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Monterrey, Nuevo León: A Sultan with a taste for golf
Nicknamed the Sultan of the North, this industrious northern city remains outside the typical international tourist route to this date, but it is clearly not lacking sights and attractions. Right outside the busy but well organized metropolitan zone, the third largest city in Mexico has wonderful natural surroundings, including lush forests, breathtaking mountain cliffs and noble deserts. Rock-climbing aficionados have long known the challenges and pleasures of the Huasteca and the beauty of the Cola de Caballo waterfall.
Predictably in such a well developed area, Monterrey is also home to sophisticated and renowned golf courses.
Other favourite destinations for daytrips and trekking adventures in the Monterrey area are the Grutas de García and the Parque Nacional Cumbres.
www.chipinque.org.mx
For more information about Monterrey:
www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_Monterrey
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Accommodation in Monterrey
For quality accommodation in the area, see among others:
Quinta Real Monterrey
Sheraton Ambassador Hotel
Fiesta Americana Centro Monterrey
Gran Hotel Ancira
Golf courses near Monterrey
Las Cruces Golf & Country Club
Length: 6970 yards
Rating: 72
Par: 73
Designer: Jack Nicklaus
Type of course: 18-hole
Services: Restaurant, bar, pro-shop, club house, terrace
Highlights: A gorgeous designer course in a safe and quiet neighbourhood
Website: www.lascruces.com.mx
Phone: +52 (81) 8386-9417
Las Misiones Country Club
Length: 6,751 yards
Rating: 69.6
Par: 72
Designer: Robert Von Hagge
Type of course: 18-hole
Services: Club House, restaurant, practice range, pro golf lessons, caddies
Website: www.lasmisionescc.com/
Highlights: Private course in beautiful setting. Play by invitation only
Phone: +52 (81) 8450-0550 or +52 (81) 8266-1150 |
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Monterrey Country Club
Length: 6826 yards
Slope: 125-130
Rating: 70.4
Par: 72
Designer: John Bredamus, John Hoffman, William H. Love
Type of course: 27-hole
Type of grass on the greens: Bent
Type of grass on the fairways: Bermuda 419
Services: Club house, restaurant, practice range, practice green, golf lessons, caddies
Highlights: Redesigned in 1993 with over 12ha of effective area, a true gem in northern Mexico
Website: www.campestremty.com/
Phone: +52 (81) 8356-7156 |
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Club de Golf Herradura
Length: 6970 yards
Rating: 72.1
Par: 72
Designer: Robert Von Hagge
Type of course: 18-hole
Highlights: A USGA course, designed to host future international events
Services: Practice range, golf lessons, caddies, club house, restaurant
Website: www.laherradura.com.mx
Phone: +52 (81) 8104-1040 |
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