This is an awesome park with spectacular views of the mountains around. I loved the visit to the…read moreSteel museum as well. Definitely worthy of a stop when combined with a Santa Lucia boat ride.

This is a fantastic place to take a stroll while getting away from the metropolis for a bit. We…read morewalked a lot and felt Very safe the entire time. This very large open space park has multiple entrance points. We walked here all the way from the starting of the Rio Santa Lucia, back at the downtown area of Monterrey. It was a long walk but didn't seem so. Here, you'll find plenty of shaded places to sit and relax. They have good clean restrooms, as well as places to buy typical street food snacks. They do have a high end restaurant that requires reservations and a lookout point. We didn't do either of these. We walked all the way to the Puente Verde which is a pedestrian bridge over the main highway.

We have come here multiple times while visiting Monterrey as a way of getting away from the…read morecongestion of the metropolis. The walk is peaceful with plenty of photo opportunities as well as small mom and pop places to grab a snack or bite to eat. The entire walk from end to end didn't take us very long. We walked slowly, it took us a little over an hour. There is a boat tour that starts at one end and drops you off at the other end.

This is a must do in Monterrey. Note that it gets super busy, so you want to time it right. We went…read moreonce and left since the lines were too long. We went back the next day when it was drizzling a little, and thankfully, there wasn't a line that time. The ride to Fundidora was enjoyable and relaxing.

Beautiful park in the mountains just outside Monterrey! Great trails for hiking, biking, or a…read morescenic walk, with stunning views of the city and surrounding Sierra Madre. Well-maintained, peaceful, and perfect for nature lovers or a weekend escape. Note that getting an Uber can be tricky since the park is HUGE once you get to the main entrance and there is a lot more to drive to which Uber's may or may not be willing to take you to. We got a driver who we paid extra outside Uber to take us further into the park.

Parque Ecológico Chipinque is a must for hikers, nature lovers, and adventure enthusiasts visiting…read moreMonterrey/San Pedro Garza García. I dedicated a full day to exploring the park and ended up hiking roughly 14 miles roundtrip from the visitor center to El Pinal Viewpoint. It was the longest and hardest hike I've ever done on vacation (with roughly 2,500 feet of elevation gain), but it was so worth it!

The largest plaza in the country. Great place to visit multiple times since the museums and other…read moretourist spots like Santa Lucia are all within proximity.

Macroplaza is the zocalo, or central plaza, of downtown Monterrey. It is a long green space with…read morefountains, statues, gardens, and monuments. There is a really cool fountain, called Neptune's Fountain, that you can't miss! You can also see the Faro Comercial, which is a bright orange obelisk that is a monument to Monterrey's business orientation. Around the park are also many historical buildings and museums, including the Monterrey Cathedral, the Mexican History Museum, the Monterrey Contemporary Art Museum, and the former palace of the governor. Overall, it's a very nice public space to walk around in and hang out.

Hey man! This area is a little scary - don't walk through here at night - just be careful. A lotta…read morepeople hanging around this whole area. The park is very dark at night so walk around there side where there are more people.