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The wonders that await you in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is beautiful where you can see it and it has almost all possible nuances, charming beaches and old traditions that make it a paradise sought after by dreamers, artists or backpackers looking for different kinds of things, but still end up by choosing one of the many flights to Oaxaca, a totally satisfactory trip. This is because this beautiful state seems to be blessed due to the diversity it has, we invite you to know more about the following wonders of Oaxaca that you must know at least once in your life.

Hierve el Agua

Located in the southwest of the Oaxacan state, Hierve el Agua is a surrealist paradise of blue and green tints; the place has two petrified waterfalls that measure 12 and 30 meters high. At the top, there are a series of pools in which people can swim and enjoy the calm, as you can go hiking in the surroundings of this natural area.

Temple and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

Declared a World Heritage Site, the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman is an architectural ensemble of Baroque style that has a facade of three bodies where several images of Santo Domingo and San Hipólito stand out. In the same way inside, there are several altarpieces bathed in gold, there are also other pre-Hispanic pieces and an area in which a botanical garden was created.

Historic Center of Oaxaca

Surrounded by beautiful buildings of colonial style, the Historic Center of Oaxaca is a latent emblem of the past of this city. In spite of the constant seismic activity, the buildings were well adapted to the incidents. In the place, you will find great buildings such as the Church of the Jesuits, the Chapel of the Rosary, the Temple of San Agustín and the Macedonio Alcalá Theater and, if that was not enough, this area was also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

Mazunte

Besides being one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico, Mazunte is also a great Magical Town; this place has won the favoritism of thousands of travelers from all over the world for its beautiful coasts like Bermejita and Rinconcito. Here you can also find the Mexican Turtle Center, the most important place of conservation in the country for these animals. Don´t forget to visit the beautiful town where you will find endless dishes and crafts to buy.

Monte Albán

Monte Alban is what we know as a lost city, this building located about 10 kilometers from Oaxaca de Juárez, was an important Zapotec city. In the place, you can see large buildings such as the Great Central Plaza, El Palacio, the P Building, the Observatory, as well as the Sunken Patio. You can also witness some of the incredible pre-Hispanic tombs of Atzompa, which is undoubtedly one of the most impressive wonders of Oaxaca that you can visit.

Finally, Oaxaca can´t be understood without its gastronomy, because the state is flooded with endless dishes and flavors of its past, present and future. So in short, when you board one of the flights to Oaxaca, you must taste everything you can of its vast cuisine that we assure you, will leave you wanting more.

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Places to escape the monotony in Monterrey

If you find yourself tired and bored of the monotony of each day, but there is no upcoming date to take a vacation, or just want to disconnect from the everyday life of the city, we recommend some perfect places to disconnect. You just need to choose between flights to Monterrey to visit on weekends, they even end up being places at low cost thus becoming a great opportunity to get out of the routine and forget the worries of the day to day.

Villa de Santiago

South of Monterrey and only 30 minutes away, this magical town with a viceregal atmosphere offers a wide variety of activities, it is perfect for those looking for tranquility, walking, going to its restaurants and contemplating its Ocampo square next to the Santiago Apostol parish, or for adventure tourism, this is due to its natural riches and spectacular landscapes. Among the main activities you can do include visiting the Cola de Caballo waterfall, the Museum of History of Santiago and the House of Culture, Catamaran in the Presa de la Boca, go eat and visit the Cavazos, Restaurant la Casona, Ocampo Square, Santiago Parish, extreme activities of rappel, bungee, zip line, machicolations, among others.

Vertigo route

This route is one of the best adrenaline experiences in Monterrey; this will allow you to climb the highest rocky peaks of the Huasteca Ecological Park, which are up to 700 meters high, as well as adrenaline to the top and climbs up to 300 meters high. This tour is full of exciting hanging bridges suspended in the void and impressive zip lines over 200 meters away that will take you "flying" from one peak to another.

Garcia

This town is very close to the metropolitan area of Monterrey; its main attraction is the Grottos de Garcia, which is perhaps the most visited destination in Nuevo León. It is a place that majestically shows the erosion of nature in its stalactites and stalagmites, also taking a ride by cable car ends up being a unique experience. Don´t forget to visit the Xenpal Park, the Hacienda de Icamole, the Ojo Museum and the San Juan Bautista Temple, as well as enjoy the regional bread and food along with the beautiful landscape.

Montemorelos

Admire the architecture of the historical centers and contemplate the beautiful valleys of oranges from their viewpoints, its delicious cuisine is a must so don´t forget to enjoy the machacado, the joints, the pork roast and other typical delights of the northern sultana. Enjoy the sunrise and the landscape in a balloon trip, last about an hour depending on the weather, or visit the Star Biopark, a park to enjoy with the family that includes a tour in Serengeti, where you can live with the animals from a bus.

Escape the routine in any of these places, give yourself a weekend to clear your mind and have new experiences, get some of the flights to Monterrey to break the monotony and return as new to achieve your goals.

