On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:44:20 GMT, George wrote:
>The knock on Monterrey is that compared to many other places in Mexico
>it's less attractive, which it is. However if you like the ambience
>in Mexico (some people hate it) then you will have a blast. It is
>after all, Mexico.
>
>One thing to do which no one has mentioned is to become a Tigres fan.
>Tigres are one of the 2 teams in the top Mexican professional soccer
>league and they are really good, so is the atmosphere at their
>stadium. No need to buy the most expensive tickets. Try to avoid
>daytime games when it is hot or you will roast. Many of their games
>are at night.
Funny, I almost mentioned Tigres in my original reply as one of the
positives about Monterrey!!!
But I didn't think a football team would have much bearing on someone
moving there, so I left it out.
>The Chipinque Ecology Reserve is supposed to be a great place to hike
>and spend time outdoors. I have not been there yet but plan to go
>next time I visit family in Saltillo.
>
>There are some great caves called the Grutas de Villa Garcia (I think
>that's the name). There are some major dinosaur excavation sites that
>are supposed to be really neat to visit.
>
>The big knock with the northeast in my opinion is that it is so far to
>travel to some of the neat stuff in the southcentral part of the
>country as well as the beaches on the west coast. Many people there
>go to Padre Island in Texas to go to the beach.
>
>You can fly though. Regularly scheduled intercity flights are
>cheaper in Mexico than the US, but there are not the deals on seat
>sales. If you have a car and get a week off (or more) then road
>travel is the best way to see the country. Take the toll roads.
>
>The people of Monterrey are nice as are nearly all Mexicans. They are
>pretty stuck up when it concerns other Mexicans though, so as long as
>you are not from DF or some other bastion of lowlife (in their eyes)
>then you will be fine. More English and American style of everything
>in Monterrey than elsewhere.
They are definitely Norteņo in their outlook, and traditionally have
looked northwards towards Texas for inspiration more so than the DF.
It, and the state of Nuevo Leon in general, has also been a PAN
stronghold, the last gubernatorial election not withstanding of
course.
>Summer is really hot. Make sure you get a place to live that has AC.
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