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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Zoo

Catch the late afternoon light at La Pastora before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 18:11About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:26

    Botanero Moritas

    Grab a bite and a drink at Botanero Moritas. It is close to Centro de Las Artes, making it a convenient stop before heading toward the park area. The venue is open late, so you can easily time your arrival here before the sun starts to set.

  2. 18:01

    Zoologico La pastora

    Walk to Zoologico La pastora. This is the viewing spot for the sunset. The zoo is located just a short walk from the anchor point, allowing you to settle in and find a good vantage point as the light begins to fade.

  3. 18:26

    Bosque Magico amusement park

    Stroll over to Bosque Magico amusement park. It is just a few meters from La Pastora Park. Stay here for a bit to let the evening air settle and enjoy the transition from day to night in the adjacent entertainment area.

Local tip

Botanero Moritas is open until 02:00 on weekdays and 05:00 on Sundays, so you have plenty of flexibility for your pre-sunset snack.

Check before you go

  • Botanero Moritas hours: Mo-Th 01:00-01:00; Fr, Sa 01:00-02:00; Su 01:00-05:00.

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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