Newcomers of Monterrey

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Life in Monterrey

    We understand when making a move to another city or country can be difficult. And, yes, it will be a 'culture shock' to some of you. We would like to touch a little bit on how it affects you and how to cope with it.  See below for related information.
    So what does Monterrey have to offer you? Well, surprisingly enough there are many things to see and do. Not only is Monterrey noted for its excellent food but it has really beautiful sites and attractions to explore.  There are beautiful malls for shopping and movie theaters. Many movies are in English with subtitles. The Mexican culture is set aside from all other cultures.

Day Trips

Grutas de García (García Caves)-   An extensive cave system located northwest of Monterrey in the Villa de García. A scenic train-like vehicle lifts visitors to the caves' entrance hundreds of feet above, on the hill slope.   
Cascada Cola de Caballo - (Horse tail) waterfall - on the mountains near the towns of Santiago and El Cercado, about 35 km south. 
Bioparque Estrella - A well maintained safari park that has over 800 animals from around the world. You can enjoy a petting zoo, paddle boats, a simi-train ride trough the animals or your own car ride and their theme gift shop.
Plaza Sesamo - Just 5 minutes from Downtown at one side of  Fundidora park. This family oriented theme park has shows with the characters, rides for kids and adults and during the summer months a water park complete with slides. Truly a fun place! Los Cavazos (7-mile Flea Market) - Located at both sides of the Carretera National, the highway to Villa de Santiago, about 30 minutes outside of Monterrey. There are many small, family-owned restaurants which serve Mexican local food. There are also handcrafts from here and all over México, furniture and more. The prices are very reasonable.

                             Sightseeing around Monterrey

Santa Lucia -   This new riverwalk was finished in September 2007. The architectual design is spectular. There are play areas located throughout and a boat ride starting from the Mexican History Museum ending at the Parque Fundidora.
Museo de Arte (Marco)- The museum contains a permanent collection of contemporary  Mexican and Latin American Art, plus traveling exhibits. www.marco.org.mx
Museo de Historia Mexicana - The permanent exhibit features a large room devoted to Ancient Mexico. www.museohistoriamexicana.org.mx 
Planetario Alfa – This complex is sponsored by the parent company of Nemak.  It has beautiful gardens with a bird zoo, a planetarium and 2 IMAX movies playing daily.  www.planetarioalfa.org.mx Mondays is closed.   
Parque Fundidora -  The Park has a 3 km walking path around a former steel factory complex that you can visit.  Is great for rollerblading or walking / running, you can also rent a bike or bring your own for a relax ride but is not good for cycling because speed limit applies.There´s also a great ice skating rink and Cintermex, a Convention Center and house of great seasonal Museum exhibitions www.parquefundidora.org
Parque ecológico Chipinque - Chipinque is the mountain that forms the south border to San Pedro and has the M shape.  There are amazing trails for hiking that boast spectacular city views, you can sometimes find wild animals in this natural environment.  Mountain biking is also possible. There`s a hotel at the top with a nice restaurant and incredible views of the city. www.chipinque.org.mx

All Museums in town are closed on mondays.

Culture Shock and How It Affects You

   Most people who live abroad for an extended period experience difficulties in adjusting to a new culture; this is commonly called "culture shock". In order to understand culture shock, one must remember that our ability to function in the world depends on our capacity. When at home, it's easy to get along well with everyday habits that require little thought. For example, how much to tip, where to park your car and what the street signs say. Abroad, the reverse is true and simple tasks become difficult because we don't know how to behave, our actions and words don't get the expected responses, and we don't understand the messages we are getting. This disorientation that can cause severe stress is culture shock. Fortunately, culture shock is predictable and manageable and, if you are prepared for it, you can do a great deal to mitigate its effects.

How to Cope with Culture Shock

    Since culture shock is a cycle of adjustment, people who make the effort to learn as much as possible about their temporary home country before they leave and who arrive abroad with an open mind, eager to learn as much as possible, often find it much easier to adjust. To make the transition easier, people should not wait for others to make the first move but should start reaching out right away.  This is where the Newcomers of Monterrey steps in. We have dedicated sponser sisters that help discuss and help cope with adjusting to your new surroundings. Please contact them at boardmembersofmty@gmail.com

         Restaurant Guide

MEXICAN               JAPANESE

Las Palmas                Kampa

El  Tío    Meiji-

MEXICAN               TEPPANYAKI

La Valentina              Yorokobi

La Escondida

           

ITALIAN

La Catarina                   Il capriccio
El Papalote                   Silvanos
Casa Grande                    

 
ARGENTINIAN       AMERICAN                     

 Las Estancias              Ihop                    

 El Gaucho              Chilis

 Las Pampas                 Applebee's                                              El  Argentino       Carl's Jr.

 El Diego      McDonalds

 Neuquen      Burger King/Wendys                           


INTERNATIONAL                            

Hawaii Cinco Cero                

Pangea                                    

Sierra Madre Brewing Co
40 West Steakhouse

La Bonne

Varietal


SEAFOOD

Muelle

Los Arcos

 

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