🇲🇽 Monterrey, Mexico｜Hidden Gem Alert!💗

Just scored a $200 round-trip flight from Oakland ✈️💨 and backpacked my way to Monterrey—a non-touristy industrial city that’s totally underrated! Safe, walkable, and perfect for a 1-2 day escape. Here’s my mini itinerary: ☕ Barrio Antiguo - Charming old town with artsy cafés! - Loved Libros Café Y Detalles for coffee and cute cakes 🍰📚 - 📸 Trece Lunas : Insta-worthy graffiti walls (but skip the food—I found 🐜 in my yogurt bowl 😂) 🎨 Museum of Contemporary Art - Walkable from the main plaza 💖 - Pink + yellow walls = photo heaven! - Cluster of museums here—easy to explore several in one go. 🏭 Fundidora Park - Took a boat 🚤 from History Museum to this massive steel-themed park! - Highlights: Technology Museum + cultural galleries 🌟 - Feels like a vibrant public square—locals love it! ✨ Verdict: A day away from screens = happy neck + happy wrists + happy soul 😆 Monterrey’s colorful vibe is an instant mood-booster! #MexicoTravel #BayAreaWeekends #HiddenGems #TravelOffTheBeatenPath