Monterrey Free Tour

Join this free tour of Monterrey to explore emblematic sites in the historic center of Nuevo León's capital, including the Macroplaza, Barrio Antiguo, and key museums from the outside.

Free Tour Details

We will meet in front of the Palacio Municipal de Monterrey to begin the tour. We'll first visit the Monterrey Cathedral, known for its historical significance. The tour continues to the Macroplaza, the fourth largest square in the world at 98.84 acres (40 hectares), where you can see ancient monuments, colonial buildings, and fountains.

Next, we will explore the Barrio Antiguo, Monterrey's most bohemian neighborhood, renowned for fashion, art, culture, and nightlife. Culinary variety and leisure options abound in this vibrant area.

We will walk by the exteriors of important museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey, the Museo del Noreste, and the Mexican History Museum. While we won't enter these sites, we will discuss their collections and exhibitions. This will surely inspire future visits.

The tour concludes at Paseo Santa Lucía, an artificial canal and a local favorite in Nuevo León, stretching 1.55 miles (2.5 kilometers), making it the longest artificial river in Latin America.