Estado de Nuevo León Travel Forum

My elderly parents (75) are going to a relative's quinceanera in Monterrey on 7/25, 26. The party will be at "Salon Los Leones" or something like that on avenida los leones? (They weren't able to give me exact details over the phone, I'll confirm this info once I see the invitation.) I want to reserve a hotel for them that is centrally located so they can walk to the plaza and the mercado but that is also close to where the quinceanera will be. Can anybody help me? Also, if you can provide info on taxis and how an elderly couple can avoid getting ripped off, any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

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i'm looking for a place for my 16th birthday..
something for guys of my age

I come from Greece and it's my first visit to Mexico. My plane lands in Monterrey and I have no idea how to get to Chihuahua, where I'm supposed to live in for a month. If you know any information concerning this matter please contact me!

Hi!
Looking for a bus from Monterrey to Zacatecas.
Could anyone tell me websites for companies so I can check the schedules?
I am looking for a Friday night bus.
Thanks!

ARE YOURS SHOWS IN SPANISH ONLY OR IN ENGLISH ALSO????

Hola!

I will be studying at Egade from Jan 19th - March 7th and am in search of safe, quiet, cheap housing near the school for my boyfriend and I. Does anyone have a recommendation of where to find such a place? My Spanish is poor, so I would need to negotiate with someone in English. Gracias!

-Eri

is anyone familiar with taking a bus from laredo to monterrey? is it better to take one from laredo or nuevo laredo? is getting tickets, etc. pretty simple for someone doing it for this first time? any info would be really appreciated, thanks!

I'm getting ready to study in Monterrey for a semester, and have a few questions. First, I've read about a lot of shootings and violence w/ drug cartels in the city this year - are there major safety issues I should be concerned about?

Also, I'm trying to decide whether to fly down to Monterrey or have my parents drop me off (they are from south of San Antonio). I think they would prefer to drop me off to make sure everything is okay, but I don't want to worry them more or have them encounter any trouble either.

I'm living with a host family - is there anything big I should know off hand about what might be considered rude/polite while living with them?

Also, what is the best and cheapest way to make phone calls to the U.S. while in Monterrey?

And, if a friend were to drive down to visit (travelling alone) would it be better for them to drive or fly?

I am the only person from my school going so I'm having a hard time getting answers from experienced sources. Any advice would be really appreciated!! Thank you so much!

In a few weeks my husband will be arriving in Laredo by plane, crossing the border and then taking a bus to Monterrey, where he will spend the night and then go to Mexico City via plane. I have a couple questions and would greatly appreciate any help you can provide:

1. Where is the bus station just on the other side of the border from Laredo? Can he cross the border and then take a taxi to the bus station?
2. What bus lines are recommended, what is the cost and how long does it take to get to Monterrey?
3. How far is the airport from the Monterrey bus station? Will he have any trouble getting a taxi late at night to a hotel near the airport?
4. Any recommendations on hotels near the airport...clean but inexpensive? Do most hotels near by have shuttles to the airport?
5. Lastly, how early before his flight should he arrive at the airport? He is an American traveling from Monterrey to Mexico City and then Cancun via AeroMexico. Will it take long to get through security?

I know these are a lot of questions, but your answers will really help us plan accordingly. Thanks so much!

What should I do in Saltillo? Is there anything to see in Ramos? How are the cabs? I will be there in the end of October or early November.

Thanks,

Jennifer

Does anyone know of any buses that can be chartered for group tours in and around Monterrey ?

While I am currently studying Spanish at college, I do not know enough for communication purposes. Will this be a huge problem when I visit Monterrey next week? Normally, my friend goes with me and translates, but this time, he is not available.

Can anyone tell how long it takes to get to Monterrey from McAllen Texas? Thank you very much!

My husband was offered a promotion and asked to relocate to Monterrey. I'm not sure I want to do this because I'm a little concerned about the crime and violence I heard about in Monterrey. Is it safe? What do I really need to know. I would really appreciate any feedback.

Thank you very much.

Cary

Do buses to Villa de Santiago leave from the Central in Monterrey?

Hello, I was wondering if you remember which bus you caught that dropped you off at the cave base camp? or did you take a taxi? Is it difficult to find a taxi or bus to travel in that direction and drop you where you want to be? Thanks for your time and memories...:)

My boyfriend and I are a Canadian couple looking into moving to Monterrey for work later this year and I have a few questions!
Is it a very expensive place to live? I am not concerned about rent, but what about cost of living (food, entertainment, etc)?
I have a dog I am planning to bring...are there vets available?
I know it's a fairly large city, is it safe?
How far to the coast? Would I need a car or could we get around the city using the bus system?

