"Monterrey: Vibrant, Classy Northern Mexico City" Monterrey by Daniel_Williams


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I spent a day in Monterrey on a recent trip down to Mexico City and 2 days on the way up. My second visit here, I must say now that I think Monterrey is one of my favorite cities I think in the world; just so *classy*. The grand romantic Macroplaza and the historic charm of the Barrio Antiguo seem to work their magic on me again this trip. With classical music emanating from the Palacio de Gobierno, a mime doing a routine that grabbed a crowd, couples strolling along the Paseo de Sta. Lucia, I just felt so *alive* and in awe of the beauty of the architectural, sculptural and artistic *class*, the joie de vivre of the humanity and the mountains surrounding. I walked from the Macroplaza to the Alameda; the vibrantness and energy of the street (Zona Rosa and Cuauhtemoc) have the excitement of somewhere like New York City (although different). With excellent museums like MARCO and Museo de Historia Mexicana, Monterrey in my opinion is underrated... a fantastic destination in its own right.

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  • Pros:dynamic, stylish, beautiful mountainous setting
  • Cons:pollution sometimes bad
  • Last visit to Monterrey: Jan 2005
  • Intro Updated Mar 28, 2005
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