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Cañon de la Huasteca - Huasteca Ravine |
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Located to the east of the city, the ravine is easily distinguished by its beautiful summits and the almost vertical rock walls. An excellent place to practise rappel. This is a great day out for the family and friends.
Tels.: (81) 8337-1388 // 8337-4340 |
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| Chipinque Nature Park |
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This is a nature reserve that offers excellent opportunities for mountain biking, walking, climbing and hang-gliding, among other sports.
Tel.: (81) 8335-6979 |
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| Cola de Caballo - Horse-tail Waterfall |
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The name of this beautiful waterfall was inspired from the fact that the crystal waters fall from a height of 25 metres in the form of a horses tail.
The site offers lots of tables and barbaque stands so you can prepare your own food, other options include horse riding or horse and coach rides for the whole family.
Tel.: (81) 8347-1533 // 8347-1599 |
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The Estanzuela Nature Park |
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La Estanzuela is a natural park ideal for walking and enjoying the tranquility of the natural surroundings.
Tel.: 8337-1388 // 8337-4340 |
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| Grutas de García - Caves of García |
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The Caves of García were discovered, in 1843; it is believed they date back some 60 million years. They are located 1,100 metres above sea-level and are accessible by funicular railway which takes you up 750 metres.
Within the caves there are walkways that stretch for 2.5 kilometres along which you can admire a total of 37 salons of impressive sets of stalegtites and stalegmites.
There are also swimming pools, chalets and a barbaque area making the place a good option for a whole day's entertainment in the countryside.
Tel.: (81) 8347-1533 // 8347-1599 |
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Presa de la Boca - La Boca Dam |
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Located 32 kms. from Monterrey, along Federal Highway 85, the Presa Rodrigo Gómez, more commonly referred to as La Boca Dam, has a capacity of 40 million cubic metres, the surface of which is the ideal place for water sports, many people also go there to try their hand at fishing. |
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