# Battle of Monterrey, Mexico: what it is and when to go

> Battle of Monterrey is a 1846 battle in Mexico during the Mexican–American War (Saltillo). Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/trinchera-de-ampudia-1846/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** 1846 battle in Mexico during the Mexican–American War · History
- **Where:** Mexico
- **Best time:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** MTY Monterrey, 66 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 25.65251, -100.74497

## What it is and where

Battle of Monterrey is a 1846 battle in Mexico during the Mexican–American War (Saltillo). It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Saltillo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/saltillo/), where this site lists 6 more places to see, 37 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 25.65251, -100.74497; the nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY, Monterrey), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=25.652506%2C-100.744975)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.652506%2C-100.744975)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/historia/) places in Mexico. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Battle of Monterrey is **November to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 34 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 08 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 37 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 15 |
| June | Possible | 13 h 36 |
| July | Possible | 13 h 27 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 54 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 09 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 43 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 24 |

In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Mexico

To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Mexico checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Sierra Corral de los Bandidos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/reserva-natural-estatal-sierra-corral-de-los-bandidos/): Mountain in Nuevo Leon, Mexico · 1.5 km
- [Cerro La Mota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/reserva-natural-estatal-cerro-la-mota/): Protected area in Nuevo Leon, Mexico · 14 km
- [Grutas de García](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/grutas-de-garcia/): Cave in Mexico · 31 km
- [Sierra del Fraile](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/reserva-natural-estatal-sierra-el-fraile-y-san-miguel/): Mountain in Nuevo Leon, Mexico · 34 km
- [Observatorio Astronómico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/observatorio-astronomico/): Observatory · 39 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Mexico guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/).

## More in Mexico: History

- [Chichen Itza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/chichen-itza/): pre-Columbian Maya city in Mexico
- [Puebla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/puebla-de-zaragoza-2/): capital of the State of Puebla, Mexico
- [Querétaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/santiago-de-queretaro-2/): capital of the State of Querétaro, Mexico
- [Morelia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/morelia-2/): capital of the State of Michoacán, Mexico
- [Teotihuacan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/pre-hispanic-city-of-teotihuacan/): ancient Mesoamerican city
- [Guanajuato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/guanajuato-2/): capital city of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico

Every Mexico place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Battle of Monterrey?

It is a 1846 battle in Mexico during the Mexican–American War. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Battle of Monterrey?

November to April. In June there are 13 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24.

### How do you get to Battle of Monterrey?

The nearest main airport is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 66 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.652506%2C-100.744975) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Sierra Corral de los Bandidos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/reserva-natural-estatal-sierra-corral-de-los-bandidos/), [Cerro La Mota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/reserva-natural-estatal-cerro-la-mota/), [Grutas de García](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/grutas-de-garcia/). The rest is in [the Mexico guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6810506732), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1628057), CC0. More about Battle of Monterrey on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Monterrey). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

