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We compared all 31 experiences in Monterrey so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 31 experiences from US$ 36 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Matacanes: Canyoning, Water Jumps & Rappelling Adventure
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Most booked
Matacanes: Canyoning, Water Jumps & Rappelling AdventureFeel the rush in Matacanes Canyon near Monterrey: canyoning, water jumps, caves, and rappelling with pickup and gear included. Small groups, expert guides.
1,783 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1d
Every day
19:00
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 156per person
Monterrey Nido de los Aguiluchos: Hiking, Climbing & 3 Rappels
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★Top rated
Monterrey Nido de los Aguiluchos: Hiking, Climbing & 3 RappelsStart your Monterrey adventure with a hike, climb, and three rappels at Nido de los Aguiluchos. Includes all gear, local guide, and roundtrip transport.
753 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESfromUS$ 107per person
Grutas de García & Town: Cave Exploration with Cable Car
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Best value
Grutas de García & Town: Cave Exploration with Cable CarVisit Grutas de García's stalactite cavern on a guided hike, ride the restored cable car through limestone valleys.
99 reviews
4.90★
Duration
5h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person

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La Huasteca Canyon: Private & Group Tour with Scenic Stops
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Travelers' pick
La Huasteca Canyon: Private & Group Tour with Scenic Stops
91 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 99per person
Monterrey & Santiago: Cola de Caballo Waterfall Day Trip SUV
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Travelers' pick
Monterrey & Santiago: Cola de Caballo Waterfall Day Trip SUV
79 reviews
4.92★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 99per person
Hiking, Climbing & Rappelling in La Huasteca: 3 drops to the nest
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Hiking, Climbing & Rappelling in La Huasteca: 3 drops to the nest
41 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 126per person
Water hiking Cerro del Agujerado: Canyon crossing near Monterrey
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Travelers' pick
Water hiking Cerro del Agujerado: Canyon crossing near Monterrey
31 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 99per person
La M Summit Hike in Chipinque Ecological Park, Monterrey
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La M Summit Hike in Chipinque Ecological Park, Monterrey
30 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
fromUS$ 132per person
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Breakfast and Pyramid Tour
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Travelers' pick
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Breakfast and Pyramid Tour
27 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h–7h
fromUS$ 209per person
Rappelling Class in Monterrey: Learn Rope Descent Safely
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Rappelling Class in Monterrey: Learn Rope Descent Safely
27 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 82per person

