Monterrey, Mexico: An Impressive and Modern City! (Travel Vlog)

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  • Yet another city that surprised us and blew away our expectations in Mexico, but this time in different ways. We traded the cute and charming colonial architecture for skyscrapers and the hustle and bustle of a modern big city. So much about Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico surprised us but the thing that blew our minds us the most was the incredible landscape. The entire city is surrounded by beautiful and dramatic mountain peaks that made us feel like we were in Hawaii or something. All the while, we were just 2 hours driving south of the Texas border.
    In this travel vlog, we visit some of our favorite neighborhoods in Monterrey, a massive mural made up of 300 houses, some incredible city parks and plazas, try a local dish called cabritos. (baby goats), and more!
    It’s a fascinating city but so different than other cities we’ve visited so far in Mexico. For quite a few reasons that we highlight in the video.
    Have you been to Monterrey or is it on your radar to visit? What are some things about the city that are surprising to you?
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    #monterreymexico #nuevoleon #parquefundidora #paseosantalucia #macroplaza #cabrito #campanaaltamira #sierramadre
    00:00 Intro
    00:13 First Impressions
    01:32 Increíble Mural (First of it's kind!)
    02:57 Transportation in Monterrey
    03:33 Parque Fundidora
    04:24 Monterrey Economy
    05:10 Parque Fundidora Attractions
    06:00 Heading to Centro
    06:16 ¡Necesito comida! (Time for food!)
    06:45 What's on the menu...
    07:13 Trying Cabrito for the first time
    07:43 The verdict!
    09:12 Visiting Barrio Antiguo
    10:07 Charming Coffee Shop
    11:04 Calle José María Morelos
    11:39 Las Monjitas (The Nuns Restaurant)
    13:16 Macroplaza
    13:56 Trash Elephant
    14:35 Palace Museum
    15:09 History of Monterrey
    16:14 AirBnB Tour!
    17:27 Like & Sub :)

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  • @jesusss2023
    @jesusss2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Great video guys, there are other huge places you can visit here in Monterrey the next time you decide to visit this city, like these places:
    -Chipinque: It Is a big protected area in the mountain where you can walk, ride bicycles or just enjoy the gorgeous views of the city
    -Cola de caballo: It's a waterfall and you can do some activities like ride a horse, jump from a bungee, or eat and buy typical things from the region.
    -San Pedro Garza García: It's the richest city in México and latin america, you will enjoy the buildings, malls, the big houses and beautiful parks that are very similar to the parks you can find in Canada, It Is also the safest city in México
    -Bioparque estrella: it is a big zoo where the animals are free and you get into a bus so they can take you to see the animals in their natural habitat.
    -Santiago: It Is a magic and old town with a lot of colorful houses and its environment is full of green mountains, there Is also a large lake where u can rent a sailboat, eat fish, or just enjoy the great views.
    There are more beautiful places like mirador del obispado or grutas de García, thank you for visit and show our city to your country and to the world. I send y'all my best vibes and wishes from Monterrey, México. cya! 😊

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      These are some amazing suggestions, thank you! Going to pin this comment to the top for those who are planning a trip to Monterrey, and so we can find this comment again easily when we come back to the area! Salud!

  • @sovietvalkyrie3473
    @sovietvalkyrie3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Mexico is very beautiful country with friendly hospitable people with world class culinary - Much love and respect from Russia

    • @MA-zv8wn
      @MA-zv8wn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      PRIVIET!!! OCHI CRAKASIVA SPACIVA!!!! DA MÉXICO AND MEXICAN PPL WE ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND HOSPITALITHY PPL. AND YES MÉXICAN FOOD ARE HUMANNITY HERITAGE TITLE FROM UNNESCO. YOU AND ALL PÑL ARE VERY WELCOMING TO MÉXICO. PAKA PAKA. VIVA MÉXICO!!!!!! 🌹

    • @danilojoaoandrade2284
      @danilojoaoandrade2284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Omg we love Russia ❤️ 🇲🇽

    • @sovietvalkyrie3473
      @sovietvalkyrie3473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danilojoaoandrade2284 why do you love Russia?

