Monterrey is one of Mexico's richest cities, and at the same time a very safe place to be. The Mexican metropolis is the third most populous city in Mexico, and is known, among other things, for its industry for the production of shoes, steel, cement and beer! There are undoubtedly plenty of experiences waiting in Monterrey, and here are five things you need to know before you set off.
Museums
The Art Museum “Marco” in the center of the city of Monterrey in northern Mexico is a genuine and beautiful modern museum, which has just housed an exhibition of eccentric Frida Kahlo's unique paintings, and the museum has a large art shop. In addition, there is a strip of new museums gathered near the pedestrian zone, and there is free admission to several of them.
2. Mountains
Outside Monterrey's 3-million-strong neighborhoods, the beautiful mountains begin, which have given the city its name, which can be translated with good will into “king of the mountains”. One of them is Saddlebjerget, which is the city's landmark. You can also hike in very deep limestone caves.
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3. Shoes
In Mexico, endless quantities of shoes are made, and Monterrey is a shoe center where you can buy everything from ballerina shoes to the ultimate cowboy boots in crocodile skin to delight the inner macho man. As I said, the city is one of Mexico's richest, but the price level is the same as in Southern Europe - before the euro was introduced.
How to get to Monterrey easily
There are several Danish travel agencies that have quality travel to Mexico.
Flight
There are no direct flights between Denmark and Monterrey, but with a single or several stopovers there are many options.
One of the fastest routes to Monterrey is with American Airlines, with stopovers in London and Miami. Or with Delta via Atlanta. You can see a price example here.
Hotel
There are many good hotels in Monterrey at a reasonable price. See the large selection here.
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4. Food
The city's most famous restaurant is "El Rey de Cabrito", and the 'Goat Kid King' gets to fry, cook and bake his part of the area's many goat kids. There is not much old goat cheese over such a grilled entrecote - mums! The non-themed restaurants (!) Are also good and cheap, and yes, chili is part of the breakfast. Try the chipotle.
5. Mexicans
The locals are friendly and very development-oriented, which the city also bears its positive mark with urban planning for the new and restoration of the old. Monterrey is one of the largest cities in Latin America with the lowest crime rate, and there are not surprisingly many who do not know much English.
Mexico is a really exciting travel country and Monterrey is definitely worth a visit on the trip.
