Monterrey is famous for its gastronomy, its culture and its unmissable places. This guide is for adventure lovers who seek new challenges every day, and that’s why here we tell you the best places to climb in Monterrey.
Climbing is a sport that has become quite fashionable in recent years for being a great challenge for both our body and our mind.
Here almost all the muscles of the body come into play and you will be able to enjoy privileged views that only the bravest can contemplate.
Climbing locations in Monterrey
1. Potrero Chico
Potrero Chico is perhaps one of the most famous climbing spots in Monterrey. It is located in the community of Hidalgo in Nuevo Leon.
Here you will find immense limestone pink walls up to 700 meters high and according to several sport lovers, it is one of the best places in the world to climb because of the type of rock it presents.
Here we will find various degrees of difficulty depending on the height and incline.
However, the climate of the place is perhaps the most complicated, as it is quite unstable. We recommend you to visit this place from October to April.
2. Cubres de Monterrey National Park
Within the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park we will find La Huasteca. This place has impressive walls up to 500 meters high and high quality routes.
We recommend Pico Licos, one of the best places to practice rock climbing from the ridge to the summit at about 180 meters.
3. El Salto
Another of the best places to climb in Monterrey is El Salto, which is located in an impressive canyon.
The Pared de Las Animas and the Cueva del Tecolote, both with limestone, stand out.
4. Cumbia Cave
Near Monterrey we will find an impressive cave full of adventure and challenges. At Cueva de Cumbia the type of climbing is sport climbing.
The rock is mostly limestone, and the routes are overhanging, roofed, and you’ll find lots of holes and tuffas. Excellent choice for camping!
5. Sierra Picachos
Sierra Picachos is located very close to Sombreretillo, and here you can enjoy a wooded landscape.
This location has parallel fissure routes, plate routes and is mostly granite rock.
6. Cat’s ass
Located near Mina, we will find Culo de Gato, one of the places to climb in Monterrey for advanced climbers.
It has 10 routes and the type of rock is limestone with many overhangs, making it perfect for experts.
7. Pyrenees Peak
Pico Pirineos is located in Santa Catarina, south of the city of Monterrey. You must continue to the Cueva de la Virgen from the guard house at La Huasteca park to get there.
Here you will find many plate type routes and the rock is limestone. We recommend hiring a guide to avoid getting lost along the way.
8. Staircase Canyon
Near Los Rodriguez we will find the Cañon de las Escaleras, which has 40 Blocs and many stones thrown into a river, so the rock here is limestone and river rock.