Rappelling Monterrey: 100-meter drops at Garganta del Diablo

You descend 100 meters by rope into a working mine shaft carved decades ago.

Rappel down a 100-meter drop into the abandoned mines of Garganta del Diablo near Monterrey, then explore tunnels and rock passages underground with a certified guide. The activity takes about 6 hours total, includes round-trip hotel pickup from downtown Monterrey or San Pedro Garza Garcia, all safety equipment, and a photo link after the tour. Suitable for ages 10 and up with moderate fitness. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rappelling and exploring abandoned mine

• Meet guide at accommodation entrance
• Drive to trailhead with guide commentary
• Warm-up 15-minute hike to mine entrance
• Gear up for rappelling
• Rappel down 100 meters in two stages
• Rappel down 15 meters deeper inside
• Explore old mining tunnels and rock passages

The experience

You start with a 15-minute warm-up hike to the mine entrance, then gear up for three rappels that take you 100 meters into the mountain in two stages (first an 80-meter drop, then 20 meters more) followed by a 15-meter descent into the mining chambers. A certified guide leads the way, pointing out the old tunnels and rock formations carved by miners decades ago. The underground passages are the real draw here: narrow, historic, and full of the kind of detail you can't see from above ground.

Your guide meets you at your hotel in downtown Monterrey or San Pedro Garza Garcia Valle Oriente wearing a blue LyliAventuras shirt, then drives you to the trailhead. The whole outing runs about 6 hours from pickup to return. You get a canyoning helmet, harness, descent system, safety line and head lamp. A first aid kit stays on hand, and accident insurance covers the day. After it's done, the operator sends you a photo link of shots taken during the rappels.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup from downtown Monterrey or San Pedro Garza Garcia Valle Oriente.
• certified guide leading all three rappels.
• full safety equipment including canyoning helmet, harness, descent system, safety line and head lamp.
• first aid kit on hand.
• accident insurance during the tour.
• photo shoot delivered via link after the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (19 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Infant (10 to 11 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 24

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Lyliaventuras Guerreros

Is this one for you?Pickup from your downtown Monterrey or San Pedro hotel means you don't need a car or a way to reach the trailhead. The guide collects you and handles the drive. The 6-hour commitment fits a single day without eating into the rest of your itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Infant (10 to 11 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual rappelling like, how many drops and how far down?

Three rappels total: the first is 100 meters (split into an 80-meter stage and a 20-meter stage), and the second is about 15 meters. You're descending by rope into the mine shaft itself, so the scale is real.

Do I need rock climbing or rappelling experience to do this?

No prior experience is required. The tour is rated intermediate level and suitable for ages 10 and up, but you do need at least moderate physical fitness. Certified guides handle the technical setup and lead you through each rappel.

What happens if I'm staying somewhere other than downtown Monterrey?

Pickup is included from downtown Monterrey or San Pedro Garza Garcia Valle Oriente hotels. If you're staying elsewhere, public transportation options are available nearby to reach the pickup points.

How long is the whole day, and what's included in the price?

Plan for about 6 hours total. The price covers round-trip transportation, all safety equipment (helmet, harness, descent system, safety line, head lamp), a certified guide, a first aid kit, accident insurance, and a photo link sent after the tour.