What to do in Monterrey when it rains
A wet day in Monterrey is no write-off: spend it among the museums and galleries, browse an indoor market, or linger over coffee somewhere cosy.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey Juan Zuazua, Padre Raymundo Jardón y, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Mexican History Museum Dr. José Ma. Coss 445, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Museo La Milarca Eugenio Garza Lagüera 400, Zona Valle Oriente, 66278 San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico
- Colegio Civil Calle Colegio Civil s/n, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Museo de Acero Fundidora Park, Av Fundidora, Centro, 64010 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- CONARTE - Arts Center III E6 Fundidora Park Av. Fundidora y Adolfo Prieto sn Interior del, Obrera, 64010 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey Juan Zuazua, Padre Raymundo Jardón y, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Centro de las Artes II Fundidora y Adolfo Prieto, SN, Col. Obrera, Centro, 64010 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Gargantuas Cultural Space Mariano Escobedo 740, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Olarte Galería y Taller Albino Espinosa 1200, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- El Pincel Ignacio Zaragoza 108, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Bistro Galería Eventos José María Morelos 1096, Barrio Antiguo, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Museo Regional de Nuevo León El Obispado Rafael José Verger S/N, Obispado, 64010 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Tunel Loma Larga Av. Real San Agustin 34, Zona Loma Larga Oriente, 64710 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Fuente de Neptuno Calle Padre Mier, Ignacio Zaragoza &, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Paseo De La Mujer Mexicana Centro, 64590 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Faro de Comercio Barrio Antiguo, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Correos de México Durazno SN-Primer Sector, Valle Verde, 64361 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Mercado Juárez Calle Juárez a Calle Vicente Guerrero, Ruperto Martínez, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Kia Gonzalitos Av. Dr. José Eleuterio González 609, Obispado, 64050 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Mercado Campesino Venustiano Carranza 1817A, Rubén Jaramillo, 64489 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Mesón Estrella Juan Méndez Norte 125, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Mercado La Florida C. Mariano Azueta, Buenos Aires, 64800 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Mercado Del Chorro Dr. José Ma. Coss 628, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- A'maria casa del pan y café Mexico 123-Local 4, Obispado, 64060 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- The Cheesecake Factory Av. Ricardo Margain Zozaya 275, Santa Engracia, 66220 San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico
- Starbucks Constitución DT Constitución 1804-B, Centro, 64720 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Palax Obispado Calle Miguel Hidalgo #2615 Col. Jardin, Del, Obispado, 64050 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Restaurant Palax Av. Francisco I. Madero 717, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- El Nuevo Mundo Department Store Av, Padre Mier Ote 325, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Galerías Monterrey Av Insurgentes 2500, Vista Hermosa, 64620 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Fashion Drive Av. Diego Rivera 1000, Zona San Agustín, 66260 San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico
- Pabellon M Edificio ocampo, Constitución S/N, Centro, 64000 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Plaza Fiesta San Agustín Av. Diego Rivera 1000, Zona San Agustín, 66260 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Plaza Real Monterrey Av. Dr. José Eleuterio González 315, Jardines del Cerro, 64060 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
- Metropolitan Center Av Lázaro Cárdenas 2400, Valle Oriente, 66260 San Pedro Garza García, N.L., Mexico
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