City of Monterrey Ciudad de Monterrey
Coat of arms
Nickname: The City of the Mountains
Motto: El Trabajo templa el Espíritu
Location of Monterrey in northern Mexico
Coordinates: 25°40′N 100°18′W / 25.667, -100.3
Country	Mexico
State	Nuevo León
Founded	20 September 1596
Government
- Mayor	Adalberto Madero ( PAN)
Area
- City	860 km² (332 sq mi)
Elevation	537 m (1,762 ft)
Population (2005)
- City	1,133,814
- Density	1,989/km² (5,151.5/sq mi)
- Metro	3,664,334
- Demonym	Regiomontano
Time zone	Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.monterrey.gob.mx

Monterrey IPA: [ˌmontɛˈrei] (Spanish: Monterrey (help· info)) is the capital city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León and a municipality of the same name. Also known as the "City of the Mountains" and "Sultana del Norte" (Sultan of the North), the city is a modern industrial and business center.(RPG) It is the third most populated metropolitan area in the country, has the highest GDP per capita of all metropolitan areas in Mexico ^[1] and is the second largest area after Mexico City. The whole metropolitan area has been ranked as having the highest GDP per capita and as the most secure conurbation in Latin America in 2005^[2] The city is named after the Countess of Monterrei (a city in Galicia, Spain) wife of the Viceroy of New Spain Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monterrey. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... EXAMPLE:Laughbox,Blondie,BamBam,Pinkie,etc. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (960x720, 69 KB) Map of location of Monterrey, Mexico within the country and state of Nuevo Leon. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... The United Mexican States are a federation made up by thirty-one free and sovereign states. ... Nuevo León (Spanish for New León, after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events February 5 - 26 catholics crucified in Nagasaki, Japan. ... A presidente municipal (Spanish for municipal president) is the chief of government of municipios in Mexico. ... Adalberto Arturo Madero Quiroga (b. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The National Action Party (Spanish: Partido Acción Nacional), known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian Democratic party and one of the three main political parties in Mexico. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Image File history File links Monterrey. ... Nuevo León (Spanish for New León, after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. ... The Municipality of Monterrey is one of the 51 subdivisions of the State of Nuevo León. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Situation in Ourense in Galicia Monterrei is a municipality in Ourense (province) in the Galicia region of north-west Spain. ... Galicia (Spain) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... map of New Spain in red, with territories claimed but not controlled in orange. ... Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monterrey, Viceroy of New Spain (1595-1603) and of Peru (1604-06) Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monterrey (Spanish: Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, conde de Monterrey) (1560, Monterrey, Spain—March 16, 1606, Peru), Spanish nobleman, the ninth...

History

See also articles in the category History of Monterrey

Cerro de la Silla, the city's most recognized symbol.

The Bishopric Palace (18th Century)

In the mid-1500s, the valley which Monterrey now occupies, was known as the Extremadura Valley, an area largely unexplored by the Spanish. Several expeditions led by Alberto del Canto tried to colonize the area, the most important in 1577 but were always unsuccessful because the population left for more prosperous towns. The Spanish expeditionary Luis Carvajal y de la Cueva negotiated with King Philip II of Spain to establish a territory in northern New Spain, which would be called the New Kingdom of León. In 1580 he arrived in the newly granted lands but it was not until 1582 that he established a settlement called San Luis Rey de Francia within present-day Monterrey. The New Kingdom of León was an enormous area extending westwards from the port of Tampico to the limits of New Galicia (now State of Jalisco), and around 1,000 kilometers northwards. Carvajal's plans of colonization were frustrated by the Spanish Inquisition that accused and jailed him. For 8 years the Kingdom was abandoned and uninhabited but finally, a third expedition of twelve families led by Diego de Montemayor founded Ciudad Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey (Metropolitan City of Our Lady of Monterrey) on September 20, 1596, next to a spring called Ojos de Agua de Santa Lucia, where the Museum of Mexican History is now located. Download high resolution version (1984x998, 1181 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1984x998, 1181 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Cerro de la Silla (Spanish for Saddle Hill), named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, is a famous symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1932x2576, 1140 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Monterrey Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1932x2576, 1140 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Monterrey Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Facade of the Palacio del Obispado The Palacio del Obispado (Spanish for Bishops Palace) is one Monterreys oldest buildings. ... The decade of years from 1500 to 1509, inclusive. ... Alberto del Canto was born as a Portuguese Alberto do Canto on the Isle of Terceira, Azores, in 1547. ... Events March 17 - formation of the Cathay Company to send Martin Frobisher back to the New World for more gold May 28 - Publication of the Bergen Book, better known as the Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord, one of the Lutheran confessional writings. ... Luis Carvajal y de la Cueva was born in Magadouro, Portugal, in 1539 in a family of Jewish converts to Catholicism. ... Philip II (Spanish: ; Portuguese: ) (May 21, 1527 – September 13, 1598) was King of Spain from 1556 until 1598, King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until 1598, king consort of England (as husband of Mary I) from 1554 to 1558, Lord of the Seventeen Provinces (holding various titles for the... map of New Spain in red, with territories claimed but not controlled in orange. ... Events March 1 - Michel de Montaigne signs the preface to his most significant work, Essays. ... Gregorian Calendar switch: Year 1582 involved conversion to the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about a city in Mexico. ... Nueva Galicia (New Galicia) was a region of New Spain. ... Location within Mexico Country Capital Municipalities 126 Largest City Guadalajara Government  - Governor Emilio González Márquez (PAN)  - Federal Deputies PAN: 18 PRI: 1  - Federal Senators Eva Contreras (PAN) Héctor Pérez (PAN) Ramiro Hernández (PRI) Area Ranked 6th  - State 30,534. ... A kilometre (American spelling: kilometer) (symbol: km) is a unit of length equal to 1000 metres (from the Greek words khilia = thousand and metro = count/measure). ... This article is about one of the historical Inquisitions. ... Diego de Montemayor is credited with the founding of Monterrey, which is the capital of the Mexican northeastern state of Nuevo Leon, in September 12 1596. ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events February 5 - 26 catholics crucified in Nagasaki, Japan. ...

Fray Servando Teresa de Mier.

Gen. Mariano Escobedo.

During the years of Spanish Rule, Monterrey remained a small city, and its population varied from a few hundred to only dozens. The city was a place that facilitated trade between San Antonio (now in Texas), Tampico and from Saltillo to the center of the country. Tampico's port brought many products from Europe, while Saltillo concentrated the Northern Territories trade with the capital, Mexico City. San Antonio was the key trade point with the northern foreign colonies (British and French). Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 421 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1912 × 2720 pixel, file size: 395 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Mariano Escobedo, a 19th century Mexican general and former governor of Nuevo León. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 421 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1912 × 2720 pixel, file size: 395 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Mariano Escobedo, a 19th century Mexican general and former governor of Nuevo León. ... Mariano Escobedo (January 16, 1826 - May 22, 1902) Military man and Mexican politician. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Bexar County Government  - Mayor Phil Hardberger Area  - City  412. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... This article is about a city in Mexico. ... Saltillo is a city in northeast Mexico, located at 25°42′ N 101°00′ W. It is the current capital of the state of Coahuila. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México, D.F. or simply México) is the capital city of Mexico. ...

In the 19th Century after the Mexican Independence War, Monterrey rose as a key economic center for the newly formed nation, especially due to its balanced ties between Europe (with its connections to Tampico), the United States (with its connections to San Antonio), and the capital (through Saltillo). In 1824 the New Kingdom of León became the State of Nuevo León and Monterrey was selected as its capital. However, the political instability that followed the first 50 years of the new country allowed two American invasions and an internal secession war, during which the Governor of the State annexed the Coahuila and Tamaulipas states, designating Monterrey as the capital of the enlarged state. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Mexican War of Independence, which lasted from 1810 to 1821, was Mexicos struggle for independence against Spanish colonial rule. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Nuevo León (Spanish for New León, after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. ... Coahuila (formal name: Coahuila de Zaragoza) is one of Mexicos 31 component states. ... Tamaulipas is a state in the northeast of Mexico. ...