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The secret beaches of Oaxaca

Oaxaca is a state well known for its cultural, natural, gastronomic and historical wealth, it is impressive everything that this state in southern Mexico has to offer, even some places continue to remain secret in some way for those who take one of the flights to Oaxaca for a vacation. In this time, we will talk about two beaches that are a well-kept paradise in Oaxaca.

Chacahua Beach, an endless beach

Located not more than an hour from Huatulco, Chacahua beach looks like another beautiful coast of Oaxaca in the distance, but as the aroma of the sea seduces you, you realize that you are entering a place of exuberant nature and where the waves fill you with soft heat. This beach is an extraordinary refuge of nature that is part of the Ecological Park of the same name, that is why there are only a few populations in its surroundings and most of the inhabitants in its surroundings speak different dialects.

They are about 10 miles of virgin coast and close to more than 14 thousand hectares, within this vast territory are several salty lagoons and their main gems are Cerro Hermoso and Chacahua beach. The beach is characterized by its large expanses of fine sand, a beautiful landscape and a gentle slope.

Dozens of sea turtles arrive each year on the shores of this beautiful site, where about 150 to 170 thousand young are born every year, however, Chacahua beach is not only a territory of turtles, it is also a sanctuary for iguanas, crocodiles, herons, pelicans, seagulls, among others. On its extensive territories, you can make trips by boat, walking, snorkeling and diving, as well as enjoy fishing.

Boquilla Beach, a place of immense calm

Composed of a space of just 120 meters long, this little paradise seems hard to imagine, its name is La Boquilla, the beautiful beach of Oaxaca that offers more than a deep calm and peace without equal, a place where one can disconnect absolutely from everything and just focus on enjoying its warm waters, blue-green tones and sand as soft as skin.

For its isolated location, La Boquilla doesn´t reach all travelers as many prefer to avoid long journeys and stay at more known or popular beaches, but it is precisely their anonymity the best treasure of the place. This corner located about 10 kilometers from Puerto Angel is a secret well preserved by nature and the great mountains of the Oaxacan coasts.

Thanks to its small dimensions, La Boquilla is a perfect place of intimacy, the only trace of humanity is a small ecological hotel called Hotel Bahía de Luna, and here you will find several picturesque houses where you will enjoy the best view of the entire bay. The shallow depth of its waters is excellent for swimming and snorkeling, however, as it is a very rustic place, you must bring your own equipment to perform both activities.

Dare to discover some of these secret places that have a beauty without equal, you just have to decide for one of the flights to Oaxaca and thus continue discovering more of this beautiful Mexican state that still has much to show.

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Monterrey, the capital of business

Its infrastructure, connectivity, its convention centers, natural and cultural attractions and a solid economy, is what has made Monterrey the ideal destination to do business and organize business events. For something to the northern sultana is also known as the business capital, because many of the flights to Monterrey are taken by different entrepreneurs who take advantage of the spaces with which this city has to work more efficiently and thus be able to specify great business.

Monterrey connectivity is vital

The capital has one of the most important international airports in Mexico for the number of operations and passengers it serves, since it directly connects with 49 destinations, of which 34 are national and 15 international, making mobility, which is something that vital for business, in something so simple.

A hotel infrastructure to match

Currently the city has more than 100 hotels totaling around 15,000 rooms, most of the rooms in categories 4 and 5 stars. In addition to their good service, these lodging centers are characterized by their strategic location, as well as their modern facilities that make it easier to continue working in the hotel in many ways, without losing comfort to offer the perfect rest.

Convention centers

The regia capital has four ideal convention centers for events of all kinds. Cintermex, one of the most important venues in the country has 48,000 square meters for indoor events and 3,500 square meters for outdoor spaces. Monterrey Convention Center is another place where it is possible to hold events for up to 3,800 people. Showcenter Complex is the newest congress and convention space in the city, with 7,000 square meters of events. Convex, with theater, exhibition areas, auditorium and business center, here you can hold events for up to 2,000 participants.

Different venues

Although doing business in this metropolis guarded by the Cerro de la Silla is a tradition, currently seeks to position itself as an alternative with innovative and artistic proposals for meeting tourism. That is why Monterrey offers unique venues for the realization of events, including its museums, these cultural venues give a touch of art and history to the events, other venues are its sports venues and halls within the same hotels where they offer all kinds of services.

Sites of interest not to be filled with work

The Regiomontana capital has an endless number of tourist attractions that perfectly complement a working trip; among them, we can found the Fundidora Park with its Santa Lucia ride, its two theme parks and its Steel Museum Oven 3. Also its Macroplaza, the Regional Museum of Nuevo León, the Old Quarter and the Museum of Contemporary Art, to mention some of its many attractions that will give a turn to all these work meetings and take you a little out of work stress.

So now you know, taking one of the many flights to Monterrey is not just about attending meetings and staying at the hotel, because it has different places that will make your business trip easier, and it should be noted that the city has the necessary infrastructure for any unforeseen.

