The nearest large city is Monterrey which is a little over an hour's drive north by car. Monterrey International Airport is about a half hour further. It is approximately two hours east by car to the border of Texas. Swiftly moving streams rim the border of the campus. Although rains come infrequently, this water originates from underground natural springs and irrigates the green lawns and other lush vegetation on campus.
Water is drawn from local shallow wells and springs.
If in doubt, boil all water a minimum of 3 - 5 minutes prior to consumption. Montemorelos lays claim to growing the highest quality oranges in the world. Freshly squeezed orange juice costs less than soda pop in the local restaurants. Food is simple but nutritionally adequate. It is closed Saturdays and Sundays, same as the grocery store.