In 1846, the earliest large-scale engagement of the Mexican-American War took place in the city, known as the Battle of Monterrey. Mexican forces were forced to surrender but only after successfully repelling US forces during the first few advances on the city. The battle inflicted high casualties on both sides, much of them resulting from hand-to-hand combat within the city center walls. 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United States Mexico Commanders Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott Stephen W. Kearney Antonio López de Santa Anna Mariano Arista Pedro de Ampudia José Mariá Flores Strength 78,790 soldiers 25,000–40,000 soldiers Casualties KIA: 1733 Total dead: 13,271 Wounded: 4,152 AWOL: 9,200+ 25,000... The Battle of Monterrey (September 21–September 23, 1846) was an engagement in the Mexican-American War in which General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North managed to fight US troops to a standstill at the important fortress town of Monterrey. ...

Most of the generals in the Mexican War against France were natives of the city, including Mariano Escobedo, Juan Zuazua and Jerónimo Treviño. Combatants Second Mexican Empire Second French Empire United Kingdom Spain Austria-Hungary Belgium Republic of Mexico Strength 38,493 French soldiers, 7000 Austro-Hungarian volunteers, 2000 Belgian volunteers ~80,000 Casualties 6,654 French killed and wounded 12,000 Mexican killed and wounded Emperor Maximilian Napoleon III of France Ju... Mariano Escobedo (January 16, 1826 - May 22, 1902) Military man and Mexican politician. ...

Palace of the State Government

During the last decade of the 19th Century, the city of Monterrey gained access to the railroads, which benefitted industry. It was during this period that José Eleuterio González founded the Colegio Civil, an early effort to create a non-religious university in Monterrey; he also founded the Hospital Civil which is now one of the best public hospitals in the northeast of Mexico, and serves as medical school support to the School of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL). Vicente Ferrara founded the Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey^[3], a steel-producing company that accelerated the already fast industrialization of the city and became one of the world's biggest at its time. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2154x1704, 1072 KB) Close up to the entrance of the Government Palace of the Mexican State of Nuevo León. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2154x1704, 1072 KB) Close up to the entrance of the Government Palace of the Mexican State of Nuevo León. ... The facade of the Palacio de Gobierno The Palacio de Gobierno is the name given to the neoclassical construction located in the northernmost point of the Macroplaza in Monterrey, the capital city of the State of Nuevo León. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dr. José Eleuterio González Mendoza also known as Gonzalitos (1813-02-20 – 1888-04-04) was a medical doctor, philanthropist and professor from Guadalajara, Mexico. ... The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Spanish: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL) is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey and several campuses in various municipalities of the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León. ...

The Lighthouse of Commerce

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The city has hosted international events such as the 2002 United Nation Conference on Financing for Development with the participation of more than 50 Heads of State and Government, as well as other ministers and senior delegates from over 150 countries. The conference resulted in the adoption of the Monterrey Consensus, which has become one relevant reference point for international development and cooperation. In 2004, the OAS Special Summit of the Americas was attended by almost all the presidents of the Americas. In 1986, several official games of the 1986 FIFA World Cup were hosted. Also see: 2002 (number). ... UN and U.N. redirect here. ... The Monterrey Consensus was adopted by Heads of State and Government on 22 March 2002 at the United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (see: http://www. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Headquarters Washington, D.C. Official languages English, French, Spanish, Portuguese Membership 35 countries Leaders  -  Secretary General José Miguel Insulza (since 26 May 2005) Establishment  -  Charter first signed 30 April 1948 in effect 1 December 1951  Website http://www. ... This article is under construction. ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, trade unions, universities, and countries. ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World, consisting of the continents of North America[1] and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ...

In 2007, Monterrey will hold the Universal Forum of Cultures. The cost of holding this event is stirring controversy in the community, but also bringing a necessary upgrade of the current urban infrastructure. Mexico! Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 is an international civil-society event that will take place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, starting September and ending in December. ...

Geography

The city of Monterrey is located at 25°40′N, 100°18′W, and 530 metres (1,740 ft) above the sea level in northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The Santa Catarina River—dry most of the year—bisects the city. The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, oficially called Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey (English: Metropolitan Zone of Monterrey). ... Apodaca is a city that is part of the Greater Monterrey metropolitan area. ... General Escobedo is a city in Nuevo León, Mexico, located just north of Monterrey. ... García, is a municipality located to the northwest of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... The city of Guadalupe is located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. ... Ciudad Benito Juárez, or simply Juárez, is the name of a city located in the eastern part of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Salinas Victoria, is a municipality located to the north of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a municipality that is part of the Greater Monterrey metropolitan area. ... Nickname: Motto: Libertad con Orden y Justicia (Freedom with Order and Justice) Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Nuevo León Founded November 20, 1596 Government  - Mayor Fernando Margáin Berlanga ( PAN) Area  - City 69. ... Santa Catarina is a city in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Santiago is a municipality located in the center of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. ... Nuevo León (Spanish for New León, after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. ... Coahuila (formal name: Coahuila de Zaragoza) is one of Mexicos 31 component states. ... Nuevo León (Spanish for New León, after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. ...

Monterrey lies at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, which start abruptly south of the city. A small hill, the Cerro del Topo and the smaller Topo Chico are located in the suburbs of San Nicolás de los Garza and Escobedo. West of the city rises the Cerro de las Mitras (Mountain of the Mitres), which resemble the profile of several bishops with their mitres. The Sierra Madre Oriental is a mountain range in northeastern Mexico, spanning 1000 km from Coahuila south through Nuevo León, southwest Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, to northern Puebla and Querétaro, where it joins with the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Eje Volcánico Transversal of central Mexico. ... For exotic financial options, see Mountain range (options). ... Cerro del Topo Chico (literal English: Small Mole Hill) is found west to the city of San Nicolás de los Garza and the northern limits of Monterrey, both cities found in the mexican state of Nuevo León. ... Cerro del Topo Chico (literal English: Small Mole Hill) is found west to the city of San Nicolás de los Garza and the northern limits of Monterrey, both cities found in the mexican state of Nuevo León. ... Cerro de las Mitras (English: Miter Hill or Miter Mountain), named for its distinctive miter-shaped structures at the very top viewed from the northern side, is a another symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      This article... This article is about the ceremonial head-dress; see also mitre (disambiguation). ...

Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) dominates the view east of the city. Cerro de la Loma Larga—South of the Santa Catarina river—separates Monterrey from the suburb of San Pedro Garza García. At the summit of the Cerro del Obispado, north of the river, is the historic Bishopric Palace (Obispado), site of one of the most important battles of the Mexican-American War. Cerro de la Silla (Spanish for Saddle Hill), named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, is a famous symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Cerro de la Loma Larga (literal English for: Long Slope Hill), located in the Monterrey, Nuevo León metropolitan area is a lower extension of the Sierra Madre Oriental. ... The Cerro del Obispado (Spanish for Bishopric hill) is a famous landmark in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, named after the building constructed in the middle of the hill by the end of the 18th century. ... Combatants United States Mexico Commanders Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott Stephen W. Kearney Antonio López de Santa Anna Mariano Arista Pedro de Ampudia José Mariá Flores Strength 78,790 soldiers 25,000–40,000 soldiers Casualties KIA: 1733 Total dead: 13,271 Wounded: 4,152 AWOL: 9,200+ 25,000...

Natural areas

The mountains surrounding Monterrey offer a breathtaking landscape harboring many canyons, trails and roads, which cross deserts and forests. Suitable trails are available for casual hikers to expert rockclimbers. The Sierra Madre Oriental mountains south of the city are included in the "Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey" (National Park), which was added to UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program of Biosphere Reserves in 2006.^[4] Climbers on Valkyrie at the Roaches. ...