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Huatulco will give you the perfect vacation

Among dense jungle spaces are the beaches of Huatulco, one of the most important tourist destinations in southern Mexico, which many travelers who take one of the many flights to Oaxaca don´t miss. This is because it is an authentic paradise full of friendly locals and perfect sites for the practice of different water sports such as catamaran sailing and kayaking. In Huatulco, you can also admire the beauty of the Pacific like nowhere else of beach in Mexico.

After 500 years of its foundation, Huatulco still motivates the curiosity and desire of thousands of people for its impressive horizon and natural riches, which fascinate those who explore them. It is magnificent the beauty of its hills covered with vegetation, the resounding beauty of the Sierra Madre del Sur, the old coffee plantations, the rivers, waterfalls, flora and fauna that are there. In addition, in this paradisiacal environment, tourists can enjoy the Bahías de Huatulco National Park, which has a total of 9 bays and 36 beaches of charming landscape, calm waves and turquoise waters.

What you should know in Huatulco

If there is something that stands out in Huatulco is the beautiful Tangolunda Bay and the admirable Bay of Santa Cruz, one of the most important ecological preservation areas in Mexico. Mainly because of its large coral reefs in these bays the hotel services are first class and they offer many options to not worry about anything else but to enjoy the beauty of the place.

We also recommend you visit the bay and the pier of Santa Cruz, this bay is the most important of Huatulco and its main activities go hand in hand with the boats of the port, since this is where many tourist ships arrive. In addition, there are many shops, restaurants and tour agencies, for those interested in snorkeling or sailing, Santa Cruz is the most recommended place for hiring these services.

Catamarans also leave from Santa Cruz, passing through seven of the nine bays of Huatulco, making stops to observe marine species and snorkel. These tours last between five and seven hours, and if you want to have fun with your family then you must visit the Santa Cruz Beach, one of the most visited due to its unique characteristics that make it perfect for swimming.

For those who seek to enjoy the beaches of this park, it is best to visit Órgano, Maguey and San Agustín, since there are many providers of tourist services. Being San Agustín the farthest of these bays, it is perhaps the most interesting, from an ecotourism approach, since it has one of the largest coral reefs in the Mexican Pacific.

You will need many days to discover the entire bay of Huatulco as you would like, since the place is full of beauty to know, so go thinking about the next flights to Oaxaca to let you know more about this beautiful land, of which you won´t want to leave.

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Cycling in Monterrey

The city of Monterrey, besides being a business city, is also a city where many sports are practiced, one of them is cycling, a discipline that in recent years has grown in the state of Nuevo León and thanks to the boom that has had is that specialized places have been established to practice it. Therefore, if you are a lover of this sport or just want to take your flights to Monterrey to know everything about this challenging activity, here we will give you the necessary information to make Monterrey the perfect track. There are three types of cycling that can be practiced in the city and its surroundings, there is mountain biking, route and BMX.

The best options for mountain biking

Mountain biking is a very interesting sport, because it allows its practitioners to discover new places while walking trails, roads and natural circuits with steep slopes and fun descents. Some of the favorite places of cyclists are La Huasteca, Chipinque and the Sierra Madre Oriental and these places seem to have been designed in order to give us very good experiences. Some of the routes in each place have more challenges than others, so we recommend you always be well informed about the place and its restrictions to avoid accidents.

Cycling on the northern route

Another of the variants of cycling and one of the most fun is road cycling, which can be practiced on any type of road, in addition to not requiring more training; anyone can perform this type of cycling. In Monterrey, you will find perfect places to make your cycling day something incredible like the Fundidora Park and the Niños Héroes Park, where you will enjoy the scenery to pause your route and capture incredible postcards. This modality allows us to go out with the family, as a couple or give us a moment alone with our favorite music and admire the scenarios that the city presents us.

For the most extreme is the BMX

If your spirit is even more adventurous, the BMX discipline is for you, as this type of cycling is known to be the most fun and challenging, however, being an extreme activity, requires a complete safety equipment such as knee pads, helmet, elbow pads, gloves, special tennis and of course, a bicycle equipped and safe to overcome the obstacles of any route. So, if you really want to experience the adrenaline of BMX cycling, at the Niños Héroes Park is where you can practice on its special track for beginners or if you drive a more advanced level in its most challenging obstacles, as in the municipality of Escobedo, where there is also a clue to this discipline.

Make your flights to Monterrey an adventure completely on wheels in any of the modalities of cycling, and return home with the most pleasant experiences of this magnificent city that puts at your disposal the beauty of its parks and natural spaces for you to travel through the way you like the most.

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The best nearby waterfalls in Monterrey

The state of Nuevo Leon has incomparable wild landscapes, characterized by abundant vegetation and impressive waterfalls, in perfect environments for relaxation or maximum adventure, and is that seeing the water when falling in its natural environment is one of the experiences more simple and beautiful that nature offers us. Admiring this show can be quite beneficial for the physical and mental wellbeing of the human being, just take a flight to Monterrey to find the perfect route to the places where you can see several of the most beautiful waterfalls in northern Mexico.

