This is MONTERREY, Mexico's Huge Northern City 🇲🇽

[@jumpTo888]

Monterrey is one of my favorite cities in Mexico, it has a lot of modern areas compared to other cities but also it has its colonial architecture too. It's pretty cool

[@RLAZ101]

Any cool neighborhooods you recommend? I'm going in a couple weeks!

[@Perdona_mi_franqueza]

​@@RLAZ101Barrio Antiguo

[@jaimepacheco3189]

Monterrey is not a tourist destination per se, however, it’s Mexico’s economic powerhouse. Lots to do and see in Monterrey.

[@danielzunigagutierrez6300]

Agree.

[@mpoliva9559]

you look really happy in this Mexico series... I'm quite sure this has a lot to do with Valeria traveling with you, but I like to think that it's also down to the beauty of Mexico itself... when I traveled there, I couldn't stop smiling!!!

[@luisdimassolis1023]

I really admire your commitment to study the history of the places you visit.

[@valeriaarevalos3832]

Oh! I love Valeria is still traveling with you :).... She's so sweet!

[@RexWaldron]

That is one stunning city - Mexico is so beautiful!

[@JorgeSanchezNL]

Yeah it is, I love Monterrey, I'm so happy for living here.

[@waldoiswhereEFC55]

@@JorgeSanchezNL your absolutely lucky I live close to Washington DC would definitely trade for Monterrey

[@1710maco]

could you take Valeria to your next travel around the World, I think that would be amazing

[@aluevanof]

Best places to visit are not in City but in the surroundings like Santiago, Cola de Caballo, Grutas de García and Bustamante. The City is just a huge city.

[@craigadams4143]

The view of the mountains from your balcony were stunning!!!🌄🏞️

[@rosaelvarios4956]

I'm from Monterrey. Happy you enjoyed the city. There's more to know outside the city (40min-1.20hrs) Here my options: grutas de garcía, huasteca, cola de caballo, bustamante (grutas y ojo de agua). Hidalgo (potrero chico, great if you like to climb). And chipinque is a good options to do excercise and enjoy a good look of the city.

[@antoniocortes3595]

Yeah, Monterrey is not a turist place. It's the industrial capital of latin america, it is in fact the most industrialized city in Latin America, and also has the highest GDP per capita, which makes it the richest city in Latin America as far as I know... Turism in Monterrey is almost purely bussiness, and there is a lot of it. Bussiness turism.

[@laurizr]

X 2 ✌️✌️✌️

[@luc9-5]

Monterrey is the second largest and most important city in Mexico, a city that is developing very fast with many skyscrapers and world-class urbanism. The tallest tower of Latin American is there and construction of the second tallest tower of all the americas "Rise Tower" with 480 meters.

[@19Cobre]

Third one larger*

[@tonosazules8221]

@@19Cobre allegedly developers want to build the second tallest (they know about Tower Fifth project in NY)

[@EvaristoGP]

@@19Cobre no, INEGI, which is the goverment that do census said in 2020 Monterrey became the second largest and Guadalajara went to the thrid place

[@NoNamePerson98]

@@19Cobre Second largest city in 2021

[@zoodakaasesinadoenmexico6157]

@@tonosazules8221 torre top 3 will be 553 meters in Monterrey

[@manuelravize6013]

Awesome video! You should’ve hiked chipinque! I reckon it’s worth the view up there. Also going to either tigres or rayados game/stadium. There’s also some pretty high end mall’s there. However, you can really see some contrasts from block to block.

[@jorgegonzalezgonzalez7684]

Good and interesting video Jason, I hope you keep visiting more places in Mexico, and with such good company. And may you continue to enjoy and discover all the good things about the country.

[@imstillhereileft7530]

Oh wow, thought you’d never visit that magnificent city , I love Monterey, I have family there & Coahuila, grew up in south Texas, that’s sunrise 🌅, that view wow 🤩

[@Linda-td5si]

Thank you for showing us around Monterrey, Jason! My favs were the shops and the parks with the remnants or monuments of the steel industry. So interesting! Great to see Valeria too! 😊💚🌿🌟

[@Valay.]