Cumbres de Monterrey includes:

• Parque Ecológico Chipinque,^[5] which contains forested areas (oak and oak-pine mainly).^[6][7][8] Parque Ecológico Chipinque is within a 10-minute drive from downtown Monterrey; this park and the adjacent park land include spectacular scenery of mountains and forests.

• La Estanzuela state park, about 7 km (4 mi) south of downtown Monterrey and includes a small river and forested area.^[9].

• La Huasteca, with vertical-walled cliffs and canyons in a desert setting by the city. It is in Santa Catarina, west of downtown towards Saltillo.

Birding is also a popular activity around Monterrey.^[10] La Huasteca La Huasteca is the first climbing area in Monterrey Mexico, only 15 minutes from the city. ... Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed American origin; birdwatching is (or more correctly, was) the commonly-used word in Great Britain and Ireland and by non-birders in the United States. ...

Demographics

The municipality has a population of 1,138,335 inhabitants.^[11] With 3,612,991 inhabitants,^[12]the Monterrey metropolitan area is the third most populous city in Mexico. It is composed of the adjacent cities (municipalities) of: Apodaca, Escobedo, García, Guadalupe, Juárez, Salinas Victoria, San Nicolás de los Garza, San Pedro Garza García, Santa Catarina, and Santiago.^[13] The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, oficially called Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey (English: Metropolitan Zone of Monterrey). ... Aside from the Metropolitan area of Mexico City, megacities in Mexico are usually not well defined. ... Apodaca is a city that is part of the Greater Monterrey metropolitan area. ... General Escobedo is a city in Nuevo León, Mexico, located just north of Monterrey. ... García, is a municipality located to the northwest of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... The city of Guadalupe is located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. ... Ciudad Benito Juárez, or simply Juárez, is the name of a city located in the eastern part of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Salinas Victoria, is a municipality located to the north of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a municipality that is part of the Greater Monterrey metropolitan area. ... Nickname: Motto: Libertad con Orden y Justicia (Freedom with Order and Justice) Coordinates: , Country Mexico State Nuevo León Founded November 20, 1596 Government  - Mayor Fernando Margáin Berlanga ( PAN) Area  - City 69. ... Santa Catarina is a city in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ...

Monterrey is the second most important financial and manufacturing hub after Mexico City.

Climate

Monterrey has a humid subtropical climate. Its weather, though reasonably pleasant in spring and autumn, is hot in the summer; the average high reaches 35 °C (95 °F) in August, with an average low of 23 °C (74 °F). Winters are cool but not cold. The average January high is 19 °C (67 °F) and the average low in January is 8 °C (48 °F); however, temperatures below freezing are exceedingly rare.^[14] Rainfall is scarce, but more prominent during May through September. Humidity in winter can be high, although without showers. Snowfall is a very rare event. The humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and chilly to mild winters. ...

The weather affects life in Monterrey in a number of ways. Air-conditioning is essential, though fortunately widespread in private and public buildings. Strolling streets becomes a rarity among regios in summer and has conditioned a car-driven way to get around the city, which is quite different from what is seen in the more hospitable, walkable cities of Central Mexico. Unlike other Mexican homes across the country, regios keep two completely separate sets of garments at home, each of which will never be worn for a 6 month period or so. Weather also determines the relative scarcity of tall trees within the city. Drinks are always served as cold as possible.

Government

Monterrey City Hall

Monterrey and its metropolitan area are municipalities each of them governed by a democratically elected Presidente Municipal (Municipal President) or Mayor for a period of 3 years with no right to reelection. The political environment is one of civility and in the last decade political parties have been alternating office. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 847 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Palacio Municipal de Monterrey (Monterrey City Hall). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1632 × 1224 pixel, file size: 847 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Palacio Municipal de Monterrey (Monterrey City Hall). ... The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, oficially called Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey (English: Metropolitan Zone of Monterrey). ...

The City Council of Monterrey (Cabildo de Monterrey) is an organ integrated by the Mayor, the Regidores and the Síndicos. The Mayor is the executor of the determinations of the City Council and the person directly in charge of the public municipal administration. The Regidores represent the community and their mission is to collectively define the city policies in all the subjects affecting it. The Síndicos are in charge of watching and legally defend the city interests, as well as in charge of watching the City Treasury status and the municipal patrimony ^[15].

The current Mayor of Monterrey is Adalberto Madero (PAN), and he will remain in office until October 31, 2009. He was elected mayor in the past municipal election on July 2, 2006 (Official results: PAN 45.51%, PRI 43.63%, PRD 4.9%, Others 2.85%). ^[16] List of governors and municipal presidents of Monterrey (municipality) See also Governor of Nuevo León External links History of Monterrey Official site of the government of Monterrey (municipality) Categories: | ... Adalberto Arturo Madero Quiroga (b. ... The National Action Party (Spanish: Partido Acción Nacional), known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian Democratic party and one of the three main political parties in Mexico. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The political parties with representation in the city are the Institutional Revolutionary Party or PRI, the National Action Party or PAN, the Party of the Democratic Revolution or PRD, the Labor Party or PT, the Green Party, Convergence, Social Democratic and Farmer Alternative and Nueva Alianza. The Institutional Revolutionary Party (Spanish: Partido Revolucionario Institucional or PRI) is a Mexican political party that wielded hegemonic power in the country—under a succession of names—for more than 70 years. ... The National Action Party (Spanish: Partido Acción Nacional), known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian Democratic party and one of the three main political parties in Mexico. ... The Party of the Democratic Revolution (in Spanish: Partido de la Revolución Democrática, PRD) is one of the three main political parties in Mexico. ... Party of Labour (Partido del Trabajo, abbreviated to PT) is a nationally recognized political party in Mexico founded on December 8, 1990. ... The Green Ecological Party of Mexico (Spanish: Partido Verde Ecologista de México, known by the abbreviation PVEM) is one of the six political parties to enjoy representation in the Mexican Congress. ... Convergence (Spanish: Convergencia) is a political party in Mexico. ... Social Democratic and Farmer Alternative (in Spanish: Alternativa Socialdemócrata y Campesina) is a Mexican political party of recent formation. ... The New Alliance Party (in Spanish language Partido Nueva Alianza or PNA) is one of the political parties of Mexico of most recent creation. ...

Public safety

Monterrey was ranked as the most secure city in Latin America ^[17] and Mexico in 2005, and one of the two most secure in 2006. It is the only large metropolitan area of Mexico that boasts crime rates below the national average. Nuevo León state's capital, the metropolitan area and 2 of its surrounding municipalities (Salinas Victoria and Santiago) reported 8,034 crimes for every 100,000 people in 2004^{[citation needed]}, whereas the national average of criminal incidence was 11,246 for every 100,000 people. Salinas Victoria, is a municipality located to the north of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Santiago is a municipality located in the center of the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

From 2003 to 2007, however, the city saw its share of drug violence related to turf battles between warring cartels.

There are two police departments guarding the city, the Police of the City of Monterrey ^[18] (locally known as the Policía Regia), dependant of the municipal government, and the State Public Safety ^[19]. The Policía Regia protects the city's downtown and main areas, while the State Public Safety is in charge of the farthest areas.

There are two major emergency telephone numbers: Monterrey Emergencies telephone is 060 ^[20] and the Metropolitan Area Emergency Number is 066.