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, it is! :) Russia looks very nice as well, we are looking forward to visiting in the future! Cheers!

    • @asgardo7300
      @asgardo7300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soviet? are u fool? URSS was a criminal state.

  • @lediffzitro7902
    @lediffzitro7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Monterrey and its Metropolitan area is like another Country inside Mexico.

  • @rsellers7090
    @rsellers7090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hard to believe this is only two hours away from Texas it's so beautiful.

  • @nathanflory9641
    @nathanflory9641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    You did an excellent job on this video indeed

  • @natandjosh
    @natandjosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Didn't know anything about Monterrey before this video. Beautiful city. Love those mountains in the background. Thanks for showing it to us.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We honestly didn't either! It was so cool getting to know such a large city that's so close to the USA border for the first time. Cheers guys, thanks for watching! You guys are based in North Carolina? :)

  • @soniaviento
    @soniaviento 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm from Monterrey and you made me appreciate my city a little more

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! We love Monterrey! :)

    • @12567NoYouCannot
      @12567NoYouCannot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sonia, eres dichosa de estar ahi.

  • @Orozco_PNW
    @Orozco_PNW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can't wait to visit Monterrey, I'm an architect in Seattle and have been fascinated by the latest towers they've been building down South.
    Cheers!

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! We used to live in Seattle actually. Amazing city. You’ll love it down there. Cheers amigo!

  • @rogeliofernandezjimenez3053
    @rogeliofernandezjimenez3053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Baby Goat ( Cabrito ) , you eat it with Tortillas ( Tacos ) and you add more salsa to the Taco.
    I love Baby Goat ( Cabrito), i can eat it every day. Its Flavor is amazing, never get tired of it, i live here in Monterrey btw, i have lived here all my life except two years in Dallas Texas five years ago. Love my city, i had to get back. Excellent work.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow! We were wondering if people ate it everyday. I bet it would grow on us if we lived there. It's such a fantastic city, we can't wait to spend more time there and explore more, and of course eat more there! :D Cheers friend!

  • @joelcarrick8249
    @joelcarrick8249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Looks amazing, great video and your facial expression when you were trying the baby goat was priceless.

  • @spongerobb1894
    @spongerobb1894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Monterrey is the city with the highest purchasing power in Latin America

  • @lsloman32
    @lsloman32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thank you for sharing your travels! I really enjoy your content. You are both so respectful of the culture, which I really appreciate.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for watching! 😊

  • @tunemistress8433
    @tunemistress8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Again you did your homework, excellent info! The cabrita restaurant was cool. $3000 mxn for one goat? Seems a lot. Looks like a really clean city. Las Monjitas translates to The Nuns. The Monks is Los Monjes :) That Hummer was CRAZY!!! Great little apartment. Monterrey is on my list of places to see. Great video guys! - Anne

    • @MyJRGC
      @MyJRGC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are cheaper and even better options, I prefer El Gran Pastor

    • @mtyliving
      @mtyliving 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MyJRGC Yes! Gran Pastor the best

    • @Sandy-uy1ns
      @Sandy-uy1ns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's an expensive dish indeed , and it the place to go to. It's a famous place $$$.

  • @blasdelagarza5292
    @blasdelagarza5292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Great video...it’s been years since I’ve visited that city, seems like it’s grown so much! Looks incredible!

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bet so, seems like new construction is coming up everywhere there!

  • @GringoLoco1
    @GringoLoco1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hey Monterrey -- it's not baaaaaa baaaaaa baaaaaad 😉
    Nice work you two -- really interesting and informative video. Gracias 👍👍

  • @brod3142
    @brod3142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You guys do such great videos. You're my favorite expat vloggers. My late father-in-law is from Monterrey and watching this made me really miss him. He loved his hometown and he would have loved this video.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! :) We really loved our visit to his hometown and are looking forward to returning in the future. That is awesome, best wishes to you and your family.

