Cerro de la Silla, Monterrey

Name: Cerro de la Silla
Address: Monterrey, Mexico

#15 among attractions in Monterrey

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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The Cerro de la Silla is a mountain and natural monument located within the metropolitan area of the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in northeastern Mexico. Named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, it is a well-known symbol of the city of Monterrey, despite being located in the adjacent municipality of Guadalupe. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5971 ftCoordinates: 25°36'55"N, 100°13'26"W

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Cerro de la Silla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio BBVA, Fundidora Park, Parque Plaza Sesamo, Auditorio Citibanamex.

3.9 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe
100 min walk • Estadio BBVA, a contemporary marvel of architecture and engineering, stands proudly in the city of Guadalupe, Mexico, near Monterrey. This state-of-the-art stadium, with its sleek, undulating design, serves as the home ground for the Monterrey Football Club, one of the...
5.7 miNW
Park
Fundidora Park, Monterrey
146 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Monterrey, Mexico, Fundidora Park stands as a testament to the city's industrial heritage and its transformation into a vibrant cultural and recreational hub. Once the site of the Fundidora Monterrey steel foundry established in 1900, this...
5.6 miNW
25°40'52"N • 100°16'41"W
Parque Plaza Sesamo, Monterrey
144 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
5.6 miNW
Nightlife, Concert hall, Entertainment
Auditorio Citibanamex, Monterrey
142 min walk • The Auditorio Citibanamex is a premier music venue nestled in the dynamic city of Monterrey, Mexico. Known for its state-of-the-art acoustics and an impressive lineup of performances, this venue has become a cultural hotspot for both locals and visitors alike.
4.8 miNW
Universities and schools
Casa Tec, Monterrey
124 min walk • Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, also known as Tecnológico de Monterrey or just Tec, is a secular and coeducational private university based in Monterrey, Mexico, which has grown to include 35 campuses throughout the country.
4.8 miNW
Library
Library, Monterrey
122 min walk • The Cervantine Library Spanish: Biblioteca Cervantina is a library located on the main campus of Tecnológico de Monterrey, in the city of Monterrey, N.
5.7 miNW
Museum
Museum of Steel, Monterrey
145 min walk • The Museum of Steel, known as the Museo del Acero, is located in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The Museo del Acero is one of the largest museums ever created in Mexico.
2.9 miSW
Temple
Monterrey Mexico Temple, Monterrey
74 min walk • The Monterrey Mexico Temple is the 110th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Monterrey Mexico Temple was the 12th LDS temple to be built in Mexico.
5.6 miNW
25°40'34"N • 100°16'59"W
Horno 3, Monterrey
142 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
3.9 miNW
25°40'4"N • 100°14'53"W
Zoologico La Pastora, Guadalupe
100 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
3.6 miW
25°36'50"N • 100°16'52"W
Teatro Universitario, Monterrey
91 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater