Before you go

Your trip to Santiago.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Santiago – Nuevo León Destination Monterrey about 35 km from Monterrey

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Escobedo (MTY) Monterrey · 60 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

It is about 35 km from Monterrey via the Nacional highway, around 40 minutes by car or bus. From Monterrey airport (MTY) it is about 60 km.

How many days

One day, from Monterrey; one night for those who want a relaxed mountain stay.

When to go

October to April, with pleasant temperatures. In summer the highlands are cooler than Monterrey; after the rains the waterfall is fuller.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Useful, because the waterfall and the reservoir are outside the center. There are buses from Monterrey and tours.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Santiago

Morning
Cola de Caballo
Go to the Cola de Caballo waterfall in Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey.
Afternoon
Santiago town center
Stroll through the center, with the church and the old houses.
Late afternoon
La Boca reservoir
Watch the sunset at the La Boca reservoir.
Evening
Return to Monterrey
Return to Monterrey or spend the night in a cabin in the mountains.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

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