Cola de Caballo

To begin, we recommend knowing the Cola de Caballo Waterfall, which is located in the municipality of Villa de Santiago, about 40 kilometers from Monterrey, is 25 meters high and throws its torrent into the territory of the Sierra Madre Oriental. Its name comes from the shape of its brook similar to a large horsetail, in the place you can also camp plus some other adventure activities.

El Salto

Now it is time to mention the waterfall El Salto, formed by the flow of the Blanco River with a fall of more than ten meters in height. It can be found inside the recreational park El Salto, which covers more than 500 hectares located in the municipality of Zaragoza and is the best for the realization of camps and the practice of mountain biking, without a doubt visiting this waterfall will leave you enormous family memories that will appreciate for a long time.

Velo de Novia

Another of the most beautiful waterfalls in northern Mexico is called Velo de Novia, which can also be visited in the community of Zaragoza as a complement to the El Salto waterfall, as they are very close. This is 25 meters high and a turquoise tone in its waters that make it very beautiful.

The Matacanes Waterfall

Located in the southern part of Monterrey is another of the must-see waterfalls, fed by the Lagunillas River, which runs from the Sierra de Santiago to end in the Matacanes canyon. The nature that surrounds this waterfall is impressive to admire and the walls there are excellent for rappelling, so do not miss the opportunity to visit this waterfall if you go with friends since everyone will find different ways to have a good time and even more if They like extreme challenges with nature.

El Caracol and El Chipitín

Finally, we recommend this pair of waterfalls, the first is between the canyons and the rocks of the municipality of Iturbide, to get there you have to take a route of two and a half hours through places like La escondida and la Cueva Del Gato. The second, is one of the most beautiful in the state of Nuevo Leon, is 40 meters high and its environment is recommended to exercise rappel, although they are further away from the city, visiting them is an experience that will be worthwhile.

Take advantage of your flight to Monterrey and visit some of the waterfalls that will leave you more than surprised, but above all with the attitude and peace to enjoy the day to day.

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Monterrey, the capital of north

Globalized and cosmopolitan, these are the adjectives that could best describe the jewel of the state of Nuevo Leon, the city of Monterrey, one of the main industrial centers of Mexico that has everything to make you vibrate, since it is not only a destination for do business, because the city also has different beautiful places full of history, culture and art. Thanks to these places is that it is considered the capital of northern Mexico, so don´t hesitate to take a flight to Monterrey to learn a little more about the northern culture of the country.

A city of progress

The skirt of the Sierra Madre Oriental serves as a home for Monterrey, which is the emblem par excellence of what has meant the industrial growth that Mexico has gone through, being this and its metropolitan area the headquarters of large businesses, besides being a great place for research and development of new technologies. These characteristics have made the area worthy of recognition both nationally and internationally. The so-called Cerro de la Silla frames this city, which is a mountainous formation whose silhouette seems to represent the chair that cowboys use to ride.

Gastronomy and wealth

If there is something that characterizes the city of Monterrey in terms of its cuisine is its domain in the theme of roasted meats, which characterize the region because it is very easy to enjoy any of these typical cuts in the different restaurants that are in the city. Among the typical dishes that stand out are the following: goat roasted or goat to the shepherd, machaca or machacado, arrachera, capirotada, barbecue, beans with poison and cuajitos. The gastronomy of the state of Monterrey has many salty dishes and sweet dishes that usually go after as a dessert, the usual is to accompany the meals with water of horchata or beer, drinks based on rice and barley that we assure you leave a good flavor of mouth in your visit.

La Sultana Del Norte

Quite apart from industry and business, Monterrey has multiple attractions such as the mountains, its canyons and the surrounding desert, which offer many ecotourism activities such as extreme sports, mountain biking, cave exploration and natural beauties that are found very close to the city. Although if your thing is more to walk around the city you can also do it since it has beautiful parks and squares as well as countless museums and historical and cultural tours, some of the most emblematic are:

* The Metropolitan Cathedral: It has a mix of architectural styles, perfect for the best photos.

* Macroplaza: It is considered as one of the largest urban squares in the world surrounded by important sculptures of Mexican heroes and with access to the main buildings of culture.

* Fundidora Park: It is located in the heart of the city and is the first concept of Urban Public Park in the north of the country, in which nature, tradition and culture coexist.

Give a chance to this city of progress, take a flight to Monterrey and be part of the culture of northern Mexico, where the last thing you can do is get bored.

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What you can´t miss in the Sultana del Norte

Known as the Sultana del Norte, the capital of Nuevo Leon is the largest metropolis in northern Mexico and is a modern city that has in its vast territory an enormous series of tourist attractions that you simply must not miss. It is just for this that below we leave some of the activities that are practically required to know them when you take a flight to Monterrey, each of them we assure you that will leave you unforgettable moments in your trip through the Mexican north.

