Travel Photo of the Day: Monterrey’s Saddle Mountain

The Saddle Mountain (or Cerro de la Silla) is the landmark of Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico is one of the most ignored touristic destinations South of the Border. Grab any Mexico travel guide book and you’ll be lucky if you see more than half a page dedicated to Monterrey.

While it might not offer a beach paradise like Cancun, Monterrey’s tourism industry is growing due to its world-class art museums, fine restaurants, colorful shopping centers, and plenty of other things to do.

When it comes to outdoor activities, there are numerous  options for biking, mountain hiking, cave exploration, and some of the best rock-climbing sites in the country.