  • @PsychoticSyndrome888
    @PsychoticSyndrome888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was born here and moved wheen I was 5. I hope to one day visit this city again. Thanks for this video, you guys are awesome.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s really cool! It’s an awesome city 😊

  • @VietnamWalkingTV
    @VietnamWalkingTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nice tour in Monterrey, Mexico. Thanks my friend. Have a nice day

  • @jamesjessup1154
    @jamesjessup1154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Yes, incredible! However, most of us in South Texas who used to go for one reason or another, began to realize about 2010 that we have to go through a sliver of Tamaulipas, the most dangerous State in Mexico to get there. I used to go a lot for business purposes in the 70's and 80's. Wonderful people! Looks like they are getting it together! By the way the mountain is called "Saddle Back Mountain."

  • @maribelgomez4059
    @maribelgomez4059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you so much to share your videos from México .. Very impressed with your Tours in México, especially your knowledge about this Country.

  • @LuisTorres-mn1wv
    @LuisTorres-mn1wv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you for coming to Monterey guys I'm glad you liked it even though is not the typical colonial city, I guess you missed San Pedro Wich is the richest county in Mexico and is part of Greater Monterrey, or Monterrey Metro área, but I understand as Americans I wouldn't have been that attractive since it is just skyscrapers and malls, though is kind of unique for Mexicans standards.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is a beautiful city and we are actually planning to come back in the future and explore more. We actually do like to see as many sides to a city as possible to have a better and more well rounded understanding and knowledge of it, so we'll go to San Pedro next time for sure! :) Cheers!

  • @oscarrimore
    @oscarrimore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    you are so right about the cabrito, it is definitely something we only eat every once in a. long while, you got all your facts straight!!!! I really appreciate that!! I just discovered this channel and I'm loving it, love from Monterrey

    • @oscarrimore
      @oscarrimore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just a lil correction, monjitas means nuns, not monks haha

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the feedback! We love your city. :)

  • @babybottlepop3882
    @babybottlepop3882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Looks like a nice place to visit (: thank you for showing us MX

  • @michaelcarpenter9294
    @michaelcarpenter9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The mountain you call sawtooth is actually called Saddleback Mountain. If you notice it is shaped like a horse saddle.

  • @Skydrums1
    @Skydrums1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great and accurate video, it describes my hometown very well in such short time.

  • @xaviervelardi526
    @xaviervelardi526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    to star all those, people who live there in that area of monterrey , they are people from southern mexico who arrive in extreme poverty from cities like , oxaca , chiapas, guerrero, tabasco and they are forming their own neighborhoods

  • @OscarMedinaMX
    @OscarMedinaMX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a local I haven't eaten cabrito that many times, I don't understand why it is considered a local dish, we're more used to do carne asada (barbecue), next time you're in Monterrey, hit me up and I'll be happy to host a traditional carne asada for you guys, my grill is in the 4th floor with views to fundidora, cerro de la silla, cerro de la M, BBVA stadium, etc.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That sounds awesome! Thank you, we would love that. We will definitely let you know when we are coming to Monterrey next. Would love to meet up! :)

  • @ACoupleofDrifters
    @ACoupleofDrifters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thanks for the tour of Monterrey and the background info. The mural comprised of 300 houses is stunning. We also loved the elephant sculpture from rubbish, it reminded us a little of a roadrunner sculpture in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Are there any/many bog standard street taco stands selling cabrito tacos? Monterrey is definitely on our radar.

    • @mtyliving
      @mtyliving 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There are not street stand with kid goat tacos. But the best kid goat tacos are in restaurant El Jonuco near from airport in Apodaca Nuevo León.
      Also el Jonuco has excellent regional cuisine. Americans and Asian citizens that work in the industrial parks from Apodaca visit that restaurant.
      Best kid goat ? el Gran Pastor (with more tradition ).
      Restaurant Las Monjitas mmm well as citizen from Monterrey is not a restaurant that I could recommend.
      There are better options in the city.

