4 Monterrey Hiking Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Matacanes : Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,497 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Join Gaia Xtreme Tours for a full-day Matacanes Canyon adventure from Monterrey. You will swim through rivers, pass underground tunnels, rappel, climb, and jump from waterfalls, including a reported 25-foot drop. Gear, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport are included.

“This is hard but well worth the reward at the end of the day. One of the best experiences in my life meeting and enjoy the outdoor. I do recommend bring your owe small meaning small snacks.”

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2.Nido de los Aguiluchos, Monterrey: Hiking + Rock Climbing + 3 Rappels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $115Best value

Start before sunrise for a guided climb through Nido de los Aguiluchos in Huasteca. You’ll hike steep terrain, use metal rungs and safety cables, cross exposed rock, and rappel three times. Guides such as Omar, Denise, Luis, and Cedric provide bilingual support. Round-trip transport and gear are included.

“Excellent guided hike. Guides were very helpful in making me feel comfortable as we got ready to rappel. Definately recommend.”

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3.Hiking Climbing And Rappelling In The Eaglets Nest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $137

Start before sunrise for a guided mountain walk in Parque La Huasteca, then climb to Eaglets Nest at 1,250 meters. You’ll rappel 35, 35, and 40 meters, pass through a 10-meter chimney, and finish with transport, safety gear, photos, and certified guides such as Lya and Leo.

“Absolutely worth every penny, I traveled all the way from Florida for this and would do it again in a heart beat! I did the Hiking, Climbing, and Rappelling in the Eaglets Nest tour as part of my birthday trip, and it ended up being one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. The guides were incredibly professional and knowledgeable, and they made me feel safe and secure throughout the entire adventure. The views were breathtaking—truly once-in-a-lifetime, priceless scenery you can’t fully capture in photos, although they did get some of the best pictures and videos of me enjoying my experience! A huge shoutout to Lya and Leo, who…”

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4.Private Hiking to La M in Chipinque Ecological Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Hike La M in Chipinque with a private English-speaking guide such as JP, Ana Pau, Uriel, or Damian. Expect forest trails, steep cable-assisted sections, a short summit climb, wide Monterrey views, wildlife possibilities, photos, drinks, and snacks.

“Our tour guide, JP, was absolutely incredible (not to mention a total badass)! This was a very intense hike, but worth every second. It pushed us to our limits and beyond. Since the hike includes steep inclines and some rock climbing both”

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