Water hiking Cerro del Agujerado: Canyon crossing near Monterrey

Wade a mountain canyon, then climb to a cave with views across the Sierra Madre

Water hiking at Cerro del Agujerado near Monterrey is a five-hour guided hike that takes you upstream through the foothills of Cerro de la Silla, across a water canyon where you wade waist-deep, and up to a cave overlooking the Sierra Madre Oriental. Round-trip transportation from your hotel, a certified guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, hiking poles, accident insurance and photos are included. Children from age eight are welcome, and you can bring a pet if it's comfortable with water and climbing.

The experience

You start at a meeting point in Monterrey where your guide covers safety and gear before heading out. The hike follows the upstream trail through the vegetation unique to Cerro de la Silla, the mountain that defines the city's skyline. After roughly two hours of hiking, you reach the water canyon, the core of this adventure, where you wade across, getting wet up to your waist. The water crossing is the passage to the cave, which sits higher up the slope and opens onto views of the Sierra Madre Oriental spreading across the horizon.

Bring active wear with long sleeves, sports shoes or mountain boots with grip soles, and pack snacks and at least 1.5 liters of water or electrolyte drink. Sunglasses and a windbreaker belong in your backpack. Your guide carries hiking poles for the steeper sections, a headlight for the cave, and a first aid kit. At the end of the hike, you change into dry clothes and shoes that stayed in the van, and the guide provides photos from the day.

The five-hour outing suits families and anyone comfortable with water crossings and moderate climbing. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. If you don't have a car, round-trip pickup from your Monterrey hotel is included, so you don't need to arrange transport to the trailhead. Pets can join if they're used to water and scrambling over rocks.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup in Monterrey.
• certified guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hiking poles.
• headlight for the cave.
• BPA first aid kit.
• accident insurance.
• photos from the hike.
• change of dry clothes and shoes at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 60 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Lyliaventuras Guerreros

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Monterrey city center and want a full-day canyon hike with river swimming: hotel pickup gets you to the trailhead without needing your own transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (8 to 14 years). Under 8: 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 water crossing actually like at Cerro del Agujerado?

You wade across a canyon stream up to your waist to reach the cave on the other side. The water is the main water feature of the hike, and crossing it is what makes this adventure different from a dry mountain trail.

Do I need to be very fit to hike Cerro del Agujerado?

The hike suits all fitness levels. It's moderate climbing over five hours with a certified guide who sets the pace and carries poles to help on steeper sections.

Can I bring my dog on this hike?

Yes, pets can join if they're comfortable with water and climbing. Your guide will confirm your pet is ready for the water crossing and the rocky terrain.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the trailhead myself?

Round-trip transportation from your Monterrey hotel is included, so you don't need a car or to arrange your own way to the meeting point.

What should I bring for the water crossing?

Wear active wear with long sleeves and sports shoes or mountain boots with grip soles. Pack at least 1.5 liters of water or electrolyte drink, snacks, sunglasses and a windbreaker. Dry clothes and shoes stay in the van and you change into them after the hike.