Monterrey, known as the Sultan of the North, is located in Mexico’s northern region, 452 mi northeast of Guadalajara and 616 mi north of Mexico City. The climate is hot, with an average temperature of 73º F; however it can reach 113º F during the summer.

Monterrey is the state capital of Nuevo Leon and it ranks among Mexico’s three most important cities, thanks to its important commercial and industrial activity. In addition, it offers countless tourist attractions, such as its colonial and contemporary architecture. Here you can see the contrast of new and old as you marvel at beautiful buildings like the Palacio del Obispado and the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Contemporary Art Museum). At the Macro Plaza, the heart of Monterrey, you’ll see imposing civic and religious edifices. There you also can visit interesting museums that house valuable exhibits offering an overview of the city’s 400 year history.

In the surrounding areas you can enjoy gorgeous natural scenery at the Cascada Cola de Caballo National Park and Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. The latter, one of the nation’s largest parks, consists of the Chipinque Ecological Park, the Cañon de la Huasteca (Huasteca Canyon) and the Cerro de la Silla, ideal spots for camping, ecotourism and adventure tourism.

Due to the city’s importance as an industrial center and its proximity to the United States, Monterrey is an excellent place for shopping thanks to its modern malls. As for regional cuisine, during your visit be sure to try cabrito asado (roast kid), one of the state’s most famous dishes.

February 2 ^nd Candlemas Day.Celebrated with candlelit processions and dancing in many towns throughout the country, this holiday marks the end of the Christmas celebration. On this national holiday, families and friends gather together to enjoy tamales and atole (a hot, sweet drink thickened with corn flour).

Holy Week Between March and April.  Beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday, the week's religious celebrations include reenactments of the events leading up to Christ's crucifixion.

September 16^th Mexican Independence Day.Mexico celebrates its declaration of independence from Spain in 1810. The night of September 15, marks "El Grito," a dramatic reenactment of revolutionary FatherHidalgo's call for his fellow Mexicans to join the uprising, which takes place at city halls across the country.

September 20th to December 8th 2007: Forum Universal de las Culturas. It is a worldwide event that happens every 4 years and  gaders people all around the world. This year the event is taking place in Monterrey and the objective is to think and talk about solutions and issues that matters the entire world like peace, education, knoledge, conservation , among others.

November 2^nd Day of the Dead. The most colorful annual festival on the Mexican calendar, commemorating departed loved ones. During this festival, the dead have divine permission to visit friends and relatives on earth. The living welcome the souls of the departed with offerings incorporating their favorite foods and beverages, as well as marigolds and candles.

December 12^th  Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The most important holiday in Mexico in which millions of pilgrims converge on the Mexico City Basilica of the country’s patron saint to pay tribute. The square in front of the Basilica is a stage for singing, dancing and celebration.