Practical guides to Monterrey

Editorial, no-fluff guides about neighborhoods, schools, transport and what nobody tells you about studying in Monterrey.

Museums in Monterrey: prices, free days, opening hours

Nine museums in Monterrey for visitors: MARCO, Horno 3, the 3 Museos and more, with prices, free days and the route from the Macroplaza to Fundidora.

Updated on May 29, 2026

Visiting Monterrey

SIM card in Monterrey: Telcel vs AT&T vs Movistar

Compare SIM cards in Monterrey for students: Telcel vs AT&T vs Movistar prepaid plans, prices, coverage, where to buy with your passport, and eSIM options.

Updated on May 26, 2026

Getting started

Monterrey student budget: real cost of living by university

A real 2026 budget for an international student in Monterrey, with an interactive tier selector (ajustado / estándar / cómodo) and a per-zone housing breakdown for Tec, Centro, UANL and UDEM.

Updated on May 24, 2026

Getting started

Cafés near UDEM: where to grab coffee near campus

Two cafés walkable from UDEM at Plaza Nativa (9 min on foot), plus two specialty spots on the Circuito UDEM bus route. On-campus dining covered.

Updated on May 24, 2026

UDEM

Monterrey safety for international students: the truth, by zone

An evidence-based safety guide for international students in Monterrey, with an interactive map of 86 zones across the entire Monterrey metro area scored by activity and time. Numbers, scams, hospitals, lived testimonials.

Updated on May 23, 2026

Getting started

Getting around Monterrey without a car: metro, buses, apps

Three Metro lines, the Me Muevo card, Uber and DiDi: how to get around Monterrey without a car, and how to reach Estadio Monterrey on match day.

Updated on May 22, 2026

Getting started

Nightlife in Monterrey for exchange students: where to go

Nightlife in Monterrey for exchange students: eight antros across San Pedro, Barrio Antiguo and the south, plus six bars. Budget, dress codes, getting home safe.

Updated on May 16, 2026

Student life

Pilates, yoga and cycle studios in Monterrey for students

Eight boutique pilates, yoga and indoor-cycling studios near Tec and San Pedro Garza García, picked by exchange students for clean vibes and reliable bookings.

Updated on May 16, 2026

Student life

Living in Monterrey as an exchange student

A practical guide to your first weeks in Monterrey: neighborhoods near each school, getting around, money, internet, and what nobody tells you before you land.

Updated on May 15, 2026

Getting started

Cafés near Tec de Monterrey: where students study and work

Five cafés near Tec de Monterrey where exchange students study laptop in hand: WiFi, outlets, fair prices. Plus the Starbucks and Tim Hortons on campus.

Updated on May 15, 2026

Tec de Monterrey