Thank you very much!

Is there a bus or train that i can take from mexico city to monterrey? Can i reserve in advance and how much are the tickets?

is there a train or a bus that I can take from laredo or brownsville into monterrey? I'd also like to go from monterrey to hidalgo.

thanks

I am going to Monterrey in 2 weeks and I am trying to figure out where to stay. I think we want to stay in a Hostel and we want to be close to the nightlife so I would appreciate any advise...

Listed below are some of the Hostels we have found:

La Casa del Barrio
Diego de Montemayor 1221

Residencias Soyforaneo
Calzada Madero #431

Monterroco Hostel
Ave. San Francisco 205

Portua Residencias
Ramon Lopez Velarde 321

Any advise on quality and or location is appreciated!!!

I'm from Monterrey but living in USA from more than 10 years after cross the border in Laredo Tx. What I have to do in order to get the road to Monterrey. I am driving do I need request something for my car? Oh my husband is US citizen he need to go to migration or just with passport is fine. Thanks

can anyone help me with times a bus,and planes will depart from Monterrey, Nuevo León and go to mexcio city if you know send it to acemastergraylin@yahoo.com please help me out her

Does anyone know a Thai Restaurant around here?
Hopefully some place with semi-authentic Thai food.

Thanks

What bus line do I take from Monterrey (I'll be flying in) to Ciudad Mante (it's on the way to Tampico?). And can I get it at the airport, or do I go to a terminal? Thanks for the help!

Hello,
Can anyone give me an honest perspective on the danger level in Nuevo Laredo for people who are just crossing through and don't stop? We are moving to Monterrey this summer and the easiest and most direct route would be through Nuevo Laredo but it gets such terrible news coverage here in the states. Once in Monterrey, we would like to make an occasional trip back to the U.S. and Nuevo Laredo is obviously the shortest route. We have a friend who lives in Monterrey who was robbed at gunpoint last year while sitting in her car waiting to cross to the U.S. I wonder if this is a common occurrence.
Thanks so much

Hello,
Can anyone give me an honest perspective on the danger level in Nuevo Laredo for people who are just crossing through and don't stop? We are moving to Monterrey this summer and the easiest and most direct route would be through Nuevo Laredo but it gets such terrible news coverage here in the states. Once in Monterrey, we would like to make an occasional trip back to the U.S. and Nuevo Laredo is obviously the shortest route. We have a friend who lives in Monterrey who was robbed at gunpoint last year while sitting in her car waiting to cross to the U.S. I wonder if this is a common occurrence.
Thanks so much

how far of a drive is it from monterrey to tampico? ive done some research on tampico, but is there anything i should know before going there over the weekend with my girl? we will have a car while there so we are not limited to walking...

Hello,
I'm planning a trip that will go through Monterrey to Hidalgo/El Potrero Chico to join some friends for climbing the week of March 18th. I'm looking at either flying into a Texas city like Laredo or San Antonio (from ORD/CMI) and taking a bus to Monterrey, MX, or just flying directly to Monterrey. Either way, I need to catch - so I am told - a bus called "Mina" to Hidalgo (directo prefered). I can not find any info online about the schedule of this Mina bus to Hidalgo. Some travel options get me to Monterrey at off-hours, like 9pm, 11:30pm, 4am, etc, and I would like to schedule the trip so I don't end up wasting a day waiting for a bus or such. If anyone has any day & time info on the Mina bus to Hidalgo, or knows where I can get it, please let me know.

Thanks,
Greg Huey

what would be the cheapest way to get from monterrey to the coast/beach? i most likely will not have a car, is there a bus or train or something that we could make a day or weekend of it? its about 3 hours away isnt it? if i had a car, how much would gas cost me? and do you think i would get harrassed at all by cops because i am american? thanks, i realize this was a lot of questions...

My husband and I are middle age yet enjoy an active and very busy lifestyle. We are looking for a beachfront, all inclusive resort on Mexico's west coast (away from the summer threat of hurricanes!) that seems to be popular with North American tourists. I'm sorry if this sounds prejudiced, but we have been to so many popularly named resort-chains that attract couples and families from Europe, and unfortunately, the European guests are loud, rude, and generally in everyone's face. Breezes in Curacao was exactly the kind of place we enjoyed - guests were from the States and Canada. So, if anyone can offer ideas of AI resorts, we'd sure like to hear them. Thanks.