Try the cabrito al pastor

It is well known that northern Mexico is famous for its cuts of meat; however, there is a food that only in this city you will find prepared to perfection. We are talking about the famous cabrito, meat prepared from sheep or piglets that have a unique and spectacular taste that you will want to repeat more than once during your visit and we suggest you do it, because the taste of the meat of this city it is unique.

Walk the Santa Lucia Promenade

This complex, which is part of Parque Fundidora, is one of the jewels of the city, which makes it one of the must-see activities to do in Monterrey. Throughout this artificial canal, there are fountains, bridges, murals, museums and restaurants, ideal for walking in the evenings and relaxing as a couple or with the family. In addition, taking this tour will give you an overview of the city and will show you all the important places you could visit after the tour.

Explore the MARCO

This museum is one of the most important in the city of Monterrey and exploring its artistic scene results in a rather attractive experience whether you are fanatical or not of art. The Contemporary Art Museum of Monterrey exposes the latest trends of current artists, both national and international and its biggest emblem is "La Paloma", a statue built by Juan Soriano.

Have fun at Sesame Street Park

Having fun in the company of the whole family is another of the things you can do in Monterrey, and in this amusement park you can find the characters that marked the childhood of many, besides its mechanical games and its slides make this a place of entertainment guaranteed.

Walk around the Macroplaza

Another of the emblems of the Monterrey capital is the seventh largest square in the world, with an area of 400 thousand square meters. From here, you can easily reach the Faro de Comercio, another icon of Monterrey and admire many artistic pieces perfect for taking pictures of the city.

Discover its cathedral

You can´t leave this beautiful destination without having entered the Metropolitan Cathedral of Monterrey, its facade blends two architectural styles that give it a very peculiar appearance and is the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Monterrey and one of the perfect places to admire the incredible architecture that the city has.

These are only recommendations that you can´t miss on your flight to Monterrey, but we assure you that when you get to the city you will find many more things to do and know, so prepare your suitcase for this beautiful city in northern Mexico.

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Monterrey, a city under the mountain

Don´t let yourself be fooled by the industrial aspect of Monterrey, since it is much more than a business city, because not only is the metropolitan area full of cultural and modern spaces. There are also places in its surroundings that will offer you some of the most impressive natural landscapes that you can see, and no need to travel for hours, so take a flight to Monterrey and be surprised by the northern capital in any of the following places.

The Santa Lucia Ride: One of the most beloved and popular places by Monterrey residents due to its charm and decoration with impressive games of lights and fountains. It is the longest artificial river in Latin America and is also responsible for connecting several of the most emblematic places in the city, such as the Municipal Palace, the History and Art Museums of Nuevo Leon and the Fundidora Park, the most popular park for organizing events cultural, picnics and walks.

Barrio Antiguo: This is one of the favorite places for the youth of Monterrey, because in this place you will find the most interesting restaurants to eat with friends, shops with local handicrafts, as well as bars that at night transform this place into the center of the nightlife in Monterrey.

La Huasteca: Although Monterrey is located in the middle of the desert, it is not about any desert, it is located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre. The road that reaches the dam and open roads that lead to the top of the sierra and this allows its visitors to observe the grandeur of the city and the majestic nature of northern Mexico.

The Estanzuela: One of the favorite places of the regios to walk, and although the route can be somewhat annoying with the high heat and the narrow climbs, this natural park in Monterrey offers views and small waterfalls that are a reward of the trip. It seems as if someone had extracted this forest from a fairy tale and placed it in one of the largest and most urban cities in Mexico.

Grottos of Garcia: One of the most impressive surprises that you can find in Monterrey are the majestic Grottos of Garcia, located inside one of the high hills that surround the city. You can climb them by cable car or climb on foot as an excursion, the surprise that you will take when you reach the top will be very worthwhile, because when you enter you can witness these caves decorated with a mysterious play of light and shadow that you they will leave amazed.

Cola de Caballo: This is another of the most popular natural places of the Monterrey, because it is a beautiful waterfall over 25 meters high and is less than an hour from downtown Monterrey. It seems incredible that such an amazing natural wonder could exist so close to one of the largest cities in Mexico.

Visit the best places that the capital of the north has for you, take a flight to Monterrey and discover how this city is more than a place of business.

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Adventure in Monterrey

The Sultana of the Norte, as it is known among its inhabitants, protects a great historical, cultural, gastronomic and natural wealth in each of the tourist places that make up this beautiful city. Although it main tourism are for business, another profile of travelers are those who have joined the adventure and have decided to take a flight to Monterrey to know the natural riches that the city offers its visitors. Either by its more challenging trails or its quieter stops, in places such as Grottos of García or Horse Tail Park where it is possible to carry out family activities, extreme and relaxing.

