To the west of Gran Plaza, at the junction of Avda. Padre Mier and C. Serafin Peña, stands La Purísima Church, one of the best examples of modern sacral architecture in Mexico. It was constructed by Enrique de la Mora y Palomar.
Address: La Purísima Church, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon , Mexico
After an image of the Virgin appeared in an oak tree three times, this basilica was erected. The original image of the Virgin is housed within the high altar of the basilica.
Address: Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Roble, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon , Mexico
The Glass Museum, opened in 1992, concentrates on depicting the history of glass.
Address: Museo del Vidrio, Zaragoza y Magallanes 517, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 64570, Mexico
Hours:
10am-7pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), May Day / Labor Day (May 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Mexican Constitution Day (Día de la Constititución) (February 5), Mexico - Benito Juárez Birthday (March 21), Mexico - Battle of Pueblo Day (May 5), Mexico National Day (September 1), Mexican Independence Day (September 16), Mexican Revolution Day (November 20), Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The modern Instituto Tecnológico (Technological University, known as "El Tec") contains an enormous library which possesses a large stock of books about 16th c. Mexican history, some in the Indian languages, and a comprehensive collection of various editions of Don Quixote. The library is decorated with a mural by Jorge Camarena.
Address: Monterrey Technological University, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur Col. Tecnológico, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon , Mexico
The Grutas de García, one of the country's largest and most beautiful cave systems, is reached by following the MEX 40 for another 6km/4mi after Cañon de la Huasteca, then taking a right-hand turn and continuing for a further 24km/15mi. The entrance to the caves is reached by taking a cableway.
Address: Grutas de García, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon , Mexico
Hours:
9am-5pm
Always closed on: Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12)
By following the MEX 85 in the direction of Ciudad Victoria southwards to the Villa de Santiago (36km/22mi), a turn-off is reached which leads to the Cascadas Cola de Caballo ("Horse Tail Falls"), an impressive 30 m (98 ft)-high waterfall, which is, however, often dried up.
About 18km/11mi from Monterrey along the MEX 40 in the direction of Saltillo a road to the left comes to the Cañon de la Huasteca, an almost vertical ravine 300 m (985 ft) deep surrounded by bizarre rock formations.
After San Pedro Garza García the road leads upwards to the Mesa Chipinque, a forested mountain ridge, from which a marvellous view of Monterrey and its surroundings can be enjoyed.
Address: Parque Ecológico Chipinque, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 66261, Mexico
Leave Monterrey southwards in the direction of the Club de Golf along Avenida Mesa Chipinque to reach the part of town called San Pedro Garza García. Here the Centro Cultural Alfa exhibits pre-Spanish finds, paintings by Mexican artists, folk art, shells and minerals. A planetarium built like an upturned cylinder offers insights into the world of astronomy.
Address: Planetario Alfa, Avenida Roberto Gaza Sada 1000, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon , Mexico
Hours:
2:30pm-7pm; Closed: Mon
Always opened on: New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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