About Monterrey

Monterrey is the second-largest city in México, with over 5 million people living in the metro area.

Monterrey is home to one of the top technical universities in México, along with three additional large universities. The city has the largest number of people with professional degrees in México.

Considered the industrial motor of México, companies such as Cemex, FEMSA and Alpek have their headquarters in the city and others, such as Whirlpool, Carrier, Brembo and KIA, call Monterrey their home base for manufacturing operations.

Monterrey is home three of the five largest steel producers in México: ArcleorMittal, Ternium and Deacero.

Monterrey was the first city in Latin America to produce steel, starting in 1905 at Fundidora de Hierro y Acero de Monterrey. The 351-acre site is now a park that is home for Museo del Acero Horno3, the largest steel industry museum in the world, which is centered around a blast furnace. Visitors will also find a large convention center, a hotel, ice skate ring, two arenas, a theater, a film library and many other things to do.

Known as the “city of mountains,” Monterrey is surrounded by many amazing mountains offering hiking and climbing. 

The city is known for its gastronomical offerings, where visitors can find Mexican, Asian, Italian, French and Spanish, as well as cabrito (baby goat), the traditional local dish. Among the varied culinary delights Monterrey has to offer, visitors can also enjoy gourmet hamburgers, taco or a perfectly grilled piece of steak. 

Visitors to downtown Monterrey have the chance to walk around Macroplaza Mall, the largest mall in México and the fifth-largest worldwide. Visitors can also visit El Obispado, where you will see a flag that is 164 x 65 feet and weighs 550 lbs. In addition, there are markets with a wide variety of food and crafts. Monterrey’s suburbs offer additional shopping options, with malls that rival any in North America.