Food Scene
Within walking distance of the house. This is a coffee “snob” place with different types of coffee methods like Chemex. Make sure to get the "dripper" coffee. Located in a strip-mall, this "tiny" place also has a live saxophone or solo musician on some nights (Wednesday / Thursday) Make sure to check out their Facebook / IG for more details.
Guayoyo Café
223 Río OrinocoWithin walking distance of the house. This is a coffee “snob” place with different types of coffee methods like Chemex. Make sure to get the "dripper" coffee. Located in a strip-mall, this "tiny" place also has a live saxophone or solo musician on some nights (Wednesday / Thursday) Make sure to check out their Facebook / IG for more details.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local hipster and creative types flock here for their constant creation of new cocktail recipes. You’ll find live jazz or blues on some nights. Open in most nights and especially lively Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Indoor and outdoor seating.
67 locals recommend
MAVERICK MTY
103D Rio MississippiLocal hipster and creative types flock here for their constant creation of new cocktail recipes. You’ll find live jazz or blues on some nights. Open in most nights and especially lively Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Essentials
One of the most complete grocery stores in the area is a 5 minute (Uber or taxi) drive. You'll find tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, large selection of beer, spirits, flowers, imported products, vegetarian and healthy products etc. They also have eat-in options and a coffee shop.
10 locals recommend
H-E-B Chipinque
300 Av. Manuel Gómez MorínOne of the most complete grocery stores in the area is a 5 minute (Uber or taxi) drive. You'll find tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, large selection of beer, spirits, flowers, imported products, vegetarian and healthy products etc. They also have eat-in options and a coffee shop.
Entertainment & Activities
One of South Monterrey's main streets Calzada del Valle becomes a huge park and market every Sunday of the year from 7 AM to 1 PM. Car traffic is closed off and you can run, bike or walk and participate along the many free activities, listen to live music, people watch and taste tons of different food ranging from fruit smoothies, popsicles, tacos, burgers, and look at the local crafts market. 10 minute walk from the house, walk South towards Calzada del Valle.
87 locals recommend
San pedro de pinta
One of South Monterrey's main streets Calzada del Valle becomes a huge park and market every Sunday of the year from 7 AM to 1 PM. Car traffic is closed off and you can run, bike or walk and participate along the many free activities, listen to live music, people watch and taste tons of different food ranging from fruit smoothies, popsicles, tacos, burgers, and look at the local crafts market. 10 minute walk from the house, walk South towards Calzada del Valle.
Newly built luxurious shopping centre with an Amorino Gelatto store, Cheesacake Factory, Starbucks Reserve, and tons of clothing & makeup stores, cinemas, etc. There also a small park outback full of activities for children and Fancy top notch restaurants.
38 locals recommend
Punto Valle (The Town Center)
555 Rio MissouriNewly built luxurious shopping centre with an Amorino Gelatto store, Cheesacake Factory, Starbucks Reserve, and tons of clothing & makeup stores, cinemas, etc. There also a small park outback full of activities for children and Fancy top notch restaurants.
Parks
San Pedro is known for its parks and activities that happen in them. Here are my favourite ones.
This park is just a two minute walk behind the house. Their free activities are a must you like exercising outdoors. Make sure to ask me or Google about the times for yoga, HIIT, ultimate frisbee, etc.
El Capitán Park
This park is just a two minute walk behind the house. Their free activities are a must you like exercising outdoors. Make sure to ask me or Google about the times for yoga, HIIT, ultimate frisbee, etc.
This park has an outdoor “amphitheater” that usually has live music on Sundays staring at 6:00 PM. Also yoga and exercise activities happen here.
Valley Forest Parks
406 Av Alfonso ReyesThis park has an outdoor “amphitheater” that usually has live music on Sundays staring at 6:00 PM. Also yoga and exercise activities happen here.
Mississippi Park
270 Rio MississippiGreat park for families with children.