Im so glad you liked here, also im a very huge fan of the British Culture and i will love to visit the UK someday, since we learn a lot from its culture and we do learn the accent sometimes so it would be nice to practice my English there, i send you a hug and Grittings from Monterrey

[@nellydeesquivel9253]

Soy Orgullosamente regiomontana ,Monterrey es una ciudad hermosa como la mayoría de los estados de México ,ojalá tuvieras el tiempo de visitar los pueblos de Nuevo León son realmente hermosos 💜. La comida mexicana es la mejor 😋. Mil gracias por mostrar Monterrey ,tengo 9 meses lejos de mi pais y el ver tu vídeo me hizo viajar, todo lo que se ve en tu vídeo eran mis recorridos . Amo Monterrey 💜

[@WalksandSuch]

cual pueblo de NL recomendas?

[@sajidrafique375]

La Comida de Iran es la mejor :P

[@rosaelvarios4956]

@@WalksandSuch soy de Monterrey. Les recomiendo Santiago... es un pueblo magico hermoso, y puedes adentrarte a la montaña mas alla de la cola de caballo (cascada). Tambien está Bustamante, que tiene grutas y un hermoso ojo de agua.

[@Proudly_Regiomontana]

Yo también soy de Monterrey, y recomiendo Santiago, Bustamante, entre otros, son pueblitos

[@cliffm6566]

Very interesting to see a video from a major Mexican city that is not on the tourist track, and so close to the USA.

[@joaquinflores3547]

this is also the richest city in Mexico

[@carmichell161]

I always said this: it's more exciting to arrive to Monterrey than arriving to Houston, I love Monterey México ❤️

[@tonymartinez1378]

I totally agree with you!

[@spoza72]

I love houston and think it's the best city in America. But im moving to monterrey.

[@oscarrimore]

this guy knows more about Monterrey that any other local or national I've met or seen in vids. He definitely did his research. Kudos mate! thanks for showing off just a bit of our big city

[@Utilero20]

Wonderful video, Jason! I recommend that you see the BBVA Stadium where Rayados de Monterrey FC play. It’s the most modern stadium in all of Lt. America.

[@adrictc88]

Que buena toma del cerro de las mitras .. what a great view of the mountain 4:19

[@levinawalsh2015]

Lovely Video as Always Jason👌. Princess Valeria knew all the names of the Princesas pinatas 👍. Hola desde Irlanda Valeria☘🥰.

[@andresarrieta8104]

Some places you can visit in Monterrey: - Parque Chipinque (for hiking and beautiful views) - Villa de Santiago - Cola de Caballo (a waterfall) - San Pedro Garza Garcia, parque Rufino Tamayo - if you like Soccer, go to a Soccer game of Tigres or Rayados

[@javierrm9752]

good to see Valeria again, she's cute and funny, not afraid to explain the amarres candles hahah.

[@present.moment.awareness]

Jason thank you for your video! Really interesting to watch! :) I'm learning lots about Mexico --- thank you! :)

[@rodulfojesusgoquecruz9057]

Amazing, I've been in Monterrey since 2017 and I like the way you introduce the iconic places such as Parque Fundidora and Barrio Antíguo, there are more places to visit here, I hope that your next visit you can go to Cerro de la Silla. Thank you for sharing.

[@eduardof7322]

"What is this?" "Dulce de leche (Milk Candy in English)" "What is it made from?" "...I have no idea." Big LOL

[@nellydeesquivel9253]

It is burnt milk, it is sweetened and mixed with orange or walnut, you have to try them some day, you will love them

[@michimacho73]

Dulce *DE* leche Valeria 😉

[@regeionalmtyzavala2659]

Most popular traditional typical candy un nuevo león state. "Glorias"

[@AgrianRamos]

dulce de leche from Argentina is made from cow milk and from Mexico is made of goat milk

[@memorex3840]

Beautiful couple!