Grottos of García

These caves are located in the Hill of the Friar where to start the journey it is necessary to climb more than 80 meters high by cable car. It is one of the most visited caves in the entire region of Nuevo Leon due to its large extension and age, since it has more than 300 meters in length distributed in several unique galleries formed by more than 60 million years. Currently these caverns are part of the different anthropological investigations because, at some point, they were submerged under the sea and contain many fossil remains.

Horsetail Park

It is probably the most famous and visited park near Monterrey, because thanks to its proximity to the city favors to take a break during the day and clear a bit of work. Well what better to admire a waterfall of crystal clear water with more than 27 meters high to relax, or ride a horse and take a walk around admiring the beauty of the place? Although if it is about to release stress, nothing better than jumping from the bungee or jumping on the zip line that crosses the park and gives us a unique view of the place.

Matacanes Canyon

If you are looking for incredible adventure activities, this place is the ideal place for you during your visit to the city of Monterrey. Its proximity to the capital opens the doors to a getaway to the magnificent Matacanes Canyon, located in the Cumbres of Monterrey National Park, where you will find two abseiling areas, more than 40 jumps of water, a river and turquoise pits with fun slides natural. It is undoubtedly an adrenaline-filled experience that you shouldn´t miss.

If you want to visit more than one place, it is ideal to hire a tour that takes you to the places you are most interested in, as well as taking you back to the city, they can give you some preferential treatment so that you can get more comfortable in each park, as places exclusively reserved for resting, food at a lower price or discounts at other services of the places. No matter what your reason for taking a flight to Monterrey, allow yourself to visit these areas and enjoy an adventure in the best northern Mexican style, or if you only traveled to Monterrey to get to know these places, enjoy them to the fullest, you won´t regret it.

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If you travel with children to Monterrey, you should know about these parks

The city of Monterrey is well known for the diverse panoramas it presents for adventure tourism, in addition to the many places where you can appreciate its extensive culture, art and traditions. But in this city there is entertainment for all ages and especially if you are going to take a flight to Monterrey with children it would be nice to know these parks where they will surely spend an extraordinary day.

* Plaza Sesame Park

It is located within the grounds of the renowned Fundidora Park, the television program of the same name inspires this amusement park, its facilities are able to combine interactive games and high technology with the didactic factor and this makes it a unique attraction in its gender in the country.

The park is divided into four main sections: Villasésamo with the characters of the television program such as Enrique and Beto, Count Contar, Cookie Monster. The Abelardo Theater with musical shows and artistic events. Mechanical and interactive games, with go-kart track, UFO and space shot and the Acuaworld section, which is a series of pools, wading pools and artificial rivers, with slides and games with water. The park has a soda fountain service, sale of souvenirs, showers, locker rooms and lockers; it is without a doubt, a very viable option where most of the best attractions for the smallest and even adults are combined.

* Magic Forest

Located in the municipality of Guadalupe, is one of the largest parks in northern Mexico, with 37 mechanical games and other attractions, it is advisable to spend all day to enjoy it to the fullest. Among the most impressive rides are The King, a game that rotates 360 degrees both vertically, and on the axis of the seats, Sky Flyer is a game of flying chairs 40 meters above the ground, the Kamikaze offers a great speed hammer type.

However, it also has attractions for the little ones in Playtime Island, with attractions such as the Magical Cups, the Little Flycatcher, the Alpine Chairs, the spinning pumpkins, a carousel and many more.

The Magic Forest Theater presents hilarious musical artistic shows. It also has a shooting gallery, picnic areas, restaurants, snack shops and rooms for children's parties.

* Biopark star

It is a modern zoo with a fairly large extension that is divided into several sections. However, without a doubt, the main attraction is the Serengeti Safari, a 7 km route on board a vehicle that takes them through meadows and mountainous area to appreciate more than 700 animals of 40 different species, which travel freely through the park and among them they have several endangered species that seek to be rescued in exclusive sanctuaries. In the children's theater, the spectacle of trained birds is presented and in the three lakes you can take a boat ride.

In any of these parks, it is sure that your little ones will have a very pleasant experience, so don´t hesitate to take a flight to Monterrey as a family and enjoy its different tourist attractions.

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Take a break in Monterrey

If you will soon take a flight to Monterrey for work commitments and have the possibility to take some available moments or simply want to expand your photo gallery with cultural visits within Mexico, we recommend you to know some of these places very close to the city. These will give a more bohemian touch to your trip and also help you to disconnect for a while from the everyday life of the city. Perfect places to visit on weekends without the need to spend a huge amount of money, thus being a great opportunity to get out of the routine and forget the worries of day-to-day.

Villa of Santiago, NL

Villa of Santiago is a common destination for weekend travelers, since it is very close to Monterrey and has many fun and relaxing activities, ranging from boat trips and fishing to extreme sports such as bungee jumping and camping. When arriving at the center of Villa of Santiago, the most typical is to visit the main square, which is called Ocampo Square and has many old and beautiful buildings; also, if you arrive in the afternoon or during the weekend you can find several sales positions of candies, empanadas, nuts and more delicacies in the square. Behind the central church is the viewpoint, from where you can see the mouth Dam, another of the most beautiful tourist attractions of the place where you can swim or fish surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre Oriental.