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Monterrey Hiking Climbing Rappelling Pico Licos Adventure
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Monterrey Hiking Climbing Rappelling Pico Licos AdventureHike, climb and rappel Pico Licos near Monterrey with certified guides. Includes transport, gear, insurance and 360° summit views. 4-hour adventure.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 126per person
Via Ferrata Ruta Vértigo: Rock Climbing & Ziplining Monterrey
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Via Ferrata Ruta Vértigo: Rock Climbing & Ziplining MonterreyScale 600-meter cliffs and cross hanging bridges on Via Ferrata Ruta Vértigo in La Huasteca, then soar 400 meters on a zipline, certified guides.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
04:00
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 192per person
Matacanes Canyon full-day activity: Rappel, jump, swim
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Matacanes Canyon full-day activity: Rappel, jump, swimFull-day Matacanes Canyon activity in Mexico with rappelling, water jumps, cave exploration and swimming. Includes lifejacket, safety gear.
5 reviews
4.20★
Duration
12h
Every day
04:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 143per person
Monterrey Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
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Monterrey Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingPrivate transfer from Monterrey International Airport to your hotel. Driver meets you with nameplate, tracks your flight, handles luggage. Up to 8 passengers.
4 reviews
4.00★
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Monterrey Airport to Hotel: Private Round-Trip Transfer
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Monterrey Airport to Hotel: Private Round-Trip TransferPrivate round-trip transfer from Monterrey International Airport to your hotel. Flight tracking, nameplate pickup, door-to-door service. Up to 8 passengers.
4 reviews
4.00★
Duration
1h 10m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Monterrey Airport Transfer: Private Car to City Center
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Travelers' pick
Monterrey Airport Transfer: Private Car to City CenterPrivate airport transfer from MYT to Monterrey city center. Air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, 60-min airport wait included. Up to 14 passengers.
3 reviews
4.33★
Duration
40m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Termas San Joaquín Hot Springs: 5-hour thermal bath escape
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Termas San Joaquín Hot Springs: 5-hour thermal bath escapeRelax in mineral-rich thermal pools at Termas San Joaquín with air-conditioned transport and a bilingual guide on this five-hour tour.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Tue–Sun
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 156per person
ATV tour Monterrey: 12km Sierra de Santiago with guide
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ATV tour Monterrey: 12km Sierra de Santiago with guideRide 12 kilometers through Sierra de Santiago on a quad bike with a guide, crossing rivers and navigating mountain trails in this full-day adventure from Monterrey.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 387per group
Estanzuela Natural Park hike: Guided walk with river views
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Estanzuela Natural Park hike: Guided walk with river viewsGuided hike through Estanzuela Natural Park near Monterrey with bilingual guide, bottled water and entry included.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Cozumelito hike near Monterrey: 10 km river walk with swimming
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Cozumelito hike near Monterrey: 10 km river walk with swimmingHike 10 km through turquoise river pools in Cozumelito canyon near Monterrey with a qualified guide, snacks and accident insurance for a full day in the Sierra Madre.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Mon–Sat
4
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Monterrey to Airport MTY: Private Transfer, No Waiting
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Monterrey to Airport MTY: Private Transfer, No WaitingPrivate transfer from Monterrey hotels to MTY airport with flight tracking, nameplate pickup, and up to 8 passengers. Fixed price, door-to-door, professional drivers.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Rappelling Monterrey: 100-meter drops at Garganta del Diablo
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Rappelling Monterrey: 100-meter drops at Garganta del DiabloRappel 100 meters into an abandoned mine at Garganta del Diablo near Monterrey with certified guides and safety gear, including hotel pickup.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
16:30
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 126per person
La EME hike Monterrey: 10 km ascent with certified guides
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La EME hike Monterrey: 10 km ascent with certified guidesClimb La EME de Chipinque in Monterrey over 10 km with certified guides, metal staple sections and summit views above 2,000 meters. Includes helmet.
Duration
8h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Airport Transfer Monterrey: 10-Passenger Minivan Pickup
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Airport Transfer Monterrey: 10-Passenger Minivan PickupNeed a ride from Monterrey airport to your hotel? Book a 10-passenger minivan with driver pickup included, air-conditioned comfort, and luggage help at both ends.
Duration
1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 192per group
Desert Museum tour from Monterrey: Dinosaurs, zoo and Saltillo
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Desert Museum tour from Monterrey: Dinosaurs, zoo and SaltilloFull-day Desert Museum tour from Monterrey with hotel pickup, covering eight rooms of fossils, animatronic dinosaurs, zoo and reptile zone.
Duration
8h
Next departure: 1 Jan 2027Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 161per person
Monterrey Airport Transfer: 5-Passenger SUV with Pickup
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Monterrey Airport Transfer: 5-Passenger SUV with PickupPrivate airport transfer in Monterrey for up to 5 passengers. Air-conditioned SUV, driver arrives 10 minutes early, luggage help included. Book in advance.
Duration
1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per group
Monterrey Airport Transfer: Private Car from City Hotels
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Monterrey Airport Transfer: Private Car from City HotelsPrivate one-way transfer from Monterrey city hotels to airport in a premium sedan or minivan. Driver meets you with name board, handles tolls and parking. Up to 8 passengers.
Duration
45m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per group
Hike and Rappel in La Huasteca: Three Abseiling Descents
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Hike and Rappel in La Huasteca: Three Abseiling DescentsSix hours of hiking, climbing and rappelling through canyons near Monterrey. Navigate three descents totaling 100 meters with professional guides and full safety equipment.
Duration
6h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 132per person

Monterrey at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Matacanes: Canyoning, Water Jumps & Rappelling Adventure, US$ 156 (1d, 4.93★ · 1,783).
  • Top rated: Monterrey Nido de los Aguiluchos: Hiking, Climbing & 3 Rappels, US$ 107 (7h, 4.91★ · 753).
  • Best value: Grutas de García & Town: Cave Exploration with Cable Car, US$ 99 (5h, 4.90★ · 99).

Of the 31 experiences: 29 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup and 13 bookable last-minute.

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