The canal
Turquoise water.
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Paseo Santa Lucía is a canal and riverwalk in central Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, about 2 km east of the city centre in a straight line. It is one of the city's most important attractions. Construction began in 1996, stopped for nine years for economic reasons, resumed in 2005 and was finished in 2007. The canal runs about 2.5 km and is 1.2 metres deep, linking the Macroplaza in the heart of the city with Fundidora Park, built on the site of an old steelworks. It has many fountains and one of only five authentic Inukshuk stone figures outside Canada. Green-turquoise water flows between paved banks shaded by trees and palms, crossed by curving footbridges. Cerro de la Silla rises on the horizon from many points along the walk, with the city's modern towers above. At night the banks and bridges are lit up. Visitors stroll along both banks or take small boats that run along the canal. The walk is under 24-hour surveillance and has free wireless internet. Evenings are the nicest time, when the day's heat eases.
Turquoise water.
On the horizon.
At the far end.
Central Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Yes, small boats run along the canal.
In the evening.