HomeProtected Areas
Cumbres de Monterrey
Nuevo León
About Cumbres de Monterrey
Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. The landscapes of this National Park are, without a doubt, impressive for those who enjoy mountain formations and find challenges to overcom...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Monterrey at 1.5 Km.
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Airport
Monterrey International Airport 'General Mariano Escobedo' - Nuevo León
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From Monterrey, taking Eugenio Garza Sada Avenue in Monterrey becomes Federal Highway 85, also known as Carretera Nacional, and this is the ...
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Transportation facilities
Private automobile and public transportation.
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Mobility within the protected area
There are rural roads between localities.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From Monterrey, taking Eugenio Garza Sada Avenue in Monterrey becomes Federal Highway 85, also known as Carretera Nacional, and this is the road that leads to the National Park.
The entrance to the Protected Area must be done by private car on a paved road. - Transportation facilities
Private automobile and public transportation.
- Mobility within the protected area
There are rural roads between localities.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
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Entrance fee
$60.37 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Hot in summer and cold in winter
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Camping
- Canyoning
Recommendations
- A good season to visit the Protected Area is spring and autumn.
- Clothing according to the time of the year is recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Monterrey at 1.5 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$60.37 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Cumbres de Monterrey
Interesting facts
Cumbres de Monterrey is an important water catchment site, and stands out for the contrast between its arid zones in the lower parts and its...
Attractions
Canyons of La Huasteca and the forest zone of Ciénega de González.
Representative species of PA
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Maroon-fronted Parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi), Pygmy Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus parvus), Primeval...
You can see more representative species of Cumbres de Monterrey on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Maroon-fronted Parrot (Rhynchopsitta terrisi), Pygmy Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus parvus), Primeval Splayfoot Salamander (Chiropterotriton priscus), Totonacan Rattlesnake (Crotalus totonacus)Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Agave (Agave montana), Smooth-bark Mexican pine (Pinus pseudostrobus), Palm (Brahea berlandieri)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Responsible visitation 2. Good waste management 3. Respect for wildlife 4. Good fire management
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Responsible visitation
2. Good waste management
3. Respect for wildlife
4. Good fire management
