Facts about Nuevo León

Here are some interesting facts about Nuevo León.

Nuevo León consistently ranks among Mexico's wealthiest states.

The state exports billions of dollars in goods each year.

Despite its dry reputation, Nuevo León contains deserts,

forests, and mountains. The state is home to one of Mexico's most

famous waterfalls, Cola de Caballo.

Nuevo León is a famous tourist destination for rock climbing, hiking, and

rappelling. Monterrey is one of Mexico's most educated cities.

It has a high concentration of universities and engineering graduates.

Spanish settlers named the region after the historic Kingdom of León in

northwestern Spain. Its mountains create dramatic weather

changes. A sunny day in Monterrey can quickly turn

into thunderstorms.

The state is one of Mexico's largest brewing regions.

For decades, Nuevo León has been at the center of

Mexico's steel industry,

supplying materials used across North America.

The region has hundreds of caves. Many remain unexplored because of the

rugged Sierra Madre Oriental. Nuevo León has more than

300 protected wildlife species. Its mountains support everything from

eagles and bobcats to endangered plants.