Native Trails MyTrails 2025 193 Nuevo León 7 Visit the outlook of Obispado Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy Take a small tour of Obispado, at an elevation of 775 meters (2,543 ft.), at the highest point of the ridge. From here, the view of the vibrant metropolis of Monterrey is breathtaking. It was named after the “Palacio del Obispado”, the bishop’s palace, built in 1787. Its baroque façade, the arches and interior decoration of the large dome are wonderful examples of the colonial architecture of northern Mexico. Today, the place houses a museum dedicated to the history of the imposing building. 8 Visit of the Museo del Palacio Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy In the heart of Monterrey lies the Palacio de Gobierno, one of the most iconic samples of architecture in the town. The ground floor of the neoclassical building accommodates the Museo del Palacio. It offers you the unique chance to breathe in the atmosphere of important historic events of the federal state of Nuevo León. More than 400 exhibits, including art, documents, photos, furniture and uniforms, give you a vivid impression of past events with a special focus on legislation, government, and the society of Nuevo León. You thus get an authentic image of the social and democratic development of the state. 9 City tour of Monterrey Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Easy Visit of Monterrey, one of the most important industrial cities in Mexico and of all Latin America. Saunter from the Gran Plaza to the Basílica del Roble. After having visited the magnificent history museum, you end your excursion with a boat trip on the Paseo Santa Lucía canal, sailing from the Palacio de Gobierno 2.5 km (1.6 mi.) to the Parque Fundidora – an industrial site on the outskirts of Monterrey that has been transformed into a leisure park. 10 Visit of the Museo de Historia Mexicana Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Visit the “Museo de Historia Mexicana” in the southern part of Monterrey, in the heart of the federal state of Nuevo León. Already when approaching the building with the futuristic touch, you will be impressed by the modern charm of its exterior. The interior awaits you with displays and fascinating exhibitions about the history of Mexico. Let yourself be taken into the various epochs of the country, enter the Pre-Columbian era, the colonial epoch, the time of the War of Independence, and the two centuries of Modern Mexico. 11 Visit of the Museo del Noreste Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy The Museo del Noreste was opened in 2007 and is located in a modern building, designed by the architect Manuel Lasheras. Your visit will be an artistic time journey through the regional history of Nuevo León, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and parts of Texas, from ancient times to the present. The museum’s paths are designed to symbolize the various phases of History and the exhibition rooms are connected by ramps or intermediate floors. The complex covers more than 11,000 m² (more than 1,022-sq.mi.) and impresses with temporary exhibitions all year round. 12 Visit of the Universidad Regiomontana U-ERRE Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy You visit the U-ERRE, the Universidad Regiomontana, in Monterrey in the Federal State of Nuevo León. The private university, which was founded in 1969 and where about 8,000 students are enrolled, aims at uniting the humanist ideal with practice-oriented education. The courses of study the university offers fall primarily into the fields of engineering, economic and social sciences, and tourism. To secure its students’ professional chances, the university attaches great importance to a good command of English – which can also facilitate the direct contact with visitors.
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