The 9 Monterrey Adrenaline Activities That Earn Their Price

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

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

Meet at Walmart Eugenio Garza Sada at 4:00 a.m. for a full day in Matacanes Canyon. With a guide, you’ll swim through river passages, climb, rappel, jump from a waterfall, and pass through underground tunnels. Wetsuit, helmet, harness, life vest, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport are included.

“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 $115

Start before sunrise from Monterrey with Gaia Xtreme Tours and head into Huasteca for a steep hike, scrambling, assisted climbing, zip lines, and three rappels. Guides such as Omar, Denise, Luis, Ramses, Cedric, and Jimi have helped first-timers manage the route in English and Spanish. Bring water, gloves, sturdy shoes, and a good head for heights.

“My guide, Luiz, was amazing. The hike/rock climbing was strenuous but once you see the view!!! Breathtaking!! You forget how hard it was to get there. My first time repelling and I loved it.”

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3.Hiking Climbing And Rappelling In The Eaglets Nest

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

Join Lya, Leo, and a certified team for an eight-hour adventure in Parque la Huasteca. Hike to the Eaglets Nest at 1,250 meters, climb to its rocky summit, then rappel 35, 35, and 40 meters. Expect a 10-meter chimney, a tricky descent, 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.Rappelling Class, an Exciting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours at Parque la Huasteca learning rope control, body position, safe descent, and how to belay a partner. Certified guides provide the harness, helmet, descent system, safety line, emergency insurance, photos, and private air-conditioned transport. The class is offered in English and suits most participants.

“Had a great time. Learned how to rappell safely. Excellent guides who are extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

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5.Hiking, rappel and breathtaking photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $134

Spend 6.5 hours hiking and climbing through La Huasteca to Nido de Aguiluchos, a rocky summit at 1,250 meters. Guides such as Lily and Miguel lead the route in Spanish, English, or Portuguese. Expect a four-hour hike, a 10-meter chimney, three rappels, and wide views of Chipinque, Cerro de la Silla, and Cerro de las Mitras.

“The whole experience was both challenging and exhilarating! The guides were absolutely incredible and helped get you through all the challenges of the day! This activity is definitely for those who have higher levels of fitness! But the views are so worth it and pushing yourself past your fears gave me such a feeling of accomplishment! Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adventure!”

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6.Rappelling, Hiking and Jumping into the water in the Matacanes Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $418

Join guides Lilly and Mike for a full-day Matacanes Canyon challenge near Monterrey. You will hike 6 kilometers to the canyon, rappel 30 and 18 meters, slide through natural chutes, pass through caves, and make more than 20 water jumps. Gear, meals, private transport, and English guidance are included.

“If you're even thinking about doing Matacanes Canyon — do it, and if possible, make sure you go with Lilly and Mike as your guides! This was hands down one of the most thrilling, beautiful, and well-organized adventures I’ve ever had. From start to finish, Lilly and Mike were phenomenal: professional, upbeat, incredibly knowledgeable, and 100% focused on our safety and enjoyment. The experience itself is straight out of a dream — rappelling down waterfalls, jumping into turquoise pools, sliding through natural water chutes, and hiking through jaw-dropping canyon landscapes. What set this apart was how safe and supported we felt the entire time. Lilly and Mike guided each section…”

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7.Hiking, Climbing and Rappelling Adventure in Pico Licos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $137

Join Lyli and Leo for a five-hour evening adventure in Parque La Huasteca. You’ll hike and scramble toward the 1,250-meter Pico Licos summit, then rappel 4 meters, 60 meters, and 35 meters. Expect rocky terrain, tight spaces, night views, certified guides, photos, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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8.Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $139

You’ll spend a full day in Matacanes Canyon swimming through river rapids, jumping from waterfalls, rappelling, and passing through underground tunnels. An experienced Spanish- or English-speaking guide leads the route. Transport from Walmart Las Torres, breakfast, snacks, wetsuit, helmet, harness, and life vest are included.

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9.Rappelling class in La Huasteca Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $81Best value

With LyliAventuras Guerreros, you’ll learn basic rappel technique on a 12-meter wall in La Huasteca Ecological Park. Lyli and her certified team teach three descent systems, partner safety, hiking basics, and Leave No Trace principles. Transport from Monterrey or San Pedro, safety gear, insurance, and photos are included.

“Lyli and her team are absolutely amazing! We had an incredible time learning how to rappel in beautiful La Huasteca Park. They provided convenient transportation to and from La Huasteca. Another great perk was all of the fantastic pictures and videos captured for us by the team throughout the course of the day! We were beginners and felt completely safe the entire time following Lyli and her team’s guidance. I highly recommend checking out the rappelling class if you are looking for a fun, adventurous outdoors activity lead by kind and experienced professionals! We would 100% book another excursion with Lyli the next time we are in Monterrey!”

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