Hiking in Monterrey: the 4 Best Guided Hikes

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

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

You’ll leave Monterrey at 4:00 am for a demanding day in Matacanes Canyon, swimming through rapids, jumping from waterfalls, rappelling, hiking, and passing through underground tunnels. Gaia Xtreme Tours supplies a wetsuit, helmet, harness, life vest, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport. Good fitness and swimming ability are essential.

“Not for everybody. Need to be somewhat fit. Also some wilderness experience. No physical limitations or injuries. Trail very demanding.”

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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 at 5:00 am from H-E-B Gonzalitos for a seven-hour, small-group outing with Gaia Xtreme Tours. You’ll hike, scramble, climb via metal rungs and safety cables, zip line, and complete three rappels in Nido de los Aguiluchos. Guides including Omar, Luis, Denise, Ramses, and Cedric have led bilingual groups, but you need good fitness and a calm head for heights.

“If you’re considering this hike, take the warnings seriously—this is NOT an activity for beginners. As a very fit couple in our mid-30s, we found the climb to Nido de los Aguiluchos incredibly challenging. You’ll need solid strength, endurance, mobility, and reflexes to navigate the steep inclines, loose rocks, and rappelling sections. The heights and perches are intense, and there are moments where you’ll find yourself clinging to the mountain. That said, the early morning start was so worth it. Watching the sunrise from the summit was absolutely breathtaking, one of those moments that makes all the effort feel insignificant. The guides were fantastic—our group was six people with three…”

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3.Hiking Climbing And Rappelling In The Eaglets Nest

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

Start early in Parque La Huasteca with guides Lya and Leo, then hike, climb, and rappel through the Eaglets Nest. You’ll reach a 1,250-meter summit, rappel 35, 35, and 40 meters, pass through a 10-meter chimney, and receive transport, safety gear, photos, and emergency insurance.

“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

Take a private, English-language hike to La M in Chipinque Ecological Park with a guide such as JP, Uriel, Ana Pau, or Damian. Expect forest trails, steep sections with steel cables and rungs, a summit cross, wide views over Monterrey and the Sierra Madre Oriental, plus photos, snacks, drinks, a helmet, and accident insurance.

“I had an amazing time with my guide, Uriel. This climb was a lot more intense than I thought it was going to be. However, Uriel pushed me to get up to the top and it was worth it. The views were amazing. I've seen the Sierra Madres from a plan before, but seeing them from this height was breathtaking. About half way up I wasn't sure if I was going to make it, but Uriel kept telling me "we're almost there". He was an amazing guide and helped create a day I will never forget.”

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