Infrastructure

Transportation

See also articles in the category Transportation in Monterrey

Metrorrey Subway Station

Monterrey is well connected with the USA border, the sea and inland Mexico through several modern roads, including the Carretera Nacional (also known as the Panamerican Highway) that runs from Nuevo Laredo to México City and south, and the Carretera Interoceánica connecting Matamoros with the port of Mazatlán on the Pacific; it is also crossed by highways 40, 45, 57. The divided highway Monterrey-Saltillo-Matehuala-Mexico City is the main land corridor to interior Mexico. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (928x696, 109 KB) Summary Photographed by uploader. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (928x696, 109 KB) Summary Photographed by uploader. ... The Monterrey Metro is the most modern metro system in Mexico; providing the major northern city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, with fast and efficient mass transit services, it also has a solid reputation for safety. ... The border between Mexico and the United States spans four U.S. states, six Mexican states, and has over twenty commercial crossings. ... Mexicos Federal Highway 85 starts at the U.S.-Mexico border in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. ... The Pan-American Highway (Carretera Panamericana in Spanish) is a collective system of roads, approximately 16,000 miles (25,750 km) long, that nearly links the mainland nations of the Americas in a roughly unified stretch of highway. ... Motto: Siempre Con La Patria Settled 1847 Government  - Presidente Municipal Daniel Peña Area  - City 1,334. ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the federal capital of, and largest city in, Mexico. ... Mexican Federal Highway 40, also called the Carretera Interoceánica (Interoceanic Highway) is a road beginning at Reynosa, Tamaulipas, and ending at Mazatlán, Sinaloa, at the pacific coast. ... The name Matamoros, meaning Moor-killer or Moor-slayer in Spanish, may refer to: People Santiago Matamoros, St. ... Coordinates: , Country State Municipality Mazatlán Government  - Mayor Alejandro Higuera Osuna Area  - Municipality 3,068. ... Saltillo is a city in northeast Mexico, located at 25°42′ N 101°00′ W. It is the current capital of the state of Coahuila. ... Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México, D.F. or simply México) is the capital city of Mexico. ...

Puente de la Unidad at night

There are several between-cities bus lines at the bus station downtown. Buses are modern and efficient, with many arrivals and departures everyday into deeper Mexico, to the U.S. border and into the United States. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (960x720, 324 KB) A picture of the Puente atirantado from the city of Monterrey, Mexico I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (960x720, 324 KB) A picture of the Puente atirantado from the city of Monterrey, Mexico I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Viaducto de la Unidad, Monterrey, México Puente de la Unidad or Viaducto de la Unidad is a cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Santa Catarina River and connects the cities of Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. ...

Monterrey is also connected by at least three important railroad freight lines: Nuevo Laredo-Mexico City, Monterrey-Tampico, and Monterrey-Pacific (Mazatlán). This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... Motto: Siempre Con La Patria Settled 1847 Government  - Presidente Municipal Daniel Peña Area  - City 1,334. ... Coordinates: , Country State Municipality Mazatlán Government  - Mayor Alejandro Higuera Osuna Area  - Municipality 3,068. ...

Public transportation in the city includes a modern but limited in length, rapid transit system or metro with only two lines ^[21][22], the Metro Línea 2 is currently being expanded to the north of the city, and construction works are estimated to finish by September 2007. There are many city bus lines that vary in quality and route, although by decree, all bus lines (privately funded) had to change their vehicles by January 2007. Thousands of economical and efficient taxi cabs can also be found. Traffic jams, although less impressive than those seen in other Latin American big cities, are becoming more frequent, primarily at rush hours. The Monterrey Metro is the most modern metro system in Mexico, being most advanced in its service infrastructure; providing the major northern city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, with fast and efficient mass transit services for 15% of its territory. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Airports

Monterrey International Airport

There are two international airports: General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (served by major international carriers and moving more than 5 million passengers in 2006^{[citation needed]}) and Del Norte International Airport, a primarily private airport. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 572 KB) The author of this picture is: Eugenio De la Garza This picture was taken on May 1st, 2006 at about 11:00PM Central Time. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 572 KB) The author of this picture is: Eugenio De la Garza This picture was taken on May 1st, 2006 at about 11:00PM Central Time. ... General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (IATA: MTY, ICAO: MMMY) is an international airport located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Del Norte International Airport (IATA: NTR, ICAO: MMAN) is an airport located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, working as a secondary airport for Mexicos third largest city. ...

Monterrey is linked through frequent non-stop flights to many Mexican cities and to key United States hubs (Atlanta, Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Houston-Intercontinental). There is also a twice a week non-stop service to Madrid, Spain, operated by Aeroméxico and another planned to Paris, France. According to Aeromexico, Monterrey is the second most important city for its operating routes. ^[23] This article is about the Spanish capital. ... AeroMéxico, is an airline based in Mexico City, Mexico. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...

Five airlines have their operational bases and headquarters in Monterrey, Aviacsa, Aerolitoral, a new LCC Viva Aerobus; and two charter airlines, Magnicharters and Aladia. There is no public transportation from Monterrey International Airport to the city. However, a cartel of taxi services link the airport with the city and charge around $20 US for a one-way ride to the city. From this airport, there is a bus shuttle to nearby Saltillo^[24]. Inter-city bus services run daily into the interior, as well as north to the US border and points beyond. Aviacsa (Consorcio Aviaxsa, S.A. de C.V.) is an airline based in Monterrey, Mexico. ... -- The airline was recently rebranded and will be launched as Aeroméxico Connect, further information will be added as soon as possible. ... Boeing 737-200 of low-cost Irish airline Ryanair A low-cost carrier (also known as a no-frills or discount carrier) is an airline that offers low fares but eliminates most traditional passenger services. ... Viva Aerobus is a low cost airline part-owned by the founders of Europes biggest low-frills carrier, Ryanair. ... For the American pop-punk band, see Cartel (band). ...

Hospitals

Monterrey has some of the best hospitals in Mexico, especially in cancer treatment, heart diseases, obesity surgery and plastic surgery. There are public and private hospital care. The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) have two major regional hospitals in the city, the Specialities Regional Hospital # 33 and the Gynecology and Obsterics Regional Hospital, serving also the northeastern states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Several smaller IMSS hospitals can be found such as the Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital and the General Hospital # 25. State government owns the Metropolitan Hospital, located in the suburb of San Nicolás de los Garza and it is building the Hospital of the Children and Mother Care in Guadalupe suburb. The Mexican Social Security Institute (Spanish: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, IMSS) a governmental organization that attends to public health, pensions and social security in Mexico. ... Coahuila (formal name: Coahuila de Zaragoza) is one of Mexicos 31 component states. ... Tamaulipas is a state in the northeast of Mexico. ... San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a municipality that is part of the Greater Monterrey metropolitan area. ... The city of Guadalupe is located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. ...

The University of Nuevo León runs the public University Hospital, with a high-level shock-trauma unit and a specialized clinic for child cancer treatment. It is recognized as the best public hospital in the city and the UANL School of Medicine as one of the best in the country. On the other hand the Monterrey Tec runs the San José Hospital, as a private medical center. UANL is the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, located in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico. ... ITESM Main Building (Rectoría) and mural ITESM is the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, also known as the Tec de Monterrey, or simply Tec. Originated in Monterrey, Mexico, it has currently over 30 satellite locations throughout the country. ...

Several world class hospitals such as the Hospital OCA, the largest private hospital in Mexico ^[25], Christus Muguerza Hospital, Santa Engracia Hospital, San Vicente Hospital and the San Lucas Hospital (Plastic Surgery) can be found in the city and its metropolitan area. The terms First World, Second World, and Third World were used to divide the nations of Earth into three broad categories. ...

Economy

La Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma.

See also Companies based in Monterrey

Monterrey is a major industrial center among cities in Mexico , producing a GDP of 41.242 billion US dollars (2005). The city's GDP per capita in 2005 was 11,654 US dollars. The city was ranked as the best to do business in Latin America in 2005 and currently is ranked as the third best by the América Economía magazine. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1318x1508, 967 KB) A photograph of La Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma in Monterrey, Mexico. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1318x1508, 967 KB) A photograph of La Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma in Monterrey, Mexico. ... The Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma in Monterrey, Mexico The Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma is a major Mexican brewery, founded in 1890. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... América Economía is a Latin American magazine founded in 1986 by Chilean Elías Selman and Swedish Nils Strandberg. ...

