Housed in a beautiful building designed by world-famous architect Ricardo Legorreta, this museum features works of major Mexican and Latin American artists.

Peaceful park with lakes, fountains and lots of green.

Beautiful building first built in 1787 as Bishop Fray Rafael Jose Verger's retirement home; now houses a Regional History Museum delineating Nuevo Leon's complex history.

Popular pedestrian mall where major shops, restaurants and hotels are located.

Museum featuring the works of such notable artists like Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo.

A miniature train and a small zoo mark this kid-friendly park in one of the area's wealthy neighborhoods.

Wildlife park featuring a drive-through safari and a children's petting zoo.

Lined with historic buildings and swaying palms, this picturesque street is lined with many attractions and shops.

Located in a lively Mexican border town, this main "strip" is filled with tourist shops and restaurants, most taking American dollars.

Bargaining is a must at Nuevo Laredo's most popular shopping mall.

Museum delineates the history of Mexico from pre-historic times to the present.

Monument designed by Luis BarragáÏ in honor of the commercial development of the region.

This historic library features an art gallery displaying the work of local artists and students.

The city’s second oldest cathedral, dating back to 1830.

Rugged mountain great for rock climbing.

Main plaza where most of the city's historical monuments, museums and hotels are located.

This is a beautiful park about 15-20 minutes from the tec de monterrey.   It takes about 2.5 hours to get to the top.  It is quite steep and good hiking shoes are a must!  Wear your swimming suit...

The only archeological site of its kind in northern Mexico, these ruins feature seven-story-high earth walls, mysterious T-shaped doors and ceremonial mounds.

The second largest waterfall in Mexico where the truly adventurous can swim in the water pool formed below.

This ecological reserve is known for its variety of flora, fauna, climate and biological conditions.

Owned jointly by a Mexican and U.S. non-profit organization, this research center advances and shares knowledge of the Sonoran Desert region.

Mountain lions, pumas and white-tail deer roam this rugged land, which is home to Mexico's highest waterfall.

A ghostly air surrounds this mining town that was in its heyday during the 1920s and totally abandoned today.

Hold on to your hat as you sway and bounce while driving across this restored bridge in the mysterious hills of northern Mexico.

Do some wine-tasting and take a free tour of this oldest winery in the Americas.

Walkways and pedestrian bridges provide access to these dramatic waterfalls that are situated several hundred feet above Santiago.

Admire many species of animals roaming free in their natural environment.

Prehispanic city that flourished between 900 and 1300 A.D.

This national reserve presents myriad ecosystems with dramatic views of a volcanic landscape.

Located in the northeastern corner of the Primeria Alta, ruins of a mission church founded by Father Kino in the late 1600s.

Built in the 1780s by the Franciscans, this mission is a picturesque solid, rectangular building that houses 18th- and 19th-century wall paintings.

Completed in the 1700s, this impressive mission served as administrative center for Jesuits and Franciscans in the Primeria Alta.

Historic site depicting how the Comanche and Apache Indians lived before the Spanish arrived in the New World.

With its abundant and colorful underwater life, this island is a perfect spot for divers and snorkelers.

Open only for educational field trips and other special events, this biological field station sits in an isolated pocket of a mountain cloud forest.

One of the most scenic train trips in the world, it plunges travelers into 85 tunnels and over 37 bridges through Mexico's Copper Canyon.

Thirteen-hour scenic train ride that travels through eighty-seven tunnels and over thirty-nine bridges of the spectacular Tarahumara Sierra.

A beautiful and seldom-seen region located along the scenic Copper Canyon route.

Scenic spot for hikers through Copper Canyon that includes dramatic waterfalls, ancient ruins and cave dwellings.

A beautiful and mysterious 18th-centry church at the bottom of Mexico's Copper Canyon.

Dramatic canyonland that contains archeological remains of the great Paquime culture that flourished in early 14th-century Mexico.

Filled with the mysteries and customs of the local Raramuri local people, this region offers visitors hiking, horseback riding and guided river tours.

Visitors can relax and soak in any of three pools formed by these natural hot springs.