    • @ACoupleofDrifters
      @ACoupleofDrifters 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@mtyliving Thank you very much for getting back to us and telling us about some other restaurants. We were surprised to hear you say there really aren't any street stands with kid goat tacos, but that is good to know. Although we really were hoping for street stands. We've checked out the restaurants that you recommended and the food looks fantastic. We also see that Mercado Hidalgo sells cabrito and machito. What do you think of the cabrito from the mercado? Which restaurants in Monterrey city do you recommend for cabrito? Thanks again for your response to us.

  • @jckamatch0741
    @jckamatch0741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gracias chicos
    Felicidades⭐👍

  • @benjaminmondragon7243
    @benjaminmondragon7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy to see you found things to do In Monterrey. I live here and I struggle to give recommendations when people come to the city. Great video!

  • @Mexicobeanpole
    @Mexicobeanpole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your videos. Your subscriber numbers are going to blow up. Why? They’re real and honest and not all hype.
    Plus, you just seem like good people.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! 😃

  • @JeremySmithOfNewScotland
    @JeremySmithOfNewScotland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The views are incredible, the mountains do look like Hawaii. The park is incredible, interesting that so many multinational corporations are based there. Baby goat head on the menu 😬. Toffee nut Frappuccino 😋, loved the decor in the cafe. Pedestrian only street 😯 that’s such a great idea that you don’t see often enough. Buddy juggling the basket balls in the street like it ain’t no thing 😆. Great first impression guys, your channel is such a great reference for anyone to check out before going to Mexico. Hope you guys are doing well 👍🏻

  • @Uroboros663
    @Uroboros663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So awesome you guys got to visit Monterrey! I hope you liked it. Whenever your back make sure to try the carne asada, it's the best in Mexico.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We loved it! We are for sure planning to come back ASAP and will try the carne asada there. Appreciate the suggestion. Cheers! :)

  • @marqueztramon
    @marqueztramon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for your video,you guys do an amazing job explaining every details your experiences I learn something every place you visit,Keep up the good work. From San Francisco CA

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 😊 San Francisco is awesome!

  • @orlandosanchezlugo
    @orlandosanchezlugo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You'll were in the most dangerous hood in the city (la campana). It's good to see travelers going to mexico and experiencing our culture. Grutas de bustamante it's a place you'll can visit.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, we just looked up Grutas de bustamante, looks like some beautiful caves, we'll put it on the list for sure! Thanks for the recommendation! :)

  • @JennandLeon
    @JennandLeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video guys! We'll have to pay it a visit on our next visit!

  • @TravelWTravis
    @TravelWTravis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oooo now we can’t wait to go!!

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's worth the trip up there for sure!

  • @jeurycentury
    @jeurycentury 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'll be there in a week lol.

  • @enroutewithchuckandcherie
    @enroutewithchuckandcherie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Omg those houses are awesome 🤩 Look at those beautiful views!!! Nice video guys!!! 👍❤️

  • @exploreaswego
    @exploreaswego 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OOO PRETTY BIRD! And the kids watching you fly was just PRECIOUS! YAY FOOD after all that walking!!! Such a beautiful place too! OMGGG BABY Goats. It's definitely a unique experience. It's good you got to try something LOCAL. and 15 MINTS! Cus you KNOW already. So nice that they guy brought you in and was so nice with the introduction. Very proud for sure! Your videos are always so comprehensive. I feel like I'm watching a chiller version of National Geographic!

  • @LuisSanchez-tx5wq
    @LuisSanchez-tx5wq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for Visitar my Ciudad Ermosa q yo no puedo Hyr la mejor de Mexico aprovechen de las Comidas bonita pareja

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias amigo 😊 amamos tu ciudad!

  • @NoBSEateries
    @NoBSEateries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The mountains are so awesome. Your apartment looks amazing! -S

    • @joemartin1253
      @joemartin1253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Take a drive to the west side towards Saltillo the mountain views are jaw dropping.

  • @dannyguerrero7059
    @dannyguerrero7059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gracias por mostrar nuestra ciudad. Bienvenidos

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hola amigo! Gracias por el apoyo 😊

  • @iNsTaNtpUdDiNhEaD
    @iNsTaNtpUdDiNhEaD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I plan to visit Monterrey next time The Warning plays a concert there, because I want to experience one of their shows among their hometown crowd, as well as check out some of the ladies' favorite eateries. Thanks for the tour of the city!