As a result of its strong steel industry, it is often called "the Pittsburgh of Mexico". The city has prominent positions in sectors such as steel, cement, glass, auto parts, and beer. In 1999 Fortune magazine recognized Monterrey as the best city in Latin America in which to do business. The magazine attributes its economic wealth in part to its proximity with the United States-Mexican border and mentions Monterrey as a significant city with economic links to the United States, recognized around the world for its entrepreneurial character. Monterrey is considered one of the best cities for business in the world. ^[26] For other uses, see Steel (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cement (disambiguation). ... Categories: Magazines stubs | Time Warner subsidiaries | Business magazines ... In economics, a business is a legally-recognized organizational entity existing within an economically free country designed to sell goods and/or services to consumers, usually in an effort to generate profit. ...

Industrialization process was accelerated in the mid 19th Century by the Compañia Fundidora de Fierro y Acero Monterrey a steel-processing company. Nowadays Monterrey is home of transnational conglomerates such as Cemex (world's largest cement company), FEMSA (Coca-Cola Latin America), Alfa (petrochemicals, food, telecommunications and auto parts), Axtel (telecommunications), Vitro (glass), Gruma (food), and Banorte (financial services). The FEMSA corporation owns a large brewery, the Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma that produces the brands Sol, Tecate, Indio, Dos Equis and Carta Blanca among others. By the end of the same year, there were more than 13,000 manufacturing companies, 55,000 retail stores, and more than 52,000 service firms in Monterrey.^[27]. Monterrey accounts for about 95% of the State of Nuevo Leon's GDP, and 18% of Mexico's manufactured exports come from this city. ^[28] Cemex SA de CV (NYSE: CX) is the worlds third largest manufacturer of cement[1] and the worlds leading supplier of ready-mix concrete. ... Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A. is a company based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Alfa may mean: Alfa Romeo, an automobile Alfa, an Italian rocket Alfa, a title of respect among the Fula people The letter A in the NATO phonetic alphabet, spelt with an f for the benefit of native speakers of Spanish and other languages that do not spell the f phoneme... Axtel S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTEL), is a Mexican telecommunications company, headquartered in Monterrey, that provides telecommunication products and services in Mexico. ... ... Gruma SAB de CV (NYSE: GMK, BMV: Gruma) is the largest manufacturer of corn flour and tortillas in the world[1]. Its brand names include Maseca, Mission (or Misión, in Mexico), and Guerrero. ... Banorte or Banco Mercantil del Norte is a major bank in Mexico, based in Monterrey. ... Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A. is a company based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. ... The Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma in Monterrey, Mexico The Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma is a major Mexican brewery, founded in 1890. ... Standards Of Learning SOL stands for The Standards Of Learning. ... Tecate is a popular Mexican beer named for the town of Tecate where it was originally produced. ... Manufacturing (from Latin manu factura, making by hand) is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale. ... Other Mexican States Capital Monterrey Other major cities Area 64,924 km² Ranked 13th Population (2000 census) 3,826,240 Ranked 9th Governor (2003-09) José Natividad González Parás (PRI/PVEM) Federal Deputies (11) PRI/PVEM = 10 PAN = 1 Federal Senators PAN = 2 PRI = 1 ISO 3166-2...

Monterrey nightview

The metals sector, dominated by iron and steel, accounted for 6 percent of manufacturing GNP in 1994. ^[29] The steel industry is centered in Monterrey, where the country's first steel mills opened in 1903. Steel processing plants in Monterrey, privatized in 1986, accounted for about half of Mexico's total steel output in the early 1990s. ^[29] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x683, 1396 KB) Nightview of the city of Monterrey, Mexico. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x683, 1396 KB) Nightview of the city of Monterrey, Mexico. ... Measures of national income and output are used in economics to estimate the value of goods and services produced in an economy. ... Steel framework Steel is a metal alloy whose major component is iron, with carbon being the primary alloying material. ...

Monterrey was ranked 94 worldwide and 5 in Latin America in terms of Quality of Life according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting (2006) ^[30], and was ranked number 2 in 2005 and number 4 in 2006, according to America Economia.

Monterrey is also a great city to do shopping. Some of the shopping malls in the city include, Paseo San Pedro, Plaza Fiesta San Agustín, Galerías Monterrey, and Galerías Valle Oriente, which distribute goods and services to the Mexican population. Paseo San Pedro is a small, high-fashion shopping mall in Monterrey, Mexico, located in San Pedro Garza García, in the intersection of Avenida Gómez Morín, Avenida José Vasconcelos, and Calzada del Valle, in front of Los Tubos. ... Plaza Fiesta San Agustín is one of the largest shopping malls in Mexico, and the largest located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey. ... Galerías Monterrey was the first shopping mall in Monterrey, Mexico. ... Galerías Valle Oriente is a shopping mall in Monterrey, Mexico, located in the limits with San Pedro Garza García, in the Lazaro Cardenas Avenue, close to the Valle Oriente upscale development district. ...

Education

Headquarters of the UANL

Main entrance of the ITESM

The Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Autonomous University of Nuevo León, UANL), is the third largest Mexican university and is ranked by the Reader's Digest-AC Nielsen Survey 2005 as the top public university in northeast Mexico.^[31] Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria (University City), covers approximately 67,630,000 square metres (17,000 acres).^[32] The UANL system comprises 26 colleges (faculties), 22 graduate divisions, 24 high schools, 1 center of bilingual education and 3 technical high schools. Image File history File links UANL_rectoria. ... Image File history File links UANL_rectoria. ... UANL is the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, located in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1984x1488, 639 KB) Summary Photo by Nathaniel Sheetz (en) of the mural and rectory at the main entrance of the Monterrey Institute of Technology. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1984x1488, 639 KB) Summary Photo by Nathaniel Sheetz (en) of the mural and rectory at the main entrance of the Monterrey Institute of Technology. ... The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Spanish: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL) is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey and several campuses in various municipalities of the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León. ...

Monterrey is the headquarters of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies, ITESM), a private university ranked by the Reader's Digest-AC Nielsen Survey 2005 as the top university (public or private) in all Mexico. As the center of its own educational network, it has 33 campuses and exchange agreements with more than 400 universities world-wide. ITESM Main Building (Rectoría) and mural ITESM is the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, also known as the Tec de Monterrey, or simply el Tec. Originated in Monterrey, Mexico, it has currently over 30 satellite locations throughout the country. ...

Each semester the Monterrey campus receives more than 600 exchange students from more than 60 different countries.^[33] The Monterrey campus has more than 500 foreign students at ITESM, most of them coming from Central and South America. The campus accounts for about 17,000 students from all regions and states of Mexico; 65% of its students are non-local.

The research at the institute is becoming more important. During 2006, ITESM registered 17 patents in Mexico, with a focus on new technology. 240 professors are part of the National System of Investigators, mainly in the areas of biotechnology, social sciences, medicine, engineering and earth sciences. Its reputation, especially for MBA (EGADE school is one of the best business schools in Latin America) and other managerial and technological programmes is solidly established. EGADE (Escuela de Graduados en Administracion y Direccion de Empresas) is the Graduate School of Business at ITESM (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, aka Monterrey Tech), a university system with 33 campus in 26 cities in Mexico, this institution also maintains nine satellite locations in Latin America...

The city in considered one of the main educational centres in Mexico, with students coming from other Mexican states. Other universities include University of Monterrey (UDEM), Universidad del Norte (UN)^[34] and the Universidad Regiomontana.^[35] The Universidad de Monterrey (UdeM, University of Monterrey) is a higher-learning Catholic institution located in Monterrey. ...

The Biblioteca Central located at the Macroplaza, the Biblioteca Magna Universitaria^[36] and the Biblioteca Alfonsina within the UANL University campus, are the main public libraries in the city.

