Northern Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Antiguo Palacio Federal featuring a garden
Antiguo Palacio Federal featuring a garden
Immaculate Conception Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
El Faro Lighthouse which includes a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views
El Faro Lighthouse which includes mountains, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Where to stay in Northern Mexico

Fundidora Park which includes a park and modern architecture

Monterrey Centro

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its museums and historical sites, there's plenty to explore in Monterrey Centro. Top attractions like Fundidora Park and Macroplaza are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Alameda Station or Fundadores Station to see more of the city.

Monterrey Centro
Zona Dorada featuring a sandy beach, mountains and general coastal views

Zona Dorada

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers to Zona Dorada praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Punta Camaron Beach and Sea Shell City Museum.

Zona Dorada
Sunrise over Puerto Penasco

Sandy Beach

If you're spending some time in Sandy Beach, Bonita Beach and Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California are top sights worth seeing.

Sandy Beach
Aerial view of Las Conchas Beachfront in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.

Las Conchas

While visiting Las Conchas, you might make a stop by sights like Playa del Este and CEDO.

Las Conchas
The sun gives the best goodbyes

Bella Vista

While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza del Malecón and La Madre Square.

Bella Vista
Built during the late 1800s in the middle of the city
-2014

Centro Historico

If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Historico
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Calzada Camaron Sabalo Mazatlán SIN
Stay at this beach resort in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,193 reviews)
Stayed for a week and everything was perfect from food, amenities, room and the view is so romantic. Elevators would only take 1-1:30mins.the longest to wait. Bands by the beach at sunset was fun too.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
Antaris Galerías

Antaris Galerías

3.5 out of 5
Ave Constitucion 1707 Pte Col: Mirador Monterrey NL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monterrey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,629 reviews)
Horrible room,nothing like the pictures and staff was rude during the stay.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Antaris Galerías
Safi Royal Luxury Centro

Safi Royal Luxury Centro

4 out of 5
Pino Suarez No. 444 Sur, Colonia Centro Monterrey NL
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Monterrey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,576 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Safi Royal Luxury Centro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Blvd. Costero 150, Sandy Beach Puerto Peñasco SON
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Peñasco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,311 reviews)
What a beautiful property! Fabulous pools, perfect beach set up with palapas , attentive staff everywhere . The one bedroom over looked the ocean and zero gravity pool , and what a great place! By the way, travel is after the problems in Puerto Vallarta , Baja Tijuana etc- there is zero problem in ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort
Extended Suites Chihuahua La Juventud

Extended Suites Chihuahua La Juventud

2.5 out of 5
Maria Montessori Lt. 1 y 2 #4102 Chihuahua CHIH
Stay at this aparthotel in Chihuahua. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,246 reviews)
The hotel canceled my reservation without notice

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Extended Suites Chihuahua La Juventud
Extended Suites Monterrey Aeropuerto

Extended Suites Monterrey Aeropuerto

2.5 out of 5
Av. Miguel Alemán km 15 No.518 Apodaca NL
Stay at this aparthotel in Apodaca. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Estadio BBVA and Citadel Shopping ...
7.6/10 Good! (978 reviews)
La habitación es un poco más pequeña de como se ve en la foto. Pero es muy funcional. El refrigerador, microondas y parrilla son muy útiles. Es ideal para trabajar, el internet funciona muy bien

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Extended Suites Monterrey Aeropuerto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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