Location: Monterrey

Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Country: Mexico

State: Nuevo León

Founded: September 20, 1596

Founded as: Ciudad Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey

Founded by: Diego de Montemayor

Named for: Gaspar de Zúñiga, 5th Count of Monterrey

Government

• Mayor: Adrián de la Garza ( PRI)

Area

• City: 969.70 km (374.40 sq mi)

• Metro: 5,346.80 km (2,064.41 sq mi)

Elevation: 540 m (1,770 ft)

Population (2015 )

• City: 1,109,171

• Density: 2,532/km (6,560/sq mi)

• Metro: 4,704,929

• Metro density: 923/km (2,390/sq mi)

• Demonym: Regiomontano(a) Regio(a)

Time zone: CST. (UTC−6)

• Summer (DST): CDT (UTC−5)

Website: (in Spanish) www.monterrey.gob.mx

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Things to do in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

June 21, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Monterrey (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈrei] ( listen)), is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is the country's ninth-largest city. Monterrey serves as a commercial center of northern Mexico and is the base of many significant international corporations.
Restaurants in Monterrey

1. Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Senora de Monterrey

Zuazua 1100 Sur Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico +52 81 1158 2280 https://sic.cultura.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=catedral&table_id=53

Excellent

51%

Good

32%

Satisfactory

13%

Poor

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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Taking center stage on Monterrey's Gran Plaza, this historical baroque cathedral took more than 150 years to complete during the 17th century.

2. Basilica Parroquia La Purisima

Hidalgo Poniente 748 Colonia Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico 52-8-3429025

Excellent

47%

Good

38%

Satisfactory

16%

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Modern church known for its beautifully sculpted facade.

3. Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe

Calle Castelar Oriente 224 Colonia Independencia, Monterrey 64720 Mexico 52-8-3456686

Excellent

50%

Good

35%

Satisfactory

12%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 98 reviews

One of the most beautiful basilicas in Monterrey, dedicated to the Virgen de Guadalupe.

4. Templo del Sagrado Corazon

Escobedo y Washington Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico

Excellent

76%

Good

17%

Satisfactory

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Neo-classical church with a columned facade.

5. Iglesia de San Luis Gonzaga

Calle Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Poniente 280 Colonia Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico 52-8-3434425 http://www.sanluisgonzaga.org.mx/

Excellent

72%

Good

19%

Satisfactory

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Majestic church dating back to the 19th century, best known for its simple, domed architecture.

6. Capilla de los Dulces Nombres

Matamoros y Dr. Coss Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000 Mexico

Excellent

50%

Good

19%

Satisfactory

25%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

The citys second oldest cathedral, dating back to 1830.

7. Parroquia La Natividad del Senor

Cima and Conquerors # 700 3rd Sector, Monterrey Mexico http://www.natividad.org.mx/

This modern church reflects the spirit of its youthful congregation.

Location: Monterrey

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Things to do in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

1. Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Senora de Monterrey

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2. Basilica Parroquia La Purisima

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3. Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe

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4. Templo del Sagrado Corazon

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5. Iglesia de San Luis Gonzaga

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6. Capilla de los Dulces Nombres

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7. Parroquia La Natividad del Senor

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