Culture

Food

Cabrito (kid goat) is Monterrey's most popular traditional dish

The most traditional dish from Monterrey is cabrito al pastor, kid goat cooked on embers based on the Jewish cuisine of the founders of the city. Other local dishes and customs that perhaps date back to the Crypto-Judaism of these founders are the "semita" (bread without leavening), the capirotada dessert (a mix of cooked bread, cheese, raisins, peanuts, and crystallized sugarcane juice), and the relative absence of pork dishes. Another famous local dish is machacado con huevo, prepared eggs, dry beef and salsa. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1792x1200, 1731 KB) Summary Cabritos (goat) in Monterrey, Mexico http://www. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1792x1200, 1731 KB) Summary Cabritos (goat) in Monterrey, Mexico http://www. ... Cabrito is roast goat-kid. ... Cabrito is roast goat-kid. ... Jewish cuisine isnt one unified cuisine, but rather a collection of international cookery traditions, loosely linked by kashrut, the Jewish dietary laws. ... Crypto-Judaism is the secret adherence to Judaism while publicly professing to be of another faith; people who practice crypto-Judaism are referred to as crypto-Jews. The term crypto-Jew is also used to describe descendants of Jews who still (generally secretly) maintain some Jewish traditions, often while adhering... Machacado con huevo translates into shredded with eggs. It refers to shredded dry beef that is scrambled with eggs. ...

Carne asada (grilled beef) on weekends remains one of the most cherished traditions in Monterrey's families. When people gather to celebrate birthdays, family reunions, soccer games or just to share time with their friends, carne asada is a must. It is usually served with grilled onions, baked potatoes and sausages or chopped as tacos. Carne asada gatherings generally take place in the afternoons opposed to central Mexico tradition of having carne asada between 2 and 4pm. Locally brewed beer and cola soft drinks are an almost mandatory part of the weekly ritual. And lets not forget the traditional desserts, "glorias" and "obleas" both delicious traditional candies from Nuevo León. Carne asada is a dish, literally meaning grilled meat, it is one of the most popular varieties of Mexican food, more commonly in the Northern parts of Mexico, in the states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. ... For other uses, see Onion (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Potato (disambiguation). ... This article is about the prepared meat. ... The Ars Technica Community Operating System (TACOS) is an imaginary operating system ostensibly created by the members of the popular computer enthusiast web site Ars Technica to represent computing Utopia. ...

Although not still comparable with the kaleidoscopic gastronomy of Mexico City and some major Mexican beach resorts, several good restaurants offering Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, German, Japanese, and Argentinian food can be found throughout downtown Monterrey and San Pedro Garza Garcia suburb. Mediterranean cuisine is the cuisine of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea. ... Argentine cuisine, the food of Argentina, is heavily influenced by European cuisine and in particular Italian and Spanish cuisine. ...

Sports

Rayados play in the Estadio Tecnológico stadium.

See also articles in the category Sport in Monterrey

Monterrey has two soccer teams in the Mexican league, the Club de Fútbol Monterrey, known as the Rayados' who plays in the Estadio Tecnológico, a facility owned by the ITESM, and rented to the team. And the UANL Tigres, the team of the U.A.N.L. and they play at Estadio Universitario which is located at the main campus of the university.Both teams are related to the city on the derby, called Clásico Regiomontano, Monterrey vs Tigres, the team of the U.A.N.L. doesn't belong to Monterrey City but to the city of San Nicolas De Los Garza, N.L. Image File history File linksMetadata EstadioTecnologico. ... Image File history File linksMetadata EstadioTecnologico. ... Club de Fútbol Monterrey, also known as Monterrey, is a Mexican professional football club from Monterrey, Nuevo León, in the northeast of the country. ... The Estadio Tecnológico is a stadium located in city of Monterrey, Mexico. ... Uniform Club de Fútbol Monterrey, also known as Monterrey, is a Mexican professional football club from Monterrey, Nuevo León, in the northeast of the country. ... The Estadio Tecnológico is a stadium located in city of Monterrey, Mexico. ... Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, also known as UANL or simply Tigres, is a popular Mexican professional football club, which plays in the La Primera División. ... Estadio Universitario The Estadio Universitario de Nuevo León – nicknamed El Volcán (the volcano) – is a stadium property of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, located in its premises in the Monterrey metropolitan area, in the municipality of San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León... In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby (pronounced der-bee in American English and dar-bee in British English after the English city) means a sporting fixture between two (generally local) rivals, particularly in Association Football. ... Clásico Regiomontano is a football derby in Monterrey, México, between rival teams Rayados de Monterrey and Tigres UANL. Since the first Clásico in 1974, the two teams have competed 84 times for bragging rights and city honour. ...

In addition, two professional indoor soccer teams were hosted in the past, the Monterrey La Raza, members of the Continental Indoor Soccer League and World Indoor Soccer League and the Monterrey Fury, members of the current Major Indoor Soccer League. The city was awarded another franchise to begin play in the fall of 2007 in the MISL. An indoor soccer game in Mexico. ... Monterrey La Raza were a professional indoor soccer team based in Monterrey, Mexico. ... The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997. ... The World Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams. ... The Monterrey Fury were a Mexican team playing in a United States based soccer league. ... The Major Indoor Soccer League is the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league is a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. ... Misl refers to a fighting clan. ...

The city hosted many official games during the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The 1986 Football World Cup was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. ...

Baseball has a long history in the city, where it became the most popular sport during the early 20th century. Monterrey has been champion of the Little League World Series three times (1957, 1958 and 1997), and has been host of US Major League Baseball games. In the Mexican Baseball League, the Sultanes de Monterrey are one important team every season and have won the national title several times. In the year 2003, the city unsuccessfully attempted to buy (and relocate to Monterrey) the Montreal Expos franchise of the US Major League Baseball.The Sultanes de Monterrey, are a Mexican League baseball team based in Monterrey, Mexico. They are in the Northern Dicision. The team was formed May 20th, 1939 as Carta Blanca (A local beer brand, owned by Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma which owned the team). The team was also known as the gray ghosts. Soon, they became one of the most important teams in the league, winning its first championship in 1943. In total, the Sultanes have collected nine championships (1943, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1962, 1991, 1995, 1996 and 2007), including three straight (1947-1949) under the legendary Cuban manager Lázaro Salazar. The Sultanes play in the Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey, the largest baseball stadium in México. This article is about the sport. ... A Little League World Series game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Sultanes de Monterrey, are a Mexican League baseball team based in Monterrey, Mexico. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 until 2004. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ...

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There are two professional basketball teams: Fuerza Regia that plays in the Mexican league and the Monterrey Venom that plays in the American Basketball Association. Fuerza Regia plays at the Monterrey Arena while the Monterrey Poison plays at the gymnasium of the ITESM. Fuerza Regia is a team in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico playing in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). ... Veneno de Monterrey also called Monterrey Poison is an American Basketball Association (ABA) expansion team in Monterrey, Mexico. ... The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a mens basketball league founded in 1999. ... Monterrey Arena is an indoor arena in Monterrey, Mexico. ...

Champ Car race at the Fundidora Park.

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In 2004 Monterrey hosted the World Karate Federation Senior World Championships. WKF Logo The World Karate Federation, or WKF, is the international governing body of sport karate. ...

In 2007 Monterrey hosted the Women's WTBA World Tenpin Bowling Championships The WTBA World Championships is a global event that invites all countries, that are members of the WTBA to participate. ...

American football is well represented nationwide, with two college local teams: the Auténticos Tigres (UANL) and the Borregos (ITESM) that play in the National College League (ONEFA); their games attract thousands (mainly student crowds). A vast number of kids with ages ranging from 5 to 15 practice this sport during summer and fall, and play on Sunday mostly; teams with a great history in the city are Halcones, Aguilas, Pumas, Avispones and Potros. Borregos Salvajes ITESM-CEM is a college american football team that represents the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Estado de Mexico. ... The National Student Organization of American Football, (in Spanish, ONEFA: Organización Nacional Estudiantil de Fútbol Americano) is a Mexican college football league. ...

