November 5, 6 and 7. Cintermex. Monterrey, Mexico
Why here?
Monterrey is a young and creative city with excellent universities and many leading companies. We always have new people, ideas and projects.
Decades ago, Monterrey jumpstarted the industrialization of Mexico. Now we want to be the first Mexican city with an economy based on knowledge and technology.
How to get there
By air
Mariano Escobedo airport is 15 miles from the city. There are direct flights from almost all cities in Mexico and some foreign cities such as Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, New York and Madrid.
To reach the city, you need to take a taxi. A 30-40 minute drive costs about 250 pesos (25 USD).
By land
Monterrey is 600 miles from Mexico City and 185 miles from the US border. It is well connected with highways. Use the federal government tool Rutas punto a punto to plan your route by car. (Available in Spanish only)
Venue
Cintermex
Av. Fundidora 501
Col. Obrera
Monterrey, N.L.
64010 México
Accommodation
| Antarisuite Galerias 01800-834-3800 ó +52 (81) 8318-0444 Ext. 604 reservas@hotelantaris.com |
$877.50 MXN TAX included Code: UA-WEB08 |
| Holiday Inn Parque Fundidora 01800-772-7083 ó +52 (81) 8369-6000 reservaciones.pf@hotelesmilenium.com |
$1,519.83 MXN TAX included Code: UAWEB |
Where to go
Fundidora Park
A beautiful park created in an old industrial site, Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey. There is an art gallery, two large auditoriums and a theme park.
Barrio Antiguo
The oldest area of the city. A good place for to enjoy a cup of coffee or the nightlife.
MARCO, Museo del Vidrio, Museo de Historia Mexicana
MARCO has excellent contemporary art exhibitions. The Museo del Vidrio (Glass Museum) has a collection of glass articles and art on display, as well as an exhibition on Napoleon. The Museo de Historia Mexicana has an interesting permanent exhibition about Mexican History.
Obispado
The bishop's palace was the scene of the 1847 Battle of Monterrey against the United States.
Parque Chipinque
A pine forest and a good view from the Sierra Madre Oriental.
On the outskirts
Grutas de García
Cañón de la Huasteca
Cola de Caballo Waterfall
La Estanzuela Park
Villa de Santiago
For more information check out the Tourism in Monterrey
