Linares

Linares is a Nuevo León Magical Town that joined the program in 2015. SECTUR notes it was founded on April 10, 1712, as San Felipe de Linares, in honor of the Duke of Linares, Viceroy Fernando de Alencastre Noroña.

Linares represents the architecture, food and memory of northeastern Mexico. Unlike Bustamante, dominated by caves and springs, Linares stands out for its street plan, historic buildings, regional sweets and citrus-growing surroundings.

Recommended: walk the center, visit the Cathedral of San Felipe Apóstol, see the colonial aqueduct and Botica Morelos, try glorias (milk-and-pecan candies), visit Cerro Prieto dam for nature and combine Linares with Nuevo León's citrus routes.

🌡️ ClimateHumid subtropical

👥 Population70,368

📅 Designated2015

⛰️ Altitude350 m

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How to get to Linares

✈️ Nearest airport: Monterrey (MTY), about 116 km in a straight line.
🚗 From Monterrey: about 119 km in a straight line.
🚗 From Saltillo: about 158 km in a straight line.

When to visit Linares

Mild climate you can enjoy all year; the rainy season runs roughly from June to September.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Linares?

Linares is a Magical Town in the state of Nuevo León, 350 meters above sea level. It is about 119 km in a straight line from Monterrey and 158 km from Saltillo.

What is the closest airport to Linares?

The closest commercial airport is Monterrey (MTY), about 116 km in a straight line.

When is the best time to visit Linares?

Mild climate you can enjoy all year; the rainy season runs roughly from June to September.

Since when has Linares been a Magical Town?

Linares was designated a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) in 2015.

Which Magical Towns are near Linares?

The closest are General Terán, Nuevo León (47 km), Santiago, Nuevo León (86 km) and General Zaragoza, Nuevo León (101 km).