Stalactites inside the Grutas de García caves, Nuevo León

Grutas de García: visit the caves near Monterrey

Q: How do you get up to the caves?

A cable car takes visitors from the base up the mountainside to the cave entrance.

Q: Can I get there by bus?

Senda takes you to Monterrey. From there, go by car, taxi, ride-hailing app or an organized tour.

Q: Can I book my Senda bus online?

Yes. Search your trip on this site, choose your seat and pay online in Mexican pesos or another currency. Your e-ticket arrives by email; show it on your phone with an official ID to board.

Large limestone caves high in the mountains west of Monterrey, reached by cable car. Take a Senda bus to Monterrey and continue by car or tour.

Top things to see and do

Our pick of the places to visit in and around Grutas de García:

Cave chambers

A guided route through chambers full of stalactites and stalagmites.

Rock formations

Formations with names such as “El Infierno”, lit in colors along the route.

Cable car

A cable car climbs the mountainside to the cave entrance.

Views over the sierra

Wide views of the Sierra Madre from the entrance.

Marine fossils

Fossils in the cave walls show that the rock was once a sea floor.

Walking route

Paths and stairs inside the caves; wear comfortable shoes.

Park at the base

Picnic areas and shade at the foot of the mountain.

Cool inside

The caves stay cooler than the outside heat in summer.

Weekends

Popular with families on weekends; go early.

Best time

All year; avoid peak midday heat outside

How long

Half a day

Senda to

Monterrey, then car or tour

Plan your trip to Grutas de García

Senda takes you to Monterrey. Search your date, choose your seat and pay online; your e-ticket arrives by email.

Find Senda buses to Monterrey

Getting to Grutas de García with Senda

Senda bus to Monterrey

about 108 a day from Saltillo

From 6 cities

Saltillo, Nuevo Laredo, Ciudad Victoria, San Luis Potosí

From Saltillo: about 2h 15min

fares from MX$139

How to get to Grutas de García by bus

Senda buses arrive at Monterrey Central Bus Station. Departures in the next 30 days, as shown in the booking flow:

Saltillo: about 108 buses a day, around 2h 15min, from MX$139
Nuevo Laredo: about 22 buses a day, around 3h 35min, from MX$366
Ciudad Victoria: about 18 buses a day, around 4h, from MX$345
San Luis Potosí: about 13 buses a day, around 7h 05min, from MX$764
Reynosa: about 12 buses a day, around 3h 30min, from MX$352
Tampico: about 13 buses a day, around 7h 45min, from MX$394

Schedules and fares change by date and season; search your date to see live times and prices.

The last stretch

The caves are in the municipality of García, about an hour west of Monterrey. Go by car, taxi, ride-hailing app or an organized tour; a cable car takes visitors up the mountainside to the cave entrance.

Travel tips

Arrive at the bus station at least 30 minutes before departure with your e-ticket and an official photo ID.

Senda allows up to 2 bags of up to 25 kg each in the hold, plus a small carry-on.

View over the Sierra Madre from the entrance of the Grutas de García

About Grutas de García

The Grutas de García were formed in limestone that was once the floor of an ancient sea, which is why marine fossils can be seen in the rock. The caves became known to the public in the 19th century and are now one of the best-known natural sites in Nuevo León. Check opening hours and fees before you go.