[@guadalupegonzalezgarcia4587]

Visita Chihuahua, México. Hermosos paisajes y te encantará la tirolesa que está en las barrancas del cobre, en nuestra majestuosa sierra tarahumara. Un estado de la república mexicana con muchas historia también 😉

[@juancarlospuente6663]

Wow Monterrey MX 😀

[@is_erikz1712]

Parque Santa Lucía is beautiful at night and when you take the boat, such a shame boats were close:( but hope u had a great time ❤️🇲🇽

[@EZG7025]

wait why you ahve the same name :v?

[@is_erikz1712]

@@EZG7025 That’s creepy 😳 it’s the initials of my name

[@normal1531]

bro im from south texas never been it looks beautiful there thank you

[@cesardiaz278]

It’s beautiful , the more I learn about this place , the more I fall in love with it.

[@edleosinga2176]

Yeah Jasons video, Made my day, always find your videos enjoyable, keep up the good work.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Happy to hear it :)

[@chrischieff5784]

Edle, You cute!

[@juliocesargonzalez2593]

monterrey home of the highest skycrapper in latin america(300m), the most modern soccer stadium in latin america after a few in brazil, and the richest city in latin america (san pedro garza garcia county) next to monterrey in my opinion better than houston or dallas ,welcome friend go to downtown (padre mier station line 2 metro) explore and show

[@bumble.bee22]

Lo veo q Monterrey tiene poco a ofrecer, no la veo con muchos atractivos como las ciudades del sur de México

[@19Cobre]

@@bumble.bee22 La ciudad tiene muchísimas cosas para ofrecer, solo hay que buscar y a ls afueras de la ciudad, zona sur y pueblos mágicos llenos de naturaleza esta muy chido

[@MatNewtonTrio]

These are not penises, they’re cats..😂 just made me laugh. My friend recently moved here and loved your video. A place I didn’t know anything about but definitely has a lot going for it. Loved the regeneration and how they used some of the old industrial sites.. very clever.

[@T34-E]

at around 9:20 right before you said it, i was thinking, damn this place has Mexican retro aesthetic vibes haha

[@julianahope2389]

Thanks for sharing great videos you’ve made during this pandemic. We are looking to seeing the world at the end this horrible situation. Deeply hope you do well

[@otaviovieira1041]

México is so beautiful.

[@abrahamelizalde5709]

Hello there I’m from Mexico City but I left my country years ago living in Texas so is funny how I know Houston, Dallas, Austin but I never ever been in Monterrey 😱😱 the city looks impressive views and nice city too

[@spark300c]

Its not really surprising that Monterrey become one of mexico largest cities. It benefited greatly form trade with usa. Its a large manufacturing hub. well it might not be same as usa in term median income but by international standards Monterrey is a rich city.

[@shelovesitaly]

gorgeous and unique mountains seen from your balcony. I love the colorful and vibrant place where you and Valeria had breakfast. Looked mucho bueno! Valeria knows her Disney Princesses, LOL. Interesting shop with potions, herbs, penis candles, black cat candles....something for everyone on your Christmas list! :)

[@ivana.3060]

Please please please visit CHIPINQUE while you’re in Monterrey. It’s the best hiking/nature spot in the city!

[@martincito1662]

I’ve been there already nothing special

[@julioalvarez9650]

I was there a couple of years ago. Truly a beautiful park with so much natural beauty! It's amazing to get the views of Monterrey and San Pedro down below when you start hiking up. It's really a great spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and get a cool breeze. Just remember to keep an eye out for bears and don't feed the coatis!

[@martincito1662]

@@julioalvarez9650 It’s not a park, it’s a forest preserve, dummy

[@ExpatCaroline]

Thanks for sharing this interesting video. You have highlighted areas of the city that most people don't get to see. Barrio Antiguo was my favorite! I must make it there soon.

