Lowdown on San Jeronimo in Monterrey

[Beep]

Hi Everyone,

I am moving to Monterrey with my girlfriend who is doing an internship for a financial company. The company she is with is arranging a place for her in San Jeronimo. I have heard this is a nicer area.

What is the low down on this area? Is it a nice area to live in?
Are there parks in this area? Particularly, I like to run (jog) and I´m wondering if the area is conducive to that. How is public transport?

Also, lots of people talk about safety concerns. I have lived in Bogota for the last year, so i´m no stranger to latin america. but is this overblown?

Thanks for the help!

Ben

[conorkilleen]

I live in Colinas de San Jeronimo. Its a great area. Lots of parks and shopping. Food choices for almost everyone as well. As far as the violence, here n SJ you don't see much of it. Don't get me wrong, you still need to watch your back and be cautious, but not like San Nicholas or Guadalupe ( other side of town). The military has had a bigger presence here in Monterrey in general so it feels like the violence has calmed down a little, but i am sure it just feels like that. Every week there are still people getting killed, just not within 5 kilometers of me.

SJ is right across the river from San Pedro which is a really nice area as well. More expats there. Here in SJ there are not too many folks that speak English, but even if you do they don't look at you funny.

Pm me if you want to discuss further.

[Beep]

Hi Conor,

Thanks a lot for your response awhile back. I should´ve replied to say thanks. Actually, I couldn´t PM you as I am not a senior enough user yet but I have actually just arrived in Monterrey and am currently staying close to alfonso reyes and avenida revolucion. But as I am new here, I am looking to meet a few people, get a little more settled in and get a better understanding of the city. Maybe we could meet up for a beer sometime if that works for you? My email is benpennington at gmail dot com. Let me know

Cheers,

Ben

[conorkilleen]

Originally Posted by Beep

Hi Conor,

Thanks a lot for your response awhile back. I should´ve replied to say thanks. Actually, I couldn´t PM you as I am not a senior enough user yet but I have actually just arrived in Monterrey and am currently staying close to alfonso reyes and avenida revolucion. But as I am new here, I am looking to meet a few people, get a little more settled in and get a better understanding of the city. Maybe we could meet up for a beer sometime if that works for you? My email is benpennington at gmail dot com. Let me know

Cheers,

Ben

Hey Ben. A beer would be great. I'll be pretty busy this week and traveling next week, so I think that end of next week (maybe Saturday) would be good. I'll email you.

Conor

[Beep]

Enjoy your travels next week! Looking forward to meeting up.

[conorkilleen]

Originally Posted by Beep

Enjoy your travels next week! Looking forward to meeting up.

Yeah! Thanks! I'm looking forward to it as well! We can maybe have a BBQ at my place next weekend. I like to grill and we have an awesome view from San Jeronimo....plus the beer is always cold over here.

[Beep]

mmm cold beer and barbeque..speaking my language. also getting to know san jeronimo would be nice as well.

[ACE_Gringo]

San Jemo is a decent area. When I used to fly between IAH and MTY we stayed in a hotel in that area. It is safe for the most part. Just watch yourself at night like you would anywhere else.

You will find the area a good location with quick access to major parts of the city and an almost straight shot to the airport.

[Beep]

Thanks ACE_Gringo!

Also, would any of you happen to know a bookstore in the city that carries English books?

[ACE_Gringo]

I do not know of bookstores there BUT I have a friend who lives there and I will email him right now for you and see what I can find out!