Movers and Shakers: Monterrey
An in-depth look at tourism and crime risk in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
June 21, 2023
After two years of COVID-19 restrictions, the world saw the return of travelers in 2022, and some cities saw even more visitors than at pre-pandemic peaks in 2019. As one of Mexico’s Mover and Shakers, Monterrey, Nuevo León is no exception.
Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Monterrey is Mexico’s third-largest city, second-largest industrial center and number one in per-capita income. Known as the country’s industrial and technological hub, Monterrey is an economic powerhouse with vibrant universities, a buzzing cultural scene, and an urban hipster nightlife scene. It’s no wonder that Monterrey is one of Mexico’s five most visited cities.
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