Macroplaza
- Visit: 2–3 hours
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Why go
- A view of Cerro de la Silla from Fuente de Neptuno.
- The 2.5-kilometre Paseo Santa Lucía canal connection to Parque Fundidora.
- The late-20th-century Mexican modern design of Teatro de la Ciudad and Congreso del Estado.
- The historic Plaza Zaragoza between Catedral Metropolitana and Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey.
- The glass architecture of Palacio Municipal, also called the Crystal Palace.
Walking route
Don't miss
- Faro del ComercioThe reinforced-concrete tower rises 69.8 metres.Within Macroplaza
- Fuente de NeptunoAlso called Fuente de la Vida, this bronze fountain depicts Neptune in a chariot drawn by mythical sea horses.Central Macroplaza, near Zaragoza Metro station
- Homenaje al SolRufino Tamayo’s monumental sculpture marks the plaza’s southern end.The plaza’s southernmost point
- Jardín HundidoIts monuments and fountain surround the open-air forum Tribuna Libre.The centre of the plaza
- Palacio de GobiernoDating to 1908, the palace houses the Nuevo León governor’s office.Facing Explanada de los Héroes
- Capilla de los Dulces NombresA 19th-century Roman Catholic chapel.
Tips for your visit
- Take Metro Line 2 to Zaragoza station, in central Macroplaza near Fuente de Neptuno.
- Urban buses stop at Constitución and Zaragoza, and public bicycle stations are nearby.
- The plaza has a parking area.
Best time to visit
- Visit after dark to see Faro del Comercio’s green laser.
- For civic celebrations, major event dates include 16 September and 20 November.
Interesting facts3
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Raúl Ferrera built Faro del Comercio.
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Spanish artist Luis Sanguino created Fuente de Neptuno, which opened in December 1984.
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The fountain commemorates a water-supply plan and honours efforts to combat water scarcity in the semi-arid region.
Historia de la Macroplaza de Monterrey | 1982-1984 Construcción y Cronología
Shorts
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History
The redevelopment proceeded without consultation with residents. It removed 427 properties and affected 283 families and 310 businesses. Cine Elizondo closed in 1981, and Fuente de Neptuno later replaced it. The grounds gradually gained parks, trees and fountains, and Macroplaza became a symbol of Monterrey.
- 1969Architect Eduardo Padilla Martínez-Negrete proposed a public corridor linking the municipal and government palaces.
- 1980The state commissioned Alternativas XXI, led by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Eduardo Terrazas, to prepare the first plan.
- 25 November 1981State decree 156 approved the project.
- 1982–1984Construction under governor Alfonso Martínez Domínguez cleared the equivalent of 40 city blocks and reshaped the streets.
- 1984Macroplaza opened with Faro del Comercio and Fuente de Neptuno.
Sources: Macroplaza - Wikipedia · Monterrey - Wikivoyage (see) · Macroplaza — El Corazón de Monterrey · Historia de la Macroplaza de Monterrey | 1982-1… · La Guía Definitiva de la Macroplaza — Monterrey · Macroplaza - Wikipedia · Macroplaza - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026
- Website
- macroplaza.mx/
- Phone
- +528120208181
Questions and answers
What can you do at Macroplaza?
Explore its public squares, monuments and gardens; it also hosts cultural gatherings and everyday city life.
Are there green spaces at Macroplaza?
Yes. Gardens and recreation areas form part of the plaza.
When is Macroplaza open?
The public square is open 24 hours every day.
What is the glass municipal building in Macroplaza?
Palacio Municipal, also called the Crystal Palace, is Monterrey’s mayoral headquarters.
Where is Plaza Zaragoza in Monterrey?
It lies between Catedral Metropolitana and the former city hall, now Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey.
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