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Monterrey & Guadalupe guide
Practical tips for your trip to the Monterrey metro area.
Day of the Dead in Monterrey: What to Expect as a Visitor
In Monterrey, Day of the Dead shares the calendar with Halloween and feels different from the celebrations in central and southern Mexico. Here is what you will actually find.
Read article →El Potrero Chico from Monterrey: Climbing, Hiking and When to Go
Limestone walls that draw climbers from all over the world, just outside the city. Here is how to visit El Potrero Chico, whether you climb or not.
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Monterrey in 24 Hours: What to See on a One-Day Stop
Twenty-four hours will not let you know Monterrey, but they are enough to walk away with a real sense of the city. Here is the version that works.
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Is Renting a Car in Monterrey Worth It? It Comes Down to One Question
The answer depends on whether you are leaving the city. Inside Monterrey, a rental car usually solves fewer problems than it creates.
Read article →Driving to Monterrey from Texas: Routes, Crossings and What to Expect
Monterrey is the closest major Mexican city to Texas by road. The drive is straightforward — the logistics are what reward planning.
Read article →Pharmacies in Monterrey: How They Work and How to Find One Open
Looking for a pharmacy in an unfamiliar city at night is much easier once you understand how the system is organised. Here is the short version.
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Meat Cuts in Monterrey: How to Order Like a Local
Monterrey is a meat city with its own vocabulary. Knowing what each cut actually is separates ordering well from ordering at random.
Read article →Monterrey in Three Days: An Itinerary for a First Visit
Three days is enough for Monterrey if you group them by area rather than by checklist. This is the order that works.
Read article →Monterrey on a Budget: Three Days Without Overspending
Monterrey is one of the Mexican cities where the most can be done without paying admission. Here is how to build three days without stretching.
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