[@BoydXplorer]

Nice exploration with very good narratives. Informative yet interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@danielahernandez0703]

Hi, you should know in Nuevo León the tacos al pastor are delicious , and the carne asada tacos Also its Mexican dishes you must try , greetings from Linares

[@mavericatlanta]

Amazing!!!!!

[@richdlaw]

Another great video from Mexico! Out of curiosity, Jason, did you notice a big difference with the food in the north?

[@megatigreuanl9795]

im from monterrey and i can tell you that there is diferences betwen northern food and southern food

[@richdlaw]

@@megatigreuanl9795 I would assume they consider it more Tex- Mex?

[@juayitl]

@@richdlaw not at all, different regions=different climates and products. In the south we don't eat as much beef and goat as they do and in turn we consume ancient produce like huauzontles, verdolagas, quelites etc. which rarely anybody knows in the north and so forth...

[@megatigreuanl9795]

@@richdlaw Not exactly, the food in the north is a gastronomy that is based on cooking on charcoal we call it carne asada or cabrito al pastor, carne asada is beef meet made on the grill with charcoal, and cabrito al pastor is baby goat also made in charcoal just to give an example, also flour tortillas are as famous as tortillas made with corn, in the south flour tortillas are no that popular... the reality is that Mexico is made up of 32 states and each state has its own gastronomy, even the food can vary within the same state, that is, it can vary from city to city, in the southern states the gastronomy is more based on pre-Hispanic times, that is, in the time of the Aztecs and Mayans... greetings

[@richdlaw]

@@megatigreuanl9795 I have visited México 4 times but don't really have much experience outside of the state of México. I've been to a couple of carne asadas and the food was amazing.

[@tD-wp5vj]

I'm there right now too. Hanging in Guadalupe. Be spending some time on dream lagoons to the north of the city on a couple weeks.

[@hex1233]

My parents (who came from Mexico) always say this city is super dangerous, but the various perspectives I've seen online tell a different story. I'm certain there's areas you need to avoid, but that's true of my own city here in the US. I'd love to visit Monterrey some day.

[@Perdona_mi_franqueza]

Monterrey fue peligroso aproximadamente en los años 2010-2012, ya que como era una ciudad muy tranquila los narcotraficantes de otros estados se escondían aquí y peleaban por la ciudad, pero los empresarios de aquí pagaron mucho dinero a los soldados para que volviera la tranquilidad a la ciudad y poco a poco lo consiguieron. Hay ciudades más peligrosas que Monterrey y aún así tienen turismo como Guadalajara, por ejemplo

[@saratemp790]

Yes I was curious about Monterrey too.

[@PonchoANS7]

Monterrey is a nice, modern city but for sure it's natural sights are the best thing about it.

[@julioalvarez9650]

I think it has a lot to offer both culturally and naturally. So much nature in its surroundings like Chipinque, La Huasteca, Santiago, Grutas de Garcia, Bustamante, Cola de Caballo etc. And then it has its cultural attractions like Parque Fundidora, Paseo Santa Lucia, Museo de Historia Mexicana, Barrio Antiguo, Cerro y Palacio Del Obispado, Salon de Fama del Beisbol Mexicano and more. That's without even mentioning the great food spots, sporting attractions, and other amenities the city has. A true hidden gem.

[@Kamyu03]

It's by far the superior and more modern city in Mejico, although people visit Mejico for the beaches and folkloric stuff. They certainly don't associate it with a modern, first world city like Monterrey.

[@PonchoANS7]

@@Kamyu03 Superior and most modern? Absolutely not. It's a nice city, but neither of those things.

[@Kamyu03]

@@PonchoANS7 You're not very aware then, Monterrey is the richest city in Latam.

[@PonchoANS7]

@@Kamyu03 And? that doesn't make it superior.

[@T34-E]

"these are penis candles" "and these are black penises?" "lol no, these are cats" I died of laughter, y'allz back and fourth has me watching the whole series of Mexico

[@antoniocortes3595]

You should visit San Pedro in Municipality within Monterrey. It's like 3 mins away from dowtown where you were before.

