The mountains surrounding Monterrey offer a breathtaking landscape harboring many canyons, trails and roads, which cross deserts and forests. Suitable trails are available for casual hikers to expert rock climbers. The Sierra Madre Oriental mountains south of the city are included in the "Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey" (National Park). 

Monterrey was ranked as the most secure city in Latin America and Mexico in 2005, and one of the two most secure in 2006.  The international airport we flew into on American Airlines, (MTY) Monterrey is linked through frequent non-stop flights to many Mexican cities and to key United States hubs (Atlanta, Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Houston-Intercontinental).  It was easy to get through customs there, 1-2 simple forms and the lined moved quickly.  The airport is probably about 30-45 minutes away from Dr. Sauceda's office in traffic.  The Macro Plaza area where we stayed is beautiful with Museum, Sculptures and Fountains all around.  Right next to the Howard Johnson is a large market area with lots of shops and restaurants, even a Burger King and 7-11!