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Municipality in Nuevo León, Mexico
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Montemorelos is a small city in the Northern Mexico state of Nuevo León, lying on the banks of the Rio Pilón. The city is best known for its citrus orchards producing several types of oranges as well as grapefruits and tangerines. Visitors appreciate the town's slow pace, traditional feel, and its local cuisine. The town is one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos and is a popular weekend destination and highway pitstop along busy federal highway MEX-85 between the U.S. border and Mexico City.
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Historic 17th century church has been extensively restored and beautifully maintained. It has relatively sparse decoration and adornment but is a large church with a long name and prominent dome. Next to the town square and city hall.
Large statue of Jose Maria Morelos, hero of the Mexican War of Independence, standing with his fist raised in angry protest as if to say, "No me chingues güey!"
Regional history museum with antiques, documents, maps, and historical exhibits on one level and a series of art exhibitions on the other level. Attractive, well presented museum that gives a good perspective on the stories and culture of the local region.
Local sculptor Humberto Santiesteban established this small private museum to showcase his religious wood sculptures. Yes, kids, he does indeed have a gigantic Christ figure, along with a wide range of other figures of more normal proportions. An unusual slice of local culture.
Light food (quesadillas etc.). Emphasis is on the smoothies, frappes, and coffee drinks. Gets crowded on Saturday.
Regional Mexican cuisine that's a long-time favorite in Montemorelos. You can get breakfast at any time of the day or night. Locals recommend the guisado de res. Casual atmosphere with occasional live music. Offers delivery as well. Service in the dining room can be slow.
Traditional pizzeria with normal (for the U.S.) flavors like pepperoni or Hawaiian with ham and pineapple. Boneless wings and other snacks available.
Clean, comfortable rooms that are rather basic and a bit on the small side. Free WiFi and free parking.
Basic hotel that cries out for renovation.
Nice hotel with spacious, clean, comfortable rooms, free parking, accepts pets. Small bar that serves any kind of beer you like (as long as you like Carta Blanca or Indio).
Basic hotel with minimal amenities. No ac in rooms. Restaurant next door.
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