People can also find golf, fishing, camping, and extreme-sports outdoors near the city (bungee jumping at Cola de Caballo, rock-climbing, hiking, mountain bike). In particular there is international-level rock-climbing places like la Huasteca, Potrero Chico and many other canyons. Bungee Jump in Normandy, France (Souleuvre Viaduct) Bungee jumping (or bungy jumping) is the sport that originated from New Zealand and was created by maverick daredevil A J Hackett, and his original jump from a bridge in Greenhithe, Auckland. ... Cola de Caballo Cola de Caballo (Spanish for Horse Tail) is a waterfall about 40 km (25 mi) from Monterrey, Mexico, in the town of Villa de Santiago, Nuevo León. ... Climbers on Valkyrie at the Roaches. ... Climbers on Valkyrie at the Roaches. ... A view of El Toro and the Mota Wall El Potrero Chico is an internationally renowned rock climbing area in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, 3 km outside the town of Hidalgo. ...

Contemporary music

See also articles in the category Musical groups from Monterrey

Starting in the 90's, Monterrey has witnessed the birth of several bands that have become internationally acclaimed. Their genres vary considerably. Bands include Plastilina Mosh, Control Machete, Kinky, El Gran Silencio, Jumbo, Panda, Genitallica, Heavy Metal Band "IRA", Zurdok and Volovan. The song "Los Oxidados" by Plastilina Mosh opens the 2005 movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Kinky performed at the 2004 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, along with Radiohead, The Cure and The Killers. Monterrey has recently earned the nickname "Monterrock", and is considered the musical capital of Mexico's rock scene. A few of the most popular live music venues in Monterrey include Cafe Iguana, McMullen's and Uma Bar, all located in the Barrio Antiguo section of the city. Plastilina Mosh is a Mexican alternative rock group from Monterrey, Mexico formed by Alejandro Rosso and Juan José González (best known as Jonás). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Kinky may refer to: Kinky (band), a five member band from Monterrey, Mexico Kinky (album), an album by that band Kink (sexual), unconventional sexual practices Kinky Friedman, an American singer, novelist and Texas politician Kinky may mean afro textured hair Kink Kinki, Japan. ... El Gran Silencio are a rock en espanol band from Monterrey, Mexico that blends a variety of rock influences with traditional Mexican musical forms. ... Jumbo is the name of a musical group from Monterrey, Mexico. ... Panda (occasionally styled PXNDX) is a Mexican rock band that formed in Monterrey, Nuevo León in 1997. ... To fuse different styles (Reggae, Punk, Ska, Rock, Hip Hop, Funk, Mariachi and Tambora, between some others). ... Mr. ... The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly known as Coachella) is a three-day (formerly a one or two-day) annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California. ... Radiohead are an English rock band. ... This article is about the band. ... The Killers are an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, most famous for their hit singles Somebody Told Me, Mr. ...

Landmarks and cultural sites

The Macroplaza

• The Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) is with no doubt the primary and most recognized symbol of the city.
• La Macroplaza, one of the world's largest plazas, is the cultural and administrative heart of the city featuring remarkable monuments, green areas and buildings.
• Faro del Comercio (Lighthouse of Commerce), another trademark of the city. This monuments beams a green laser around the city in the nights.
• Barrio Antiguo (old neighborhood), charming area where bars, cafes, art galleries and restaurants can be found. On November of every year the Festival Cultural Barrio Antiguo takes place with national and international artists and performers.
• The Museum of Modern Art is a remarkable model of post-modern Mexican architecture designed by Ricardo Legorreta with the objective of creating different ambiances for artists and visitors from all around the world.
• Monterrey's Inukshuk is one of only a handful of authentic examples to be found outside Canada of these stone monuments from the high Arctic. The sculpture was created in situ by the renowned Inuit artist Bill Nasogaluak in 2007 and was a gift to the state of Nuevo Leon from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Canada.

Fundidora Park

• Fundidora Park is a large urban industrial park that contains old foundry buildings, 120 hectares of natural ambiance, artificial lakes, playgrounds, alternative cinema (Cineteca), museum (Photo Collection, the State Plastic Arts Collection, Exhibits and Spaces), hotel, auditorium and convention center.
• Puente de la Unidad (sometimes called Puente Atirantado) is a suspension bridge that crosses the Río Santa Catarina and joins San Pedro Garza García with Monterrey.
• The Alfa Planetarium is the first IMAX dome built in Latin America and fourth in the world.
• The Government Palace of Nuevo León is a pink marble of Neoclassical architecture where the governor's office is located.
• The Museum of Mexican History contains collections dating from the Pre-Columbian days through the late 1900s. The museum features interactive displays of information, guided tours in both English and Spanish and a large collection of pieces of Mexican history next to the Santa Lucia Riverwalk.
• El Cerro del Obispado (Bishopric Hill) which includes a public, scenic lookout called Mirador del Obispado, a Monumental flag and the museum inside the Palacio del Obispado (the Bishopric Palace).
• The Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey, formerly the City Hall, is a lovely small museum across from the south end of la Macroplaza.
• El Museo del Vidrio, [8], devoted mainly to glass art and history; remarkable, diverse and changing exhibits.
• ITESM, ITESM has two distinctive buildings CEDES which houses the administration of the ITESM nationwide system and the CETEC which houses the main computer classroom and other offices.
• La Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, with its XIX century buildings and where the national Baseball Hall of Fame (Salon de la Fama) is located.
• La Basílica del Roble, one of the three Catholic basilicas of the city (the others being of Guadalupe and "La Purisima". The Basilica del Roble was built in honor of the Virgin "del Roble", patron of the City.
• Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey- This imposing cathedral is the seat of the local archdiocese. Its exterior and interior demonstrate different architectural styles, having taken from 1770 until 1889 to complete. A pair of towers zealously guarding its belfries flanks the elaborate ornamental work of the facade. Inside there are paintings of the colonial period to the 19th century, as well as murals by Angel Zárraga depicting themes for the most part of the Franciscan evangelisation. It is worth visiting for its delicate beauty.

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Sightseeing

• Grutas de Garcia - an extensive (2 km?) cave system located northwest of Monterrey in the Villa de Garcia. A scenic "chair-lift" vehicle lifts visitors to the caves' entrance hundreds of feet above, on the hill slope.
• The Cola de Caballo (Horse tail) waterfall, on the mountains near the towns of Santiago and El Cercado, about 35 km. (22 miles) south.
• On the way to the Cola de Caballo waterfall (Carretera Nacional going to Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas), in Santiago, the Presa Rodrigo Gomez or "La Boca" ("La Boca" Dam) ^[38][39] lays nested between green hills.
• On this area, before La Boca Dam, at Los Cavazos (25 km from Monterrey) there are many small, family-owned restaurants which serve Mexican and local food, produce, flowers, and candies at low prices; there are also stands of Mexican and local handcrafts and hand-made wooden and metal furniture. This area is a mercado by the road; traffic is heavy on summer Sundays.
• The Carretera Nacional area south of Monterrey enjoys a relatively humid micro climate that allows the growth of lush, subtropical vegetation; this gives this area a garden-like atmosphere. Indeed, most of the city's plant nurseries (viveros) are located in this zone.
• Bioparque Estrella- Wildlife Safari park^[40]

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Gallery

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Broadcasting and media

Monterrey is an important producer and broadcaster of media and entertainment in Mexico. Grupo Multimedios operates 2 television channels in the city, one of them broadcasting also to the Mexican states of Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Chihuahua and Guanajuato, and to several cities in the United States. Televisa and TV Azteca, the two only national television networks, have local stations in the city. Grupo Multimedios is the largest media conglomerate in Northern Mexico. ... Coahuila (formal name: Coahuila de Zaragoza) is one of Mexicos 31 component states. ... Tamaulipas is a state in the northeast of Mexico. ... Location within Mexico Country Capital Municipalities 212 Largest City Veracruz Government  - Governor Fidel Herrera Beltrán (PRI)  - Federal Deputies PRI: 6 PAN: 11 PRD: 2 Convergencia: 2  - Federal Senators PRD: 1 PAN: 1 Convergencia: 1 Area Ranked 11th  - Total 71,699 km² (27,683. ... This article is about the state in Mexico. ... Guanajuato is a state in the central highlands of Mexico. ... For the article on the defunct Venezuelan television channel, see Televisa Venezuela. ... TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican television network. ...

