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General Terán is a small town in eastern Nuevo León. It is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos, but with few genuine attractions to interest tourists, not one of the more memorable ones.
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Church of Our Lady of Solitude
The town's largest, oldest, and most beautiful church. Built in the early 19th century, it features some outstanding artwork including a mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe in one presbytery and a mural titled Merciful Jesus I trust in you in the opposite presbytery. There is also a sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi.
Zocalo
The town's main plaza is a peacefully bustling public square with paved walking paths and park benches beneath towering shade trees.
Historic property, former home of President Plutarco Elias Calle. Beautiful gardens. No photography allowed.
Homestyle Mexican cuisine with several stews (guisadas) including a pork in green salsa that gets rave reviews. Friendly service and the air-conditioned dining room is very refreshing on a hot day.
Regional northeastern Mexican cuisine with a focus on the region's most famous dish, slow-roasted marinated kid goat (cabrito). Handmade tortillas.
Casual place with a few tables in the dining room and food to go. Grilled meats including chicken, ribs, arrachera and cabrito (goat). Affordable prices.
Camping and glamping on a tranquil ranch with sites near a small private lake where fishing and kayaking is allowed.
Camping and cabin rentals in a natural area surrounded by trees and wildlife.
By bus
There are two ways to get there by bus: 1) take a first-class direct bus to Montemorelos and then take a local taxi the last 30 minutes, or 2) take a second-class local bus all the way from Monterrey…
By car
From Monterrey, it takes about 1 hour to drive the 100 km route to General Teran.
The town is small and easily walkable. There's only a couple taxis in General Teran and when they're not busy with a fare, they park at a sitio near the bus station.
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