Monterrey comes in third as the largest city in the country. It is the capital city of the State of Nuevo Leon.
The city is popular for the saddle – shaped mountain that serves as the city’s backdrop, landmarks and cultural attractions.
There are also a wide variety of activities that you can do here including going down the famous Santa Lucia Riverwalk.
Location
The Santa Lucia Riverwalk in Monterrey – Mexico extends from Plaza de
400 Años and goes all the way through the Macroplaza and finally
culminates at Foundry Park.
Getting There
Flying in to Monterrey is via the General Mariano Escobedo
International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi to get to
the city center.
To get to the Santa Lucia Riverwalk in Monterrey – Mexico you can
also take a taxi or the subway. While there are buses in the city,
foreign travelers may find these a bit too crowded and uncomfortable.
There are likewise tourist trolleys that run on specific circuits
around the city specifically between the areas of Macroplaza and Barrio
Antiguo.
What to See and Do
The Santa Lucia Riverwalk in Monterrey – Mexico provides riverboat
rides that take you from Macroplaza up to Foundry Park 2 and then
Foundry Park.
Along the way, you can see various museums, sculptures, restaurants and coffee shops.
You can also walk along the banks of the riverway to give you more time to check out the attractions that line the walkway.
Dining by the riverway is recommended especially at night when you
get romantic views of the riverway while sampling some of the best local
fares.
Brief History
Building of the Santa Lucia Riverwalk in Monterrey – Mexico started
in the year 1996 but due to budget constraints and other economic
factors, continuation of the project was halted for about 9 years.
Finally in the year 2005, work on the riverwalk began once again and in 2007, the project was completed.
It was no less than the country’s president, Felipe Calderon; the
state’s governor, Natividad Gonzalez Paras and the city mayor, Adalberto
Madero who inaugurated the riverwalk.
Inauguration took place during the 197th year of the Mexican War Independence.
The riverwalk is about five and one – half miles in length and 1.20 meters in depth.
Cost
Riverboat rides down the Santa Lucia Riverwalk in Monterrey – Mexico cost about S 40 per adult and $ 20 per child.
Other Information
You can go on a riverboat ride between 10 in the morning and 10 in
the evening. Riverboats are available daily during these times.
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