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13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Monterrey, Mexico

Updated September 2, 2026

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Librería CONARTE

A honeycomb-like structure of interlocking shelves creates a beehive of books.

Facade of the Palace.

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Palacio del Obispado (Bishopric Palace)

One of Monterrey's oldest buildings is perched atop a hill boasting impressive views of the city.

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The Tree Growing Inside a 7-Eleven

This store may be part of a well-known chain, but it stands out due to the tree growing through the middle of it.

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'Espíritu de Luz'

This ”skyspace,” which bears a resemblance to a spacecraft, is designed to disappear in the presence of light.

Iglesia de Schönstatt, in the backdrop of the mountains

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Santuario de Schoenstatt 'Maria, Camino al Cielo'

A mountaintop shrine named for the road to heaven.

Colors and volumes in the patio.

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Monterrey’s Contemporary Art Museum (MARCO)

The outdoor area of this contemporary art museum in Mexico is a modernist reinterpretation of hacienda architecture.

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Museo del Ferrocarril Antigua Estación del Golfo

A Beaux-Arts architectural surprise and a charming nostalgic tour through northern Mexico’s railway revolution.

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