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Monterrey, Mexico’s third largest city and the so-called “Sultan of the North” is, in fact, a truly surprising city. A powerhouse of business and industry, this city is one of the most important production and trade centers in the country. But there is much more to Monterrey than just business and industry. A modern, well-planned city that is easy to navigate and full of cultural offerings, Monterrey is populated by friendly and helpful people, who are eager to present their city as the most advanced city in Mexico. Monterrey’s population of over one million (three million in the urban area) is the most educated in México and the city on a per capita basis has more colleges, universities and institutes of technology, than any other Mexican city. Another example of this city’s progressive stature is the fact that over twenty per cent of México’s computers are said to be located in Monterrey.
- The city is considered one of the main educational centers in Mexico. Monterrey's population is the most educated in Mexico and the city on a per capita basis has more colleges, universities and institutes of technology, than any other Mexican city.
- Cultural Profile in Monterrey
- In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century an important cultural promotion took place in Monterrey. Modern theatres, universities, arts venues, and public spaces were constructed to house influential performances by international artists. This cultural importance developed at the same time as the city was entering a stage of rapid industrialization.
- To this day, the city of Monterrey remains in constant transformation. There are new museums, galleries, and art centers making the city one of the most important cultural destinations in all of Latin America. This focus on culture has given way to the permanent presence of artists at the local, national, and international level with diverse exhibitions of different genres.
- We highly recommend that you take time to indulge in the variety of museums, galleries, and cultural exhibitions that Monterrey has to offer. Do not leave the city without a greater understanding of Monterrey’s culture from past to present.
- Health Care City
- The city boasts first-class hospitals that participate in the successful project "Monterrey International city of Health". This cluster includes the Hospital San Jose Tec, Hospitals of the Christies Muguerza Group, Cima Santa Engracia, OCA, State University Hospital, Ginequito and Vitro. Some of these have recently been certified by the Joint Commission International. This gives you the confidence that during your visit you will receive the best care with high quality and standards.
- Monterrey is host to important universities that offer Medical education, training and permanent medical research programs at a competitive level. The universities most representative of these programs are: The Medical School of “Tecnológico de Monterrey”, the Medical School of “Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León”, and the Medical School of “Universidad de Monterrey” (UDEM).
- Due to the high quality and wide availability of medical services, the city of Monterrey has become a receptor for "Health Care Tourism" that annually sends a large number of patients from other cities and countries that come to Monterrey to get specialized medical attention and surgeries.
- Entretainment
- Monterrey offers several choices for recreation including entertainment areas for all ages, and children shouldn’t be the exception. During your stay, enjoy the city’s variety of amusement parks, cultural centers, zoo’s, public parks, and museums.
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