natural wonder
Cerro de la Silla
The saddle-shaped mountain that defines Monterrey's skyline, a natural monument visible from every approach highway into the city.
10 km · about 20 min drive
North AmericaMexicoNuevo León
Monterrey
Nuevo León, Mexico · North America
About Monterrey
Monterrey is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Guadalupe, 10km from Cerro de la Silla.
Monterrey is in Nuevo León, Mexico, with about 1.1 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Guadalupe, about 6 km away.
Monterrey ( MON-tə-RAY, Spanish: [monteˈrej] ) is the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The city anchors the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 5,347,000 as of 2026, ccording to the 2020 census, Monterrey proper has aRead more
population of 1,142,194. Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Monterrey is a major business and industrial hub in Mexico and the Americas, Also the biggest industrial city in Mexico.
Monterrey is considered one of the most livable cities of the country. It serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations. It is considered a Beta World City, cosmopolitan and competitive. Rich in history and culture, it is one of the most developed cities in the Americas.
The uninterrupted settlement of Monterrey began with its founding by Diego de Montemayor in 1596. Following the Mexican War of Independence, the city grew into a key business hub. The city experienced great industrial growth following the establishment of the Monterrey Foundry in 1900. It holds prominent positions in industries such as steel, cement, glass, auto parts, and brewing. The city's economic success has been partly attributed to its proximity to the United States–Mexico border and strong economic ties with the United States.
The city hosts important events, such as the Pa'l Norte and Machaca Fest music festivals, the former being the most important festival held outside of Mexico City. At the educational level, it is home to the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, the largest private university in Mexico and one of the best ranked in the world. In addition, Monterrey is home to the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame, and once hosted the Special Summit of the Americas.
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What is there to see near Monterrey?
Within an hour or so of Monterrey: Cerro de la Silla (10 km), Cascada Cola de Caballo (39 km).
Where is Monterrey?
Monterrey is in Nuevo León, Mexico, about 6 km from Guadalupe.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,135,512
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- Nuevo León
- Timezone
- America/Monterrey
- Coordinates
- 25.6843, -100.3172
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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Worth the detour from Monterrey
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Cascada Cola de Caballo
A 25 m horsetail waterfall in a Nuevo León park near Monterrey, at the end of a paved road from Villa de Santiago.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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