One of our next door neighbors once said, "Water is magic." The Santa Lucia Riverwalk truly is "magic." It washes away cares, opens one's eyes to beauty, and creates deep gratitude for the miracle of God's creations. Welcome to a haven of peace and refuge.
The Santa Lucia Riverwalk is patterned after the one in San Antonio, Texas. Monterrey boasts, however, that this man-made river is the longest in the world: 2.5 kilometers. It is full of fountains and water features that start before you even climb into the boat. Steps follow this waterfall up to the beginning of the river. The large bucket is from the original steel foundry nearby.
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| Stepped fountain |
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| Foundry bucket fountain at the beginning of the Riverwalk |
You catch the boats here at the Foundry Bucket Fountain and then take a leisurely 20 minute ride past sculptures, art, and water features. It finishes downtown in the museum, art and restaurant district. Any time during the day you can catch a return boat back to your car.
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| A Santa Lucia boat next to the "Needle" |
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| Sculptures and foot bridges |
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| Pedestrian path that follows the river on both sides. |
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| The police are always watching--this is an elevator surveillance vehicle. |
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| Cleaning boat vacuuming the bottom of the river. |
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| Fountain along wall... |
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| ...Being cleaned by these workers. |
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| Some fountains are easier to clean than others. |
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| And then, of course, we did it all again in reverse. |
A magical, peaceful, serene day on the river!
I want to do that!
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