Grutas de García
A large limestone cave on a mountainside, with a series of chambers rich in stalactites. Visitors reach it by cable car or on foot.
Grutas de García lies in García town, about 40 km northwest of Monterrey. The cave entrance is on a mountainside about 1,100 meters above sea level. Inside are more than a dozen chambers of varying sizes, rich in stalactites, stalagmites, and fossil shells. The guided route is about 2.5 km and takes about 1.5 hours. Visitors can reach the entrance by cable car or on foot up the steps. Check the cable car's operating status on site. The cave temperature is stable, but the floors are damp, so wear non-slip shoes. Amusement facilities and a swimming pool are at the foot of the mountain, and it gets crowded on weekends.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- El Potrero Chico
- Cerro de las Mitras
- La Huasteca
- El Obispado
- Cervecería Cuauhtémoc
- Basílica de la Purísima
- Government Palace of Nuevo León
- Macroplaza