Nature day trips from Monterrey: Chipinque, Grutas de García and Cola de Caballo
Mountains, caves and waterfalls within an hour of the city. Take a Senda bus to Monterrey and explore the Sierra Madre.
Top things to see and do
Our pick of the places to visit in and around Monterrey nature day trips:
Parque Ecológico Chipinque
Grutas de García
Cola de Caballo
Santiago, Pueblo Mágico
Parque La Huasteca
Cerro de la Silla
Presa de la Boca
Picnics and camping
Santiago’s food
Best time
October to April; summers are very hot
How long
Half a day to a full day each
Senda to
Monterrey Central Bus Station
Plan your trip to Monterrey nature day trips
Senda takes you to Monterrey. Search your date, choose your seat and pay online; your e-ticket arrives by email.
Getting to Monterrey nature day trips 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 Monterrey nature day trips 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
These parks are outside the city center. Go by taxi, ride-hailing app, rental car or an organized tour from Monterrey; plan an early start to avoid the midday heat.
Related guides
Cola de Caballo guide · Grutas de García guide · Chipinque guide · Monterrey Central Bus Station guide · Saltillo to Monterrey bus · Nuevo Laredo to Monterrey bus
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.
About Monterrey nature day trips
Monterrey sits at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental, so forests, canyons and caves are close to the city. The Cumbres de Monterrey National Park protects much of the mountains to the south and west. Bring water, sun protection and good shoes, check opening hours and entrance fees before you go, and avoid canyons and rivers after heavy rain.