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We looked The Warning up and have been listening to them since you commented this. Great band! It would be awesome to see them in Monterrey! Cheers.

  • @uliseszarate6561
    @uliseszarate6561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That mountain is the icon of Monterrey and it's called Cerro de la Silla which translates to saddle mountain...guess why? : )

  • @DarrenHale
    @DarrenHale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice vlog as always guys, keep em coming! See you in the next one! 😎🤘

  • @raulrangelarg3429
    @raulrangelarg3429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Visiten san pedro que es la ciudad mas cara de toda latinoamerica no solo de mexico yo fui a monterrey y pura diversion con el ecoturismo :)

  • @keb107
    @keb107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I wondered where you guys have been.

  • @HAVOCRISING_
    @HAVOCRISING_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good video and I will go visit that place thanks to you guys.

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You guys are doing an amazing job on this platform. Always look forward to your new episodes!!! The buildings there are so big and well decorated. The Palace Museum looks pretty dope. No mountains here in IL so seeing this is pretty cool. I really need to start using AirBNB. Pretty sweet room you have!!! Thanks for taking us around.

    • @kippsguitar6539
      @kippsguitar6539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes their enthusiasm is infectious

  • @JorgeSchz2004
    @JorgeSchz2004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Indeed, Monterrey in comparison to other mexican cities such as Guadalajara, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and etc, it doesn't have a colonial or at least prehispanic backstory, Monterrey is an industrial city since its foundation back in september 20, 1596. Many of the great industries and corporatives of Mexico began here such as Coca Cola-FEMSA (Oxxo), Vitro, Grupo Alfa, CEMEX, etc. So, yeah, it's a modern/urban city 100%, 'cause it doesn't have prehispanic or indigenous architecture, btw, by now is the 2nd most important and 2nd most populated city in Mexico and also, the richest and most expensive one in whole Latin America (since 2019).
    Fact: Monterrey has jewish roots too.🇮🇱

    • @lediffzitro7902
      @lediffzitro7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Monterrey and its Metropolitan area is like another Country inside Mexico.

    • @toro9868
      @toro9868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      👏👏👏👏

    • @cloudmgv8130
      @cloudmgv8130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Is that why we eat cabrito? Because of the Jewish roots?

    • @JorgeSchz2004
      @JorgeSchz2004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@cloudmgv8130 Exactly, the jewish people who came here cannot find lambs to make their sacrifices, that's why they started to sacrifce cabritos to continue the tradition, that's why we eat cabrito. 🇮🇱

    • @JorgeSchz2004
      @JorgeSchz2004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lediffzitro7902 True.

  • @JosueDerasJustMe
    @JosueDerasJustMe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The name is actually translated to nuns. That mountain is called “Cerro de la silla” that translate to a “Hill of the Chair” because it looks like a horse saddle. You missed so much from Monterrey. You should visit San Pedro, Las Grutas de García, La cola de caballo, Chipinque, El obispado, el estadio Monterrey and tons of other things…

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Keep the suggestions coming! That just means we have to go back to Monterrey soon. We are actually hoping to spend some weeks there in the next few months.

    • @dean0523dp
      @dean0523dp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well it actually refers to a saddle because its form, translation would be " Hill of the saddle" instead, a better word in spanish would be "montura"

  • @GiseliRodas
    @GiseliRodas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nice! Always wanted to go here :)

  • @true20237
    @true20237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awwee love this video! If y'all are ever in the area again try to visit my hometown Allende, Nuevo Leon! Which is an hour away but they have the Best food in Mexico. In my opinion 😋 oh and by the way on the way y'all can stop by to check out La Cola De Caballo which is a gorgeous waterfall.

  • @bananapatch9118
    @bananapatch9118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey guys !
    Looks like the temps are great for 6 months, then HOT for 6 months ?
    Nice city !
    We were targeting our retirement in San Cristobal for 2 years n 8 months, my 62nd birthday…but our youngest daughter is 95% finished with her new house outside of Queretaro and she suggested we go live there until we start collecting social security. We don’t know how soon we’ll be going yet, still working out lots of details but 1 year n 8 months at the latest. Hope to meet yall in the future !

