Things to do with kids in Monterrey

Things to do with kids in Monterrey

1. EatWestern suburbs

   Animal Calzada

   Lively nightclub that's an odd mix of family friendly and hip nightclub with loud music and extravagant jungle motif decor. Menu includes steaks, burgers, tacos and more.

   Daily 13:00 - 01:00·M$1000

2. DoCentro

   Arena Monterrey

   Large modern arena seating 18,000 fans for indoor sports such as basketball and indoor soccer, as well as major pop music concerts and family shows.

3. BuyCentro

   Centro Comercial Morelos

   The real heart of the Zona Rosa. A stretch of 6 blocks of Morelos street is closed to vehicle traffic and has become a popular pedestrian shopping arcade. It's a great place for people watching, especially on Sunday afternoons when families flock to downtown.

4. DoWestern suburbs

   Chipinque Ecological Park

   Chipinque is one of the white-faced mountains towering over Monterrey, this one over the suburban municipalities of San Pedro and Garza Garcia. Drive up to the mesa where you can picnic while your kids enjoy the playground. Go hiking or mountain biking on the rugged trails that go up through the mountains to a fire-spotting station, or onwards toward the reservoir near the outlying town of Santiago. There is a rustic mountain lodge offering affordable family lodging and a restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine in a setting with unparalleled views of the city below.

5. DoEastern suburbs

   La Pastora Park and Zoo

   Inside the park, there is a zoo that houses different species of animals, in addition to an aviary and a herbarium.

6. SeeCentro

   Museo Acero horno3

   Located inside the enormous blast furnace, the museum has science and technology exhibits with a focus on engineering skills. A full-service restaurant called El Lingote is on the upper level.

   Tue-Sun 11:00 - 18:00, closed Mon·M$200 (general admission, discounts for children and students)

7. DoEastern suburbs

   Parque España

   Similar to a YMCA, this is a park focused on fitness and family development. They have a gym, workout facilities, a large pool, an after-school program and classes for aerobics, kickboxing, karate, and more. A pedestrian and bicycle bridge crosses the Rio Santa Catarina, connecting the park to Parque Fundidora. Day passes cost M$200, or monthly plans are available.

8. DoEastern suburbs Not mapped

   Cerro de la Silla

   The icon of the city of Monterrey is in the municipality of Guadalupe. It is used by athletes for climbing and it is also a pleasant but fairly strenuous family walk.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Monterrey (CC BY-SA 4.0).