San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico

Capital City

This supposed "richest city in Mexico" is nothing more than a sleek, soulless suburb of Monterrey, with a population of just 122,659. While it boasts fancy shopping malls and hospitals, the bureaucratic headaches and lack of public universities are a persistent annoyance. The city sits in a valley surrounded by mountains, but the annual average temperature of 21°C provides little respite from the oppressive Monterrey heat. Ultimately, San Pedro Garza Garcia caters to a narrow class of wealthy elites who prioritize luxury over community.