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, that sounds right. We've heard it can get super hot there. That is awesome, huge congrats to you. So cool that your daughter lives in Queretaro. We've heard great things about it there. Actually briefly visited/past through but decided not to stay, because we would only have 2 days to explore and felt it needed more time than that so we spent the extra time in another city. Good luck with all the planning, it's tough but so worth it! Let us know when you guys are in Queretaro or San Cristobal, we would love to meet up! We love reading your comments and it'll be great to meet up with some fellow Carolinians in Mexico. :) Cheers!

  • @TravelwithNJSteveandSue
    @TravelwithNJSteveandSue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! Nice looking city! Was not able to make out the bird on the hillside. I Might need a few cervezas to see it!

  • @brijean5865
    @brijean5865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loving the content. Just subscribed. Keep up the great work.

  • @_Johnspike_
    @_Johnspike_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been missing your videos, TH-cam not giving the notifications for your videos. I got some catching up to do on your guys videos lol

  • @Majikmind72
    @Majikmind72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video with a ton of information! Wishing you both the best. Thanks for sharing!💯

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the great feedback, friend! :)

  • @rookiemaquillage
    @rookiemaquillage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yay new video! New city!
    Did you celebrate Mexican independence day?

  • @JorgeLopez-xb1dy
    @JorgeLopez-xb1dy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The mountain is call a saddle ( horse saddle )

  • @Trxgoromy
    @Trxgoromy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I go to Monterrey every time like 7 times in year and it’s our fav city
    Also you should go to San Pedro it’s the wealthiest part of the city:)

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, thank you! It is a beautiful city!

    • @marioyepes9324
      @marioyepes9324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the wealthiest in Latin America

  • @LifewithTinaMarie
    @LifewithTinaMarie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonderful video! I wait for your videos to come out (you should post more)! You are my favorite expat youtubers.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That is great to hear. We are going to start posting a lot more in the near future. :)

  • @Mexicobeanpole
    @Mexicobeanpole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Living the life!

  • @GladysandKenny
    @GladysandKenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow that neighborhood is so beautiful. You guys are exploring the best places in Mexico. Great video.

  • @PostcardAndAPint
    @PostcardAndAPint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the tour. The mural is amazing and the colours are great. Loved the park as well. Great work x

  • @coraurdialez9130
    @coraurdialez9130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love yall videos.. I'll be moving there this has helped me alot ty!

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the great feedback! :) You're moving to Monterrey? Great choice, it's a beautiful city!

    • @coraurdialez9130
      @coraurdialez9130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laurenandseth yes my husband will b deported so we are lookin at monterrey but I don't know how to find a place to live

  • @trvlnthru
    @trvlnthru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That bird mural on the houses is amazing! I think I will pass on eating baby goats though. Your AirBnB looks like a nic homebase while you are in the area. Monterrey looks awesome!

  • @arlanchan5241
    @arlanchan5241 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful city! And great food! Can’t wait to visit. Thank you for the great video

  • @alikangarani9562
    @alikangarani9562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am about to travel to monterrey this weekend, I have checked some vlogs, but this one was the best so far. thank you guys

  • @JaretMonterrey7
    @JaretMonterrey7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yall should climb up to el Teleférico that's in el cerro de la silla the history behind that Terrance was that it was a platform for a cable car to take people up the mountain to hike but on its inauguration day a cable cart fell and they never bothered to bring it back so now the platform has an amazing view of the whole city

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is so cool! Had no clue that was there, going to check it out for sure when we’re back in the city. Thanks!

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Holy cow, that mural was insane. I wonder how long it took them to do it!!! So pretty!!! How much longer are you guys planning on staying in Mexico!!! Have loved following your adventures in Mexico!!! I'm really discovering so many new places that was not on my radar. I like how you guys do a walking vlog as you describe the whole place. Oh man, I won't show my wife this part with the baby goat, she would cry.

