Nestor & Ashley
Things To Do
Paseo Santa Lucía
Walk along Monterrey's Riverwalk named Santa Lucia. It connects two important areas in Monterrey: the Macroplaza and Parque Fundidora. There are restaurants and lots of beautiful scenery to take in along the riverwalk. Entry is free, but you have to option to hop onto one of the tourist boats for $60 pesos (around $3/person).
Fundidora Park
A huge public park constructed where the old steel mill used to be. You can walk around, rent bikes, check out the giant steel ovens, go ice skating, go to the wax museum and enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery.
Macroplaza
This is the main town square or plaza in the heart of Monterrey. The Macroplaza is the seventh-largest plaza in the world. It has an extension of 400,000 square meters consisting of various monuments, smaller plazas and gardens. Make sure to bring a few pesos to buy trinkets and snacks from local vendors.
Nueva Luna
The best margaritas in Monterrey! Ashley and Néstor approved!! Salud!
Los Pinche's Takos
Best night tacos in Monterrey! Ashley and Néstor approved!
Maverick
The bar where Néstor proposed to Ashley <3
Barrio Antiguo
Barrio Antiguo is Monterrey’s historic quarter, with cobblestone alleyways and colorful colonial architecture. Its booming nightlife scene has upscale beer bars, late-night electronic dance clubs, and live music venues featuring international and regional bands. Galleries showcase the work of local artists, and vendors sell art, handicrafts, and antiques. Sunday mornings there is a big open air market of artisan products and antiques.
Monterrey Baseball Stadium
Monterrey Baseball Stadium. The week of the wedding there will be an MLB series between the Angels vs. Astros.
Santiago "Pueblo Magico"
Santiago is a small "magic town" located about a 30 minute drive south of Monterrey with a quaint historic downtown square with a Cathedral, cobblestone streets, restaurants, and a scenic viewing area of the local reservoir.
Cascada Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Waterfall)
A scenic waterfall near Santiago, about 30 minutes south of Monterrey. For the extra adventurous guests, there is one of the highest bungee jump locations in all of Mexico at the Hotel of Cola de Callallo.
Tacos Villa de Santiago
Great morning tacos! One of our favorites in town.
Botanero Moritas Garza Sada
Favorite food and drink place in the Monterrey. Traditional Mexican food with a modern twist. This location is just 1 block from our apartment.
Main Entrance - Plaza Fiesta San Agustin
Shopping mall, movie theater and many restaurant options directly across the street from the HOTEL SAFI ROYAL LUXARY VALLE
Metropolitan Center
Restaurants, ATMs and shopping right next door to the HOTEL SAFI ROYAL LUXARY VALLE. The two complexes are connected by an escalator outside of the hotel entrance.