauna / fitness room / gift shop / valet / laundry meeting rooms.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / mini-bars / hair dryers.
Credit cards accepted.HAMPTON INN MONTERREY AEROPUERTO
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8386-3800.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8386-3435.
Avenida Miguel Alemon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66000.
Number of rooms: 181.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / fitness room / sports court / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / irons.
Credit cards accepted.HAMPTON INN MONTERREY GALERIAS OBISPADO
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8348-1515.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8333-4490.
#415 Avenida Gonzalitos, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66060.
Number of rooms: 146.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / fitness room / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones.
Credit cards accepted.HAMTON INN MONTERREY NORTE
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8376-5000.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8352-0747.
#501 Avenida Universidad, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66450.
Number of rooms: 170.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / fitness room / basketball / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / irons.
Credit cards accepted.RIO DOUBLETREE HOTEL
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8344-9040.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8345-7119.
#194, Avenida Padre Mier, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64000.
Number of rooms: 395.
Hotel amenities: Pool / restaurant / bar / tennis / playground / fitness room / sports court / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / mini-bars.
Credit cards accepted.HOWARD JOHNSON MACROPLAZA
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8380-6000.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8344-7378.
#574 Avenida Morelos, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 66000.
Number of rooms: 198.
Hotel amenities: Restaurant / coffee shop / meeting rooms / gift shop / valet.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / irons / hair dryers.
Credit cards accepted.SHERATON AMBASSADOR HOTEL AND TOWERS
Telephone 011-52 (81) 8380-7000.
Fax 011-52 (81) 8345-1964.
Post Office Box 1733, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64000.
Number of rooms: 239.
Hotel amenities: Pool / whirlpool / bar / tennis court / gift sop / meeting rooms / valet / laundry.
Room amenities: Televisions / telephones / voice mail / safes / hair dryers.
Credit cards accepted.
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