  • @AMactor
    @AMactor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it!!!

  • @davidmathieson9751
    @davidmathieson9751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very brave to get that close to La Campana.
    By the way, there's no need to roll the double R in Monterrey unless speaking Spanish. Everyone in the city who speaks English just pronounce it Monerey, as American English speakers do.
    In Las Monjitas they are "nuns", not "monks".

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for the tip! Yes, quite a few people have mentioned La Campana and we didn't know much about the neighborhood before visiting. We had an awesome experience though and the locals were friendly 😊

  • @ramonjesusvillarrealmacias1073
    @ramonjesusvillarrealmacias1073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Monterrey is my city.

  • @im.angelfuentes
    @im.angelfuentes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, that's true, we use to eat cabrito only for special occasions at least in my family

  • @alejandromagana2768
    @alejandromagana2768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    San Pedro isn't whole Monterrey city (just a small piece). Come to Guadalajara nothing compares. Food, great Weather and nice close places & beautiful Beaches..

  • @CaptainTodger69
    @CaptainTodger69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great videos, guys! really enjoyed it. keep up the good work :-)

  • @luogodicommedia5765
    @luogodicommedia5765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Life is Beautiful

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is, isn't it? :)

  • @ArchanaSingh22
    @ArchanaSingh22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sharing nice video big like 👍 stay connected dear friend thank you so much for sharing

  • @cleancutmex
    @cleancutmex ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing the best of my hometown, you have shown me what I miss seeing when I visit my family. Most of the time I just stay at home. Las Monjitas translates better as (the little nuns)

    • @keldfc
      @keldfc ปีที่แล้ว

      As a dane i would wonder why, but as a mexican, i would say, of course! Family is very important! 😁

  • @letrasdemusicas5074
    @letrasdemusicas5074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm from Monterrey Mexico, haha ​​I didn't understand almost anything they said because I don't speak English and I'm using the translator haha.....

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lo siento! We are going to try to add subtitles in the future. Saludos amigo!

  • @lediffzitro7902
    @lediffzitro7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3:33 Fundidora Park is where the First Steel Company was created in all Latin America and due to Government start to take car of it... Fundidora went to bankruptcy.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate the interpretation and history about Fundidora! Very interesting. :) Cheers friend

  • @12567NoYouCannot
    @12567NoYouCannot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Better than ANY US Cities.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! It’s incredible in a lot of different ways.

  • @joseluish.r..5580
    @joseluish.r..5580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    México city

  • @armandovera2304
    @armandovera2304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liked video. 👍 🇲🇽

  • @tutorialyoni7862
    @tutorialyoni7862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to meet you

  • @rafaelalvarez170
    @rafaelalvarez170 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow you just stand up on my barrio 👍👍

  • @demiansolis
    @demiansolis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi. Nice video. I would like to comment that us Mexicans are fond of making jokes abut the people of MTY because of their tendency to imitate their Texan neighbors. The people from other regions of Mexico call regios "the Texans of the south" and we also claim that MTY is the most southern neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. For regios, the perfect weekend includes doing some shopping at Laredo, TX and having a barbecue in their backyards.
    You won't find much culture or ancient ruins in MTY, but there are 3 very cool museums by the Paseo Santa Lucía which are worth the visit. They focus on art and history of Northern Mexico.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I can see that now that you mention it! :D Pretty cool because we've always said if we ever move back to the US, it's got to be San Antonio, Texas because of the Mexican culture and close proximity to Mexico! That sounds like a good weekend to us too. :)
      Thanks for the suggestions on the museums, we'll check them out when we're in town next!

    • @melreyes4795
      @melreyes4795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@laurenandseth Daniel 72 doesn't know anything about the culture in Monterrey, he's lying. In fact, he does not have studies in culture, like the majority of Mexicans, and that is why he does not understand the phenomenon of border cultures and falls into excess of saying that we imitate Texans. Texas and the Mexican Northeast have been a cultural unit since the Foundation, within which there was trade and population exchange since the seventeenth century.
      Good video!

