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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Basilica

Catch the sunset glow on the Basilica’s facade, starting with a late-afternoon drink nearby.

Best time: 18:12About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:27

    Botanero Moritas

    Grab a drink at Botanero Moritas. It is open late, so you can easily fit this in before the evening light changes. The restaurant is a short walk from the viewing area.

  2. 17:57

    Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

    Walk to the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Position yourself where the setting sun hits the front of the large, modern church. The sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the structure beautifully.

  3. 18:42

    Rufino Tamayo Park

    Head to Rufino Tamayo Park to let the light fade. The park is a 34-minute walk from the Basilica (WSW direction). It is a great place for an evening stroll among the rolling hills and shady patches as the city lights begin to turn on.

Local tip

Check the route to Rufino Tamayo Park from the Basilica, as walking directions are not provided in the local data. The walk is nearly 34 minutes, so allow for a leisurely pace.

Check before you go

  • Botanero Moritas is open Mo-Th 01:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 01:00-02:00, and Su 01:00-05:00. Plan your drink order accordingly.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Monterrey (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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