Why Nuevo León, and how to assess it
Ten advantages you can test against your own project: industrial base, route to Texas, talent, energy, innovation and quality of life. Each one says what is documented and what is confirmed site by site.
More than 135 billion USD
Reported new investment, domestic and foreign.
Oct 2021 – Aug 20, 2026 · Source
10 Reasons to Choose NL
Monterrey combines an industrial base with connections to Mexico and the United States. Assess location, suppliers and talent profiles against your operation’s needs.
Industrial Ecosystem
Companies across industries operate in Nuevo León. Explore documented examples, parks and clusters to understand this ecosystem.
Industrial ecosystem
Nearshoring
Road and rail connections to assess supply and delivery routes between Mexico and the United States.
Mexico and the United States
Top-Tier Talent
Technical and university education, and applied research. Compare institutional programs with the profiles your operation needs.
Education and research
Energy Infrastructure
Capacity, electrical connection and gas supply are assessed for each location and requirement.
Site-specific assessment
PIIT Innovation
PIIT brings together research, development and collaboration between institutions and companies.
Applied research
Economic Engine
Nuevo León contributed 8.1% of Mexico’s GDP in 2024, at current prices. Source: INEGI, PIBE 2024.
8.1% of national GDP · 2024
USMCA Gateway
USMCA provides a trade framework between Mexico, the United States and Canada. Preferential treatment depends on the product and compliance with rules of origin and other applicable requirements.
Trade with North America
Business Security
Consider your operation’s security needs when comparing locations. The team can guide you on the next assessment steps.
Operating environment
Quality of Life
Cultural venues, outdoor spaces and urban services to consider where your team will live and how they will commute.
Living in Nuevo León
Air Connectivity
Monterrey International Airport connects the region with domestic and international destinations. Check current routes and frequencies with the airport and airlines.
Air connectionsWorld-Class Talent Pipeline
Review each institution’s education and training programmes against the skills your operation needs.
Public
- UANL
- CONALEP NL · technical education
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León: university education and research.
Tecnológico de Monterrey: professional education and research.
Applied research
UANL has an Aerospace Engineering Research and Innovation Centre, with laboratories and industry-related research.
UANL · Aeronautical engineeringIn 2023, Tec de Monterrey opened an additive manufacturing Core Lab at PIIT for research, development and training.
PIIT: Research and Technology Innovation Park.
PIIT · Core Lab Tec · 2023Trade with North America
USMCA provides a trade framework between Mexico, the United States and Canada. Preferential treatment depends on the product and compliance with rules of origin and other applicable requirements.
USMCA provides the trade framework between Mexico, the United States and Canada. When planning your production network, review the rules and requirements applicable to your product and operation.
Agreement documents · USTRStrategic Connectivity
Road and rail connections to assess supply and delivery routes between Mexico and the United States.
Compare connections with your supply and delivery points. Check the routes and conditions your freight requires with the operators.
Mexico
Central Mexico and Bajío: 57/57D, with the 40/40D connection to Monterrey. Pacific and La Laguna: the 40/40D corridor, continuing toward Reynosa. Gulf: 85 and branches 83, 81 and 80 toward Altamira/Tampico. Selected for their regional role, not ranked by freight volume.
United States
The La Gloria–Colombia road reaches the bridge; in Texas, SH 255 connects to I-35. San Antonio, Austin and Dallas lie along I-35/I-35E; from San Antonio, I-10 continues toward Houston and eastward.
Air Connectivity
Monterrey International Airport connects the region with domestic and international destinations. Check current routes and frequencies with the airport and airlines.
Ground Connectivity
Road and rail connections to assess supply and delivery routes between Mexico and the United States.
Colombia-Laredo Crossing
The La Gloria–Colombia highway connects to the Colombia–Solidarity Bridge and SH255 and I-35 in Texas. Confirm route and cargo conditions with the operators.
Quality of Life
When comparing locations, consider where your team will live and how they will commute to work.
Local conditions and security needs
If your project has security or local-environment requirements, describe them to the team along with the location and your operating needs.
Consult the teamEvaluating Monterrey as your destination? Read the official guide to investing in Monterrey
Questions to assess your operation
- What share of Mexico's GDP did Nuevo León have in 2024?
- 8.1 % at current prices, according to INEGI's 2024 GDP by state, published on December 5, 2025.
- How does freight move from Nuevo León to the United States?
- By road and rail. The La Gloria to Colombia highway connects with the Colombia Solidaridad bridge and, on the Texas side, with SH255 and I-35. Route and cargo conditions are confirmed with carriers.
- What does the USMCA provide?
- A trade framework between Mexico, the United States and Canada. Preferential treatment depends on the product and on meeting rules of origin and other applicable requirements; it is not automatic.
- Is there technical talent and applied research?
- Yes. UANL and Tecnológico de Monterrey train professionals and conduct research; UANL has the Aeronautical Engineering Research and Innovation Center, and in 2023 Tec opened an additive manufacturing Core Lab at PIIT. Compare programs with the profiles your operation needs.
- What is PIIT?
- The Research and Technological Innovation Park brings together research, development and collaboration between institutions and companies in Nuevo León.
- How do I know a site has the energy I need?
- Capacity, grid connection and natural gas supply are reviewed for each property. A park's figure does not confirm free capacity for your building; the Invest Nuevo León team guides the verification.
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Editorial review: October 4, 2026. Figures cite their source and date; availability and incentives are confirmed per project.