Linares, NL

Although Linares is the second largest city in the state of Nuevo Leon, here you can still enjoy a great historical legacy and a traditional community since Linares has many historical monuments such as the Casino Linares and the San Felipe Apóstol Cathedral. If you like candies, you will feel like in paradise because in this magical town not only the delicious glories were invented here, but also other delicacies are produced such as fruit rolls, orange donuts, milk balls, custard, peanut bars and many, many more.

The magical town Linares, besides having a huge historical value, has several natural attractions that both visitors and local people enjoy. The Cerro Prieto Dam is one of the favorite places, especially when the weather gets warm in the summer months; it is very popular for lovers of water sports such as water skiing and sport fishing. In addition to having several businesses where for a small fee, they prepare the fish to your liking.

Four Ciénegas

It is one of the best destinations in Mexico when it comes to biodiversity and natural beauty, often called 'an oasis in the middle of the desert'. It has more than 400 natural pools of crystalline water, it is a truly privileged natural area with spectacular biodiversity, one of the attractions that you can´t miss in the protected area of Cuatro Ciénegas, is the Poza Azul, which is the most beautiful and largest of the park, there are also pools where you can cool off freely.

Go ahead, discover these places, and realize that flights to Monterrey are not just for work, they are also the beginning of a great adventure.

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Fairs that you can´t miss in Monterrey

The city of Monterrey is well known for its technological breakthrough, as well as the various places it has to visit in its great metropolis. Although most of the flights to Monterrey are with business intentions, there are besides several festivals where the city gives a sample of all the culture and tradition that surrounds it, exposing its music, gastronomy, handicrafts and various things that represent Monterrey at the international level thus giving a perfect excuse to visit this great city.

The Fair of Villaseca

Linares is a municipality near the capital of Nuevo Leon, just a couple of hours where the Villaseca fair is held, this fair takes place during the months of July and August, where the festivities are made in large. During the fair, the streets of the city become a stage for the parades of charros, who walk proudly among the crowd; this practice of charrería is so popular that you can see different horse races, charreadas, skirmishes and horseback riding. Clearly in an event where the culture comes out to stand out and couldn´t miss the sale of regional crafts based on the work of leather and metals, as well as a gastronomic sample so broad that you will need a bigger stomach to reach to taste the majority of the dishes that are sold during the celebration. The party ends when the Tambora of Villaseca is handed over, which is one of the biggest recognitions given to the outstanding people of the city.

Machacado Fair

One of the best known dishes of Monterrey and the rest of Nuevo Leon is the machaca, so much is the recognition that this dish has that has its own fair. In this place, you will be able to know the different ways of preparing beef meat that is dried in the sun, seasoned with tomato broth, made with scrambled eggs or only with spicy sauce and salt. But at this fair you can try more than just the machaca, a clear and sweet example of this are the desserts that various regional producers give to taste, among the most famous milk candy typical of Nuevo Leon, as well as sweet empanadas.

Agricultural and Livestock Agricultural Fair

During May, Monterrey dresses up to give place to the Commercial Agricultural and Livestock Fair, where horse racing and charro events can´t be missed, but that the name of the fair doesn´t make you think that only a livestock environment develops, as in the different fairs are artistic, cultural and gastronomic exhibitions, being the main attractions the famous northern roasts as well as the various tastings of craft beers from the region.

Don´t hesitate to take a flight to Monterrey and be part of any of these fairs, either to taste the various dishes that are offered here or get closer to the culture of the north in Mexico, which will undoubtedly leave you wanting to return to visit this wonderful place.

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A trip full of culture to Monterrey

The capital of Nuevo Leon is one of the most important metropolis for Mexico thanks to its incredible cultural wealth, which becomes increasingly important due to the enormous diversity of towns that were part of this great city through the years. Much of this cultural diversity is sheltered in places dedicated to the protection and dissemination of it, that's why when you take a flight to Monterrey you travel to a city full of culture and visit any of the following museums can be an experience totally pleasant.

Marco

The Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the best museums in Monterrey and is also the most famous, as its name indicates, here focus on spreading contemporary national and international art, at the entrance to the museum you can see the sculpture La Paloma by Juan Soriano. It exhibits more than 100 pieces of contemporary art; here there are guided tours, concerts, workshops, auctions and other cultural events. It has a fixed room where pieces by Mexican artists known worldwide as Diego Rivera, Carlos Mérida and Maria Izquierdo are exhibited.

Steel Museum Oven 3

The peculiar museum of furnace 3 is the jewel of Monterrey Fundidora Park, because its structure makes it unique both in the country and in the world, although it is much more than a museum, it is an Interactive Center for Science and Technology where his mission is to tell the story of the steel industry and support the formal and informal education of sciences in the new generations.