Grupo Reforma, one of the most widely read newsources in Mexico originated in the city with the newspaper El Norte. Milenio is another newspaper of high distribution, daily printing local editions in the most important Mexican cities. Other local newspapers include El Porvenir and ABC. Northern Mexico's weekly business newspaper Biznews is also headquartered in Monterrey. Grupo Reforma is media company that controls a number of Mexican daily newspapers including El Norte in Monterrey, Reforma in Mexico City, Mural in Guadalajara, and Palabra in Saltillo . ... El Norte, founded by Alejandro Junco de la Vega, is a major newspaper in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. ... Milenio Diario is a major national newspaper in Mexico, owned by Grupo Multimedios. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

Monterrey also has several radio stations broadcasting news, music, entertainment, and culture for the city. The main radio broadcasting groups are Multimedios Radio, Grupo Radio Alegría and Nucleo Radio Monterrey. This is a list of the radio stations in Nuevo León that are found on the FM and AM bands. ... Grupo Multimedios is the largest media conglomerate in Northern Mexico. ...

There are 11 Air TV channel broadcasting in the city:

XEFB Channel 2 is a Spanish Independent station, owned by Televisa network. ... For the article on the defunct Venezuelan television channel, see Televisa Venezuela. ... XHWX is the television call sign for the TV Azteca television station in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. ... TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican television network. ... XET-TV (Channel 6) is a Televisa owned and operated television station in Monterrey. ... For the article on the defunct Venezuelan television channel, see Televisa Venezuela. ... XHFN is the television call sign for the TV Azteca television station in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. ... TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican television network. ... XHX is the television call sign for the Televisa television station channel 10 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. ... For the article on the defunct Venezuelan television channel, see Televisa Venezuela. ... XHAW-TV is the television call sign for the flagship station of Multimedios Television in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. ... Multimedios Television is a system of two Spanish language television stations in Monterrey,Mexico. ... XHMOY (Channel 22) is a television station in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, owned and operated by Televisa as an affiliate of Grupo Televisas Galavision network. ... For the article on the defunct Venezuelan television channel, see Televisa Venezuela. ... XHCNL-TV is the television call sign for the Televisa television station in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. ... For the article on the defunct Venezuelan television channel, see Televisa Venezuela. ... XHMNU channel 53, also known as El Canal del Conocimiento (The Knowledge Channel), is an educational television station owned and operated by the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. ... UANL is the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, located in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico. ... XHSAW-TV is the television call sign for the flagship station of the Teleritmo music video channel in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, licensed in the nearby town of Sabinas Hidalgo. ... Multimedios Television is a system of two Spanish language television stations in Monterrey,Mexico. ...

International development

2007 Universal Forum of Cultures is an international cultural event intended to take place every four years in different cities, for peace, sustainable development, knowledge sharing, human rights and respect for cultural diversity. It will be held in Monterrey starting September 20, 2007. This event is currently a hotly debated topic in the city; its programmed duration has been cut substantially, and the final program is being prepared and will be disclosed soon. The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 is an international civil-society event that will take place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, starting September and ending in December. ...

Notable people

See also articles in the category People from Monterrey

Famous people from Monterrey include:

• Alfonso Reyes, Mexican writer, intellectual, poet and essayist, also known as El Regiomontano Universal.
• Eloy Cavazos, bullfighter.
• Eugenio Garza Lagüera, businessman.
• Eugenio Garza Sada, businessman and philanthropist.
• Gloria Trevi, singer.
• José A. Muguerza, businessman and philanthropist.
• José Eleuterio González, a medical doctor and professor.
• José Marroquín Leal "Pipo" Clown and children TV show host
• José Woldenberg first President of the Federal Electoral Institute
• Lorenzo Zambrano, businessman and billionaire.
• Mauricio Fernandez Garza, businessman, politician and millionaire
• Valentín Canalizo, Mexican president (twice between 1843 and 1844)
• Giovani dos Santos, football player of FC Barcelona
• Fernando Elizondo, Mexican politician
• Fernando Canales, businessman, and Mexican politician
• Fernando Margáin, Mexican politician
• Alberto de Hoyos, Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago
• Ernesto Cantu, Actor & Voice Artiste

Alfonso Reyes El regiomontano universal was born in Monterrey, Mexico, in 1889, and died in Mexico City in 1959. ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... An essayist is an author who writes compositions which can be about any particular subject. ... also known as The Little Giant Born: August 25, 1950, Ciudad Guadalupe, Nuevo León, México. ... Eugenio Garza Lagüera Eugenio Garza Lagüera (b. ... Eugenio Garza Sada (January 11, 1892 – September 17, 1973) was a Mexican businessman and philanthropist of Jewish descent who is best known for founding the ITESM in 1943. ... A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, or reputation to a charitable cause. ... Gloria Trevi (born Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz, February 15, 1968 in Monterrey, Nuevo León) is a Mexican singer and songwriter. ... José A. Muguerza (December 7, 1858 – March 14, 1939) was a Mexican born entrepreneur and philanthropist who is best known for founding one of Mexicos most important healthcare facilities, Muguerza Hospital now known as Christus Muguerza Hospital. ... A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, or reputation to a charitable cause. ... Dr. José Eleuterio González Mendoza also known as Gonzalitos (1813-02-20 – 1888-04-04) was a medical doctor, philanthropist and professor from Guadalajara, Mexico. ... For the chemical substances known as medicines, see medication. ... The meaning of the word professor (Latin: [1]) varies. ... José Marroquín Leal was a clown known as Pipo who had a TV show for children in Monterrey. ... José Woldenberg Karakowski (b. ... The Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) is an autonomous, public organization responsible for organizing federal elections in Mexico, that is, those related to the election of president of the United Mexican States and to the election of Lower and Upper Chamber members that constitute the Mexican Union Congress. ... Lorenzo H. Zambrano Treviño (b. ... According to Forbes 2007, Mexicans worth a billion dollars or more are: ... Mauricio Fernández Garza Mauricio Fernández Garza (b. ... Valentín Canalizo (1794-1850) was acting president of Mexico for four months in 1844. ... Giovani dos Santos Ramírez[2] (born May 11, 1989 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a Mexican football striker who plays for FC Barcelona and was a member of the Mexican National U-17 Football team that won the FIFA U-17 World Championship 2005 held in Peru. ... Fernando Elizondo Barragán Fernando Elizondo Barragán is a Mexican Senator affiliated to the National Action Party. ... Fernando J. Canales: a swimming coach, originally from Puerto Rico . ... Fernando Margáin Berlanga is a Mexican politician from the State of Nuevo León affiliated to the National Action Party (PAN) who has served in the upper house of the Mexican Congress. ... Born in Montrerrey, Mexico and based in Britain, actor Ernesto Cantu, is one of the most sought after Spanish speaking voice artistes in the UK. Ernesto is a Latin American Briton sometimes compared to John Leguizamo or a young Luis Guzmán when he takes gangster type roles. ...

Sister cities

See article Sister Cities International

• Barcelona, España
• Corpus Christi, USA
• Dallas, USA
• Hamilton, Canada
• Iaşi, Romania
• Medellín, Colombia
• Orlando, USA
• Rosario, Argentina
• San Antonio, USA
• Shenyang, China
• Marikina, Philippines
• General Santos City, Philippines

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References

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Further reading

• Michael Snodgrass, Deference and Defiance in Monterrey: Workers, Paternalism, and Revolution in Mexico, 1890-1950 (Cambridge University Press, 2003) (ISBN 0-521-81189-9)

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• Government of the City of Monterrey
• Monterrey and Nuevo Leon state government tourism website
• Monterrey and Nuevo Leon pictures archive
• How to drive to Monterrey from U.S.
• Map of Monterrey
• Red Catolica en Monterrey

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