Why Nuevo León?
Mexico's most competitive state for foreign direct investment, backed by decades of industrial tradition and a government committed to your success.
10 Reasons to Choose NL
Global companies choose Nuevo León for its unmatched ecosystem in Mexico.
Industrial Ecosystem
260+ industrial parks with world-class infrastructure, clustering 15 specialized sectors. 4,500+ foreign companies already operating.
4,500+ companies
Nearshoring
Proximity and connectivity to the U.S. market that drive nearshoring: 246 km to the border crossing, the I-35 corridor, 3 rail lines, and 7,000+ daily crossings at Colombia-Laredo.
246 km to border
Top-Tier Talent
300+ universities. 25,000+ engineers, 35,000+ technicians per year. Tec de Monterrey: best business school in LatAm. UANL: largest engineering school in northern Mexico.
25K+ engineers/year
Energy Infrastructure
8,302 MW installed capacity. 1,475 MW in 7 new substations under construction. 8,279 MW in renewable energy development.
8,302 MW capacity
PIIT Innovation
PIIT hosts R&D centers from KUKA, Schneider Electric, Katcon, Metalsa, Prolec GE, and more top global companies.
9+ R&D centers
Economic Engine
2nd largest metro area in Mexico. $145B USD GDP. Highest household income in Mexico at $39,011 MXN/month.
$145B GDP
USMCA Gateway
Tariff-free access to a 500M consumer market. Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries.
500M consumers
Business Security
27 years of uninterrupted labor peace. Colombia-Laredo protected 24/7 by military and state police.
27 yrs labor peace
Quality of Life
#1 in life expectancy. 50+ museums, FIFA 2026 venue, Michelin restaurants. San Pedro Garza García: best quality of life in Mexico.
#1 life expectancy
Air Connectivity
26 international direct routes: Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, Madrid, Bogotá, and more. NL consolidates as a new air hub.
26 intl. routesWorld-Class Talent Pipeline
UANL: best economics school in the country, largest engineering school in northern Mexico
Tec de Monterrey: best business school in Latin America
Direct access to 500M consumers
Under USMCA, companies based in Nuevo León export duty-free to the US and Canada. Just 246 km from the nearest border crossing, NL is the most efficient gateway to the North American market. Mexico has 14 free trade agreements with 50+ countries.
Strategic Connectivity
Monterrey is 246 km from the nearest border crossing, the closest major metro area to the US.
Air Connectivity
26 international direct routes including Tokyo, Seoul, Paris CDG, Madrid, La Habana, Costa Rica, Panamá, and Bogotá. In 2024, 11,000+ residence permits regularized for Chinese and Korean citizens.
Ground Connectivity
Connected via I-35, I-10, Gloria-Colombia, and TX-255 highways. Ferromex, Kansas City Southern, and Union Pacific rail lines. Sea ports: Long Beach, Ensenada, Mazatlán, Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Altamira, Veracruz.
Colombia-Laredo Crossing
2nd most important border crossing in Mexico. HAZMAT authorized. 7,000+ daily crossings. Green Corridors with smart logistics and EV charging stations.
Quality of Life
32 First Places Nationally
Recognized by independent organizations across employment, investment, exports, economy, welfare, and education.
Job creation: 11,708 jobs in January 2026
IMSSJob creation in manufacturing (6,051), construction (6,539) & services (6,434)
IMSSIMMEX employment generation: 12,000 jobs in 2025
INEGITotal IMMEX employment: 394,000 jobs in 2025
INEGIManufacturing production
INEGI - EMIM 2025Manufacturing employment
INEGI - EMIM 2025Labor peace: 27 uninterrupted years
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