[@ameliasanchezplata9944]

Se mira padrisimo

[@Sant270]

I didn't know El Canelo had a traveling Channel.

[@heraldomedrano851]

That probably his brother.

[@WalksandSuch]

The most developed part of the city is technically in the San Pedro de Garza municipality, over the immediate small mountain at :37...that's where all the major development is, but many tourists dont know about it.

[@CurlieRedd]

Horno 3 is definitely open now. I was just there 2 days ago. It's a fantastic museum and there are English options for the interactive displays as well as English captions on the artifact descriptions. It's 150 pesos per person. A wonderful experience indeed! The Earth presentation is only in Spanish but, the furnace presentation has English subtitles. It's a great lil show but not good for those that have photosensitivity. Could be seizure triggering. I LOVED Monterrey. And that buffet restaurant with the live band was AH-MAZING!!! If you get a chance, do a hike at Chipinque drive to the top of the trails for the overlook . And visit the river walk at night. The food at Tenerias was SOOOOOOO good too! I could go on and on about Monterrey! It was such a fantastic trip!

[@senoradewerojan913]

Súper recommended go to Matacanes with the guys on aventuras remotas a matacanes,they are an impressive view in terms of nature 😍👍

[@wandinxumalo2310]

Cheers for doing this video on MTY mate! We're moving there in two weeks 🎉🎉

[@Kamyu03]

Where are u from? I'm living in Tx but i'll be moving back to Monterrey in a couple of years, lots of expats moving there, specially to South Monterrey.

[@wandinxumalo2310]

@@Kamyu03 That's awesome mate! I'm originally from South Africa based in Bangkok and flying to MTY tonight. Glad to hear there are lots of expats over there!✌🏾

[@coraurdialez9130]

How is it going? I am moving there in a year I need to find a house to rent how did you find a place?

[@josephbonilla5910]

Nice city 🏙 Monterrey love it 😍 🇲🇽

[@aguimars]

More than one month in México, so now you are a Mexico expert. lol :) Great video, thanks for share it.

[@juliocesargonzalez2593]

i really hope to see part 2 maybe you can go to parque fundidora, obispado ,downtown, san pedro county, presa de la voca (voca dam) and the view from the top of mountain chair (cerro de la silla) etc

[@oussamadz7113]

Loving Mixico walcome to Algeria jason Billam 🇩🇿

[@neoleoneslibertador4658]

Here in Monterrey an Algerian soccer player was in the Tigres team, his name is Andy Delort!

[@Pepsyokalia12]

My dad and my dad's family live there😅

[@franciscogarcia1544]

Lastima que no enseñaste los rascacielos de Monterrey y su zona moderna y ya es la segunda ciudad en Mexico

[@tonosazules8221]

Mijo, a los turistas, especialmente a los anglos, no les interesan esas cosas, ellos vienen por lo pintoresco y tradicional y lo cultural, no a ver edificios porque eso no es interesante y en sus países hay más.

[@mohammedaminulislam5999]

I like Mexico

[@osmaraguilar5501]

I think you are missing a lot of cool places here in monterrey, im waiting for a second part 🤘🏼🤘🏼 be safe man

[@saiax74]

Great video. It´s a shame you found dirty Paseo Santa Lucía´s water, but it will be clear again soon. You shold visit next time you come Palacio de Gobieno, el Museo de Historia Mexicana and Mirador del Obispado, at least. And BBVA Bancomer Stadium too. Come back soon.

[@yutub6928]

Jason, I feel that your video is incomplete without even mentioning the Tecnológico, ITESM, and for that matter the Universidad de Nuevo León.

[@frankAaronBether]

4:14 MN ❤️simply beautiful, in which neighborhood of Monterrey did you stay? as it is called?

[@tonymartinez1378]

I grow up in Monterrey and my sister lives around 10 minutes close by the airbnb he stayed in, and I would say the neighborhood is "Residencial Puerta De Hierro" in the Cumbres area.

