Monterrey - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
Chipinque Ecological Park and the nearby Sierra Madre mountains offer incredible hiking and nature right outside the city. The Cola de Caballo waterfall near Santiago is a popular day trip and worth the visit. For something a bit off the beaten path, head to the old mining town of Real de Catorce for a hauntingly beautiful experience in the high desert. Local hot springs, like those near Ramos Arizpe or the Grutas de Bustamante caves, are also great weekend excursions. There’s no shortage of natural beauty and small-town charm within a few hours' drive. - Mar 2025
Zacatecas, Santiago, Real de Catorce, Cola de Cabello. - Feb 2021
Barrio Antiguo . - Sep 2018
Hiking in the mountains, shopping for beautiful arts and carats, perfect weather during spring and fall. - Aug 2015
Climb Chipinque to the top, the museums, the Planetarium is great. There are bull fights, baseball, two pro soccer teams, and a pro basketball team. Make sure you go to San Pedro de Pinta on Sunday mornings. One word...MATACANES....make SURE you do it if you like outdoor adventures. - Mar 2014
Everything a major city in the US has to offer in terms of cultural/entertainment offerings, plus great rock-climbing and hiking. - Oct 2012
Grutas de Garcia, Santiago, Paseo Sta. Lucia, Horno 3.There is a big running culture and you can go to a 10K almost every weekend if you want. - Oct 2010
You are surrounded by mountains that are just screaming for you to hike them. There are a lot of excursion packages available around the city. You are close enough to some smaller villages and ruins to make a weekend trip out of it. - Jul 2010
There are a few very good museums in the city - highlights are the MARCO Art Museum and the Steel Museum. There is one traditional Mexican market - Mercado Juarez in dowtown has both an outdoor vegetable market and an indoor goods market. If you like outdoor sports, this is your place - TONS of mountain climbing, canyoning, hiking, etc. within a few hours drive. Some hiking and mountain biking trails are in Chipinque Park which is in San Pedro. There are few things to see within a few hours drive, although in 5-6 hours there are some other cities and small towns to visit. Many people drive to Texas on the weekends for shopping. - Jan 2008
