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Santa Lucia Riverwalk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Santa Lucia Riverwalk

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Santa Lucia Riverwalk (Spanish: Paseo Santa Lucía) is an artificial river located in the Mexican city of Monterrey, Nuevo León.

Santa Lucia Riverwalk at night
Santa Lucia Riverwalk at night
Santa Lucia Riverwalk
Santa Lucia Riverwalk
Santa Lucia Riverwalk
Santa Lucia Riverwalk
Santa Lucia Riverwalk at dusk
Santa Lucia Riverwalk at dusk

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[edit] History

The construction of the river begun in 1996, but for economic reasons it was stopped for 9 years. In 2005 the construction continued and was finished in 2007.

[edit] Inaguration

It was inaugurated by the current Mexican President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, Nuevo Leon's Governor Natividad González Parás and Monterrey's mayor Adalberto Madero in celebration of the 197th anniversary of the Mexican War of Independence.

[edit] Tourist attraction

It is currently one of the most important attractions in the city. It was also part of the 2007 Universal Forum of Cultures' attractions.

[edit] Features

  • It connects the Macroplaza and the Fundidora Park
  • It is 2.5 kilometers long.
  • It is 1.2m deep.
  • It is under 24 hour surveillance.
  • The riverwalk contains several motorboats.
  • It also has several fountains.
  • It has one of the four authentic Inukshuk outside Canada.
  • The whole riverwalk has free wireless internet access.

[edit] Controversy

There was a lot of controversy towards the funds used in its construction. Also the government prohibited to swim in the river, but later said that there is going to be a swimming competition held at the river, which caused discomfort between the population.

[edit] See also

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