[@jimmyhendrix4495]

Nice work, I been to Chihuahua, it's cool

[@oleogabalo]

Monterrey is underrated. The Rock Roll scene is among the best in Latin America. The old city center normally bursts at the seams with fantastic clubs full of live music. Yo probably missed out due to Covid.

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Looks like a great city

[@trippinout.]

0:37 Wow. Cars drive backwards in Mexico. Didn't know that.

[@leonorlopez7932]

I love your video👌 Cheer café de oya☕👌🙏🙋‍♀️🇺🇲🇲🇽

[@domingopartida5812]

My family from both my parents side are from the mountains in Monterrey. Last time I visited when I was like six years old, mountain people had cement houses, out houses and store shops in some of the houses called puestos, that were anywhere from convenience stores to meat markets or sandwich shops that sold tortas. I also remember the local shaman woman named Mariquita who cleansed our souls with incense, holy water and whole eggs used to absorb bad energy by rubbing them on you. The streets were underdeveloped and steep and rocky, and people slept on the roof during hot weather which was often constructed as a balcony roof. At night I could remember seeing the lights of the center of the Monterrey city.

[@danceluvr30]

it sucks the boats arent in operation at santa lucia it was so fun. I'm going back next week can't wait!

[@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul]

Boats are still in operation, maybe was the time, but I walk Santa Lucia almost two times per week, and still in operation... But for the pandemic the administration of the park don't give maintenance for a long time... isn't as beautiful like was in 2018...

[@19Cobre]

@@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul I think boats are clased due pandemic, but you can walk all over Santa Lucía

[@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul]

@@19Cobre Paso por Santa Lucía casi dos veces por semana, los botes siguen operando. La hora en la que paso es después de las 5, quizá Jason fue muy temprano.

[@19Cobre]

@@TheDarkSideOfYouSoulAsi es, temprano esta muy bien para caminar y correr, en la noche es cuando operan los botes de seguro.

[@danceluvr30]

@@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul oh okay thanks for the info! Last time i went was 2017 it was beautiful

[@gerardoguizalemus9872]

Congrats. Nice vid.

[@knitnut246connie7]

Safe travel Jason.🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@sergiosanchez3734]

In front of the place where they sell flowers and potions is the Mercado Juarez ,there you can eat cabrito ( young goat) well cooked and fair price

[@nazimX19]

Greetings to you from Algeria, my brother

[@norafl2821]

Valeria didn't look happy 😹 when you said the song was dedicated to you and you turned the camera around 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@saulomarruizgarcia2408]

Awesome video!!!

[@victorurbanortiz9742]

Come to visit Michoacán, it's one of the states most beautiful of Mexico

[@adshameen]

At 6:26 are those ducks sitting on the ground? 😯

[@edwinvillareal9650]

No te olvides de Provar Elote con Crema!😋👌👍👌✌

[@mariocortes1337]

Thank you very much so amazing videos

[@TheDarkSideOfYouSoul]

I hope you can come back post-pandemia, is very different.

[@santos4802]

Mexico and their parks 👌👌

[@hassandeaf]

Yes

[@lediffzitro7902]

Monterrey's names "The Sultan of the North" "The City Of The Mountains"

[@YellowElephant45]

You should come on up to Texas while you’re at it 🤠

[@steveadams4760]

Planning to move there from L.A. and call it home. Had Texas on my radar but all of the US is over priced now. Thankfully I have a remote job with US Dollars.

[@jorgezamora5111]

Great video

[@TheNardDog]

10:25 Perfect timing Ps. Dulce de leche is made with cow milk and cajeta is made with goat milk.

[@martvalenzuela]

You have to climb Cerro de la Silla

[@michimacho73]

Uy uy uy the last part they went, a place full of brujería, it didn't have much things for a limpia though.... After entering that kind of shop they surely will need a real limpia to get off the vibes of the brujería shop 😂