Palace of the Bishopric

This construction of the 18th century went from being a temple of prayer to an important museum, to be more precise the regional museum of the state, so here you will find everything about Nuevo León. From its history to our days, it is the best place to inform you about the region; it stands out for its large dimensions, as well as for the solidity and height of its walls. The building was built in sillar stone, a characteristic material of the region with a characteristic baroque style and is one of the few samples of the colonial architecture that are still preserved in the northeast of Mexico.

Northeast Museum

The creation of this museum was born with the idea of showing the history of the Mexican northeast as a culture developed in a particular scenario of natural contrasts, counting the development of the states of Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and Texas, from our days to remote times . The Mune, as it is better known in the region, puts Monterrey at the forefront in the field of knowledge and dissemination of the region, through academic and cultural events.

No matter what the reason for your flight to Monterrey, if it is possible to get away for these museums, we are sure that you won´t regret enjoying spending a while walking through its corridors and admiring its cultural richness in each of the exhibited pieces.

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The bohemian side of Monterrey

The city of Monterrey offers many places to spend some excellent days in the company of family or friends, because when you take a flight to Monterrey you are traveling to a cosmopolitan city that houses museums, parks, cathedrals, shopping centers, bars, restaurants, clubs, art exhibitions, representative buildings and many other things to have a great time finding something to do for all tastes, but besides that, very close to Monterrey you can enjoy a more classic and bohemian towns that offer a completely different side to the typical trip to the city giving you an extra trip to your trip to Monterrey.

Linares

Linares is not only its beautiful buildings, because around it there are several natural destinations that offer magnificent views and recreation to its visitors, the most focused on recreational tourism is The Nogalar Park, where you can enjoy pools, slides, lazy river, palapas, grills, camping areas and the fascinating Geological Museum of Linares, which displays interesting fossil remains of mammoths and other animals found in the area. A few minutes from there is the Cerro Prieto Dam, which has become a well-known place for tourists to practice sport fishing for species such as catfish and mojarra, in addition to practicing water sports such as kayaking or just enjoying the heat in one of its pools.

The best time to visit this Magic Town is during the Villaseca Fair, which is held every year at the end of July. This huge party covers the entire city of Linares, where charreadas, horse races and cockfighting take place, the queen of the town is crowned while regional music plays at full volume, dance contests and fireworks are played.

Villa de Santiago

From the viewpoint of Santiago, located behind the History Museum, you have access to the highest point of the town giving way to a wonderful view resulting from the combination of the deep blue of the sky, the greenery of its mountains, the depth of its canyons and the reflection of its crystalline waters that are illuminated by the strong ray of sun characteristic of the north of the country. It is the beginning of an impressive series of natural attractions, which have made Santiago famous for being one of the most beautiful places to vacation.

The “Presa de la Boca”, also known as Rodrigo Gómez, is a more familiar option in Santiago to go to refresh in a natural environment, it is a place where you can live the party in pure northern style: roasted meats outdoors, beers and music at full volume, also has children's areas, a restaurant area and a pier from where boat trips go through the dam, arriving at a hotel with cabins called Escondida bay.

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Gastronomic fairs in Monterrey

The city of Monterrey is a very good representation of the modernity that many cities in the world pass through and it is that this has become a symbol of trade worldwide, but despite the great advances that are made in the city, it is still rooted in many of its traditions and customs, both gastronomic and cultural, so the next time you take a flight to Monterrey, you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy its typical food and some of the different parties dedicated to its great gastronomic culture that here we will mention you.

Gastronomy

The gastronomy of Monterrey is characterized by the use of beef and dairy products, which is very normal because the state to which this city belongs practices livestock.

Some of the traditional dishes of Monterrey are:

Roasted pork, Goatling: this dish is made with fillets of goat meat which can be prepared in different ways, Machaca with egg: prepared with salted and dehydrated meat, the meat fillets are left resting in water so that rehydrate and lose a little of the salt after they are pressed so that they lose water and fry. I am sure that at least one of these dishes you will want and without a doubt you will taste them when you get to the city of Monterrey.

Gastronomic fairs

Very close to Monterrey there are many fairs dedicated to their food where they show the best innovations in dishes, demonstrating how to prepare the most classic and acclaimed by the people, some of these communities among the fairs that stand out are:

* The Machacado Fair in which the protagonist is the machaca with egg

* The Apple Fair that takes place in Santiago Nuevo León where products made with this fruit are sold

* Nut Fair takes place in mid-October in Rayones Nuevo León, where you can find a wide variety of products based on this nut.

* Agricultural Fair

* In the city of Monterrey, the Agricultural and Livestock Farming Fair is held, this takes place in May of each year, during this fair there are rodeos, charreadas, horseback riding, bullfights and different artistic and cultural events.

* Villaseca fair takes place in the municipality of Linares very close to Monterrey, starts in July and ends in August, the center of the fair are the charros, their celebrations include competitions called charreadas, horse races, carriage rides and horseback riding, gastronomic fairs are also installed where you can enjoy typical dishes of the region such as pumpkin empanadas and quince jelly.