Category: Budget Travel, Family Travel by Kori Ellis | 1 comment
If you are interested in taking your family on a vacation to Mexico, going to Monterrey would be a very good decision. Monterrey is known as arguably the most progressive city in all of Mexico. Compared to other cities in Mexico, it is an extremely safe city.
Another sign of how progressive Monterrey is can be found by looking at the businesses in the area. With many businesses in the technology field, it’s no surprise that Monterrey boasts the highest per capita income of any city in Mexico.
With a metro population of more than 3.5 million people, there are always things to do in Monterrey. Many families venture to Monterrey, which has resulted in many family-friendly activities popping up all over the city.
If you are a looking for a hotel for your family in Monterrey, you have a lot of options. Presidente InterContinental Monterrey Hotel is a luxury hotel located near downtown Monterrey. It’s located in the safest part of town and is famous for being extremely family-friendly. Quinta Real Monterrey is another hotel option that is great for families. It’s located close to a number of museums and other family-friendly tourist attractions.
Looking to save a few dollars? Fiesta Americana Centro Monterrey is a very clean hotel that you can reserve for an inexpensive room rate. If you are traveling for business, Fiesta Inn Monterrey Centro is a good choice. It’s located conveniently in the business part of town.
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With over 150 years of history, Ciudad del Carmen is a city in Mexico that is rich in tradition. Approximately 200,000 residents live in Ciudad del Carmen, which is located right on the Gulf of Mexico.
A couple decades ago, Ciudad del Carmen was a fishing town. However, oil was found near the city and now Ciudad del Carmen is an oil town that has a lot of workers from the United States. Due to the influx of United States residents, this city is a very Americanized part of Mexico.
If you want to take a relatively inexpensive vacation to Mexico, consider Ciudad del Carmen. The local hotels are nice and are priced cheaply. You can find a hotel to fit any type of budget.
At Holiday Inn Ciudad Del Carmen is a good option if you want a family friendly hotel that is located in a very good part of town. From this hotel, you can easily get to the shopping areas in the town. You can also easily reach the water.
Hacienda Real Hotel is a recently built hotel that is already drawing rave reviews. This hotel is perfect for a romantic weekend. The rooms are decorated with class and there are a number of restaurants in short walking distance.
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If you are making a day trip into Mexico, Matamoros is one of the most popular places to visit. Located just miles from Brownsville, Texas, Matamoros attracts thousands of visitors from the United States each month.
Visitors are attracted to Matamoros for many reasons including good weather, inexpensive shopping and an abundance of budget lodging options. If you want to stay in Matamoros but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you are in luck. While the lavishness isn’t especially impressive, the prices are some of the lowest in all of Mexico.
Margarita del Sol Costa Maya Resort Hotel is a fairly priced hotel that is popular with tourists. Conveniently located, Margarita del Sol Costa Maya Resort Hotel offers nice rooms and decent enough amenities.
Another option is Best Western Hotel Plaza Matamoros. This hotel is safe, clean and has a very helpful and friendly staff. As far as price is concerned, it’s even a bit cheaper than Margarita del Sol Costa Maya Resort Hotel.
Additional hotels to consider include Holiday Inn Matamoros, Best Western Gran Hotel Residencial and Hotel Colonial. If your budget is extremely tight, move Hotel Colonial to the top of your list, as that is the cheapest of all the listed hotels.
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