San Pedro Garza Garcia

San Pedro Garza Garcia is a city in the Monterrey Metropolitan Area.

Get in

By plane Mariano Escobedo Airport.50 minutes away from San Pedro. By Bus Central Station 30 min away in downtown Monterrey

Get around

San Pedro is the most afluent neighboorhood in all of Latin America. In 1996 was declared "Pride of Mexico". It's the equivalent of Beverly Hills or Greenwich CT. The whole county is easy to get around, there is no metro in this area, but plenty of taxis and buses.

See

Do
  • Centro Cultural Alfa. Ave. Roberto Garza Sada #1000 Fracc. Carrizalejo. Large interactive science and history museum features an educational playscape outdoors an OMNIMAX (IMAX) theatre, expansive gardens, an astronomical observatory that is open certain evenings, and an impressive array of hands-on experiments for future physicists. 

Buy

Buying in San Pedro is equally enjoyable as shopping in Las Vegas or Rodeo Drive. In Calzada San Pedro you will find famous designer stores like, Louis Vuitton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Palacio de Hierro, Versace, Fendi and plenty of other upscale shops. Plus San Pedro has more than 4 local malls just in San Pedro County.

Eat
  • Bistro Bardot offers a delightful collage of seafood and red meat, heavily influenced by French cuisine, it stays in touch with Mexico through their slight spices. Escape the noisy city and enjoy some fine wine. Calzada del Valle 401 Third Floor, L-13, Col. Del Valle. (81)1366-5919
  • Bodeguita del Medio is a duality: a Gourmet Cuban kitchen by day, a vibrant Bar by night. Black beans and sea food go very well with the traditional Cuban beers offered in this spot. Ideal for dining and dancing. Rio Missouri 600, Centro Comercial Plaza Lua, Col. Del Valle. (81)8378-5030
  • Neuquén has delicious Argentinian meat empanadas (stuffed bread), and irreverent pizzas, among other heavily flavored food alternatives; enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with live music and candlelight: very romantic. Rio Amazonas 101 Col. Del Valle. (81)8356-1465

Drink
  • Republica, Río Tamazunchale 306, Col. del Valle, 8 335 2900. Newest club, upscale.
  • Nirvana Rock Joint, Real San Agustin 100 (outside of Plaza Fiesta San Agustin), 81 8368 4630, . Features 80s, 90s and some recent music. Good selection of beer, liquor, and appetizers. Free breathalyzer test- ask the bouncer for a safe taxi if you can't drive.

Sleep
  • Antarisuites Valle, ☎ +52 81 8174-0000. Rio Danubio 400 Ote. Flashy 90s contemporary style hotel. Spacious, clean rooms, well equipped. Quiet side street location. 5-10 minutes to downtown. 
  • Ibis Monterrey Valle, ☎ +52 81 8133-5050. Av. Lazaro Cardenas 3000. Modern economical hotel, clean rooms at rates of about US$44 (Dec. 2007). An excellent choice for the budget traveler. 
  • Novotel Monterrey Valle, ☎ +52 81 8133-8133. Av. Lazaro Cardenas 3000. Contemporary hotel on busy thoroughfare. Nice swimming pool, large lobby bar restaurant, loud decor, platform beds, free valet parking. 
  • Presidente InterContinental Monterrey, ☎ +52 81 8368-6000. Jose Vasconcelos 300 Ote. First-class hotel in busy Garza-Garcia area. Nice swimming pool. Sunday brunch. 
  • Quinta Real Monterrey, ☎ +52 81 8368-1000. Diego Rivera 500. Most luxurious hotel in Monterrey. Gourmet dining rooms, classic architecture, concierge, valet parking, courtyard swimming pool. Location next to Plaza Fiesta San Agustin shopping mall. 5-10 minutes to downtown. 
  • Radisson Casa Grande, ☎ +52 81 8133-0800. Av. Lazaro Cardenas 3620. Modern, new hotel offering spacious rooms. 

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