  • @tjlawhon
    @tjlawhon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife is from MTY. It is one of my favorite places to visit in the world. Beautiful city with kind people...and the food is ridiculous. It's nice having family there. I will always have an excuse to visit.

    • @keldfc
      @keldfc ปีที่แล้ว

      Where would you say you could find the most "ridicolous" food? (I need to take my wife to that place! 😅 )

  • @DJArmando77
    @DJArmando77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video guys! the city was founded before 1596, My very great grandfather's uncle founded the whole area, his name was Luis de Carvajal y de la Cueva, he was a Sephardic Jew that converted. He came to the area at least 10-15 years before that.

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool and interesting. Thank you for sharing!

  • @gm-qn8ri
    @gm-qn8ri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks like a cool city .Yes I've heard there are many high tech companies in Monterrey Mexico ,many American companies are there and move there from the USA.It's a very modern city .This city is too modern for my taste ,I Prefer old colonial cities over modern cities .Colonial cities are beautiful and full of history .

    • @fourthdeconstruction
      @fourthdeconstruction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nope. Most of the headquarters of American companies are in Mexico city. In fact most of these headquarters are the Latin American headquarters. These offices run their all Latin America operations from Mexico city. Although Monterrey is relative modern, it doesn't compare to the modernity of Mexico city's new business district Santa Fe where you find the headquarters of Microsoft, Best Buy, Huawei, Ford, Sony, Movistar (Telefónica), Microsoft, Televisa, Roche, PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company, McDonald's, Amazon, Apple Inc, group Bimbo to name a few.
      The reason there are not many foreign people living in Monterrey is that after a few weeks Monterrey becomes too boring.

    • @agustindeiturbide8051
      @agustindeiturbide8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fourthdeconstruction places like Guadalajara and Queretaro and San pedro Garza Garcia have more foreign investment than Monterrey even tho san pedro Garza garcia is in the Monterrey metropolitan area

    • @agustindeiturbide8051
      @agustindeiturbide8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fourthdeconstruction what i notice is that more foreign people live in Queretaro Tijuana Guadalajara and Mexico city

    • @fourthdeconstruction
      @fourthdeconstruction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@agustindeiturbide8051 yes but don't tell that to those from Monterrey. They are in denial for them Monterrey is the best...

    • @agustindeiturbide8051
      @agustindeiturbide8051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fourthdeconstruction facts

  • @mexvette8209
    @mexvette8209 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you go about an hour drive to the south,southwest you’d hit Montreal/monclova, Coahuila they actually get snow covered mountains every winter and has spruce, forest and several other pine tree species. They hit heights of 12,000ft .

  • @Besthealthwithlee
    @Besthealthwithlee 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I'm thinking of moving to Monterrey from Merida and your 2 videos were the most helpful I've watched! Hey, what's the info on that Air B&B apt?

  • @lediffzitro7902
    @lediffzitro7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:00 he's saying 2 pounds of avocado for 75 cents (american currency) "A 15 (Mexican pesos) el kilo de Aguacate"

  • @EatBailaTravel
    @EatBailaTravel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey guys! Checking out your video as a resource. We’re heading there soon are you guys still there?

    • @laurenandseth
      @laurenandseth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We’re not there anymore but would like to head back before long. Awesome guys, looking forward to checking out your videos from there! Would love to cross paths sometime in the near future! Safe travels.

    • @EatBailaTravel
      @EatBailaTravel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laurenandseth We were hoping y'all were still there to meet up! We spent two weeks catching up with family and ended up getting one vlog. So we definitely will be back! Saludos we hope all is well.

  • @samyates514
    @samyates514 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please visit the Nepal bakery! You won’t regret it. It’s right down from Friki Plaza.

  • @lediffzitro7902
    @lediffzitro7902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    6:06 he called you "Guera" means white girl or blonde

  • @joseramirez514
    @joseramirez514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @thepalerider5121
    @thepalerider5121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mountain is call Cerro de La Silla. It looks like a Horse Saddle. And that is why. The saddle Mountain.