Linares



Linares is a small city of about 70,000 inhabitants (2020) in the northern state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Linares is one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos.

Understand
The town of Linares was founded in 1712. It lies within a part of Nuevo León known for its citrus fruits, especially oranges. Many people think of sweet, nutty tasting Glorias caramel candies when they hear of Linares.

By car
Linares is 130 km from Monterrey, the largest city in Nuevo León. From Monterrey, drive southeast on federal highway MEX-85 (Carreterra Nacional). The drive will take about 1-1/2 hours.

By bus
Many bus lines, including Grupo Senda, Noreste, Futura, and Transportes Frontera operate several daily buses to Linares and points south. Frontera and Noreste both have hourly departures, other bus lines every 2 or 3 hours. Tickets from the Central de Autobuses in Monterrey to Linares will cost about M$200 to M$400 depending on bus class and departure time.



Get around
Taxis and Ubers will be your best bet, though if you're sticking to the downtown Centro area you can probably get around by foot just fine. Taxis are plentiful and there are a couple of sitios on Av. Corregidora, one near 16 de Septiembre and the other near Venustiano Carranza.

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Do

 * Feria de Villaseca - The town's biggest celebration occurs in July and August. The fair comprises multiple events around the city with artesanal displays, commercial and industrial exhibitions, charro parades, charreadas, cockfights, and horse races. Regional musical and dance performances are held in the town's theatre. A fairgrounds hosts rides, games, sugary snacks and fireworks displays.

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Drink
Beer is the preferred beverage everywhere in Nuevo León and like many small towns in Mexico, Linares has its own local craft brewery, Cerveza Linarense, whose beers are sold in many of the town's bars, restaurants, and retailers.

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Connect
Cell coverage is good in Linares but is mostly 4G in town and on major highways. 5G becomes available near Santiago as you drive towards Monterrey on federal highway MEX-85.

Go next

 * Santiago
 * Montemorelos
 * Monterrey
 * Cumbres de Monterrey National Park