Matacanes

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The canyoning experience known as Matacanes take place in a small village called Potrero Redondo in the Santiago sierras, very near the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon MEXICO. The time that will take this incredible experience is in about 10 hours, and you'll find two rappels of 27 and 18 meters, two underground rivers where you will cross the mountains, more than 25 jumps to the water from 1 to 12 meters high, natural slides, and much more natural obstacles. We have all you need to complete this tour.

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Obstacles Encountered

Season

Begin March 21st and it approximately ends on September 15th, depending on the rains and hurricanes. It can be suspended at any time according to river level. The river safety level is monitored daily by inhabitants of Potrero Redondo, Las Adjuntas and the State authorities.

Meeting Point

The departure and return point is Hotel Cola de Caballo in Santiago, Nuevo Leon. In order to arrive to this point you will have to take the state highway 40 to El Cercado (Santiago NL), follow the Victoria signs, exit the highway and take the road to Cola de Caballo, which this indicated very well by diverse announcements. There you will find parking.

Difficulty

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Intermediate: this route is apt for people with little experience in hiking, the route involves walking in paths, between stones and can have down climbing. Although this can be your first adventure trip is necessary that you have the ability to move mountain terrain. All our routes includes rappel course. GOOD phisycal condition is required and no one with overweight will be admitted.

Gear provided by Aventurs

  • Helmet
  • Harnes
  • Rappel System
  • Life Vest
  • Wet-suit
  • Ropes
  • Guide Gear: Contingencies and First Aid Kits

  • Each participant will be responsible of the gear provided, and will have to be carried in your own backpack when it is not in use.
    Lost gear should be payed as new.

Gear you should bring (Not incluided)

  • BackPack to carry your gear, food and drinks
  • Biking gloves to protect your hands
  • Sun Block, to protect the canyons please dont use it

Aditional Services

  • Digital Photography
  • Digital Video Service

Clothes

  • Dry-fit or cotton shirt
  • Long licra bottom
  • Jeans or heavy duty fabric short (long pants will be very heavy when wet)
  • Socks (two pairs can be used to tighten the shoe)
  • New tennis (no open shoes, this is to protect your feet inside the water)
  • Dry change of clothes for the end of the trip
  • On trips with transportation, you'll need a sweater, windbreaker and a cap.
  • No jewerly
  • No luxury watches
  • No cellular phone (you can leave it on the vehicle)
  • No shaded glasses
  • Contact leneses with swiming gogles only
  • Lenses with tightening cord only.

  • All personal articles can be left on the vehicle during the trip.

Maps

It is possible to obtain maps of the zone in any office of the INEGI. The type of map that is recommended to acquire is the Topographic Letter of the zone of ALLENDE G14C36

Groups

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Groups can be made 6 people minimum. In case of not being able to form a group, you will have to make reservations with a full payment of the tour and wait to be assigned to one of the groups formed by other people. If you can't be assigned, you'll be refunded. You may ask for VIP groups with no minimum persons and guides will be assigned exclusively for you including all meals, transportation from airport, cabins and hotel nights.

Food

Food is NOT included in this trip, we recommend you bring one litter of water and energy bars

Recomendations before you go

  • No intense activities the one or two days before the trip.
  • No alcohol drinking the night before.
  • Be well hydrated.
  • Eat well (healthy).
  • Be well rested.

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RESERVATIONS - Calendar excursions to

February
Feb 25EsmeraldaOpen Feb 26Esmeralda
Feb 26Chiflon 
March
Mar 03Curso Caņonismo Nivel II - 6 DIAS Mar 04Enigmas
Mar 10Pozo del Gavilan Mar 10Hormigas
Mar 10Matacanes Mar 11Boca del Oso
Mar 11Palmita Mar 17Esmeralda
Mar 17Matacanes Mar 17Infierno
Mar 17La Escondida Mar 24Laberinto
Mar 24Medio Matacanes Mar 25Boca del Oso
Mar 31Matacanes Mar 31Picorete-Matacanes
April
Abr 07Matacanes Abr 07Curso Caņonismo Nivel II - 6 DIAS
Abr 08Palmita Abr 08Hormigas
Abr 14Matacanes Abr 14Infierno
Abr 15La Eme Pte Abr 15Palmita
Abr 15Hormigas Abr 21Enigmas
Abr 21La Escondida 

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WET:Matacanes, Half Matacanes, Alamar, Lower Guapo, Devil's Throat, Calabozo, Misterios Canyon, Hormigas, Picorete, Hydrophobia, Chipitin, Chiflon, Agua Grande, Santo Poco, Upper Guapo
DRY:Esmeralda, Reflexiones, Laberinto, Balcones, Ventana al Cielo, Cueva de la Virgen, Boca del Oso, CANYONEERING COURSES
HIKE:Nido Aguiluchos, Cerro La Silla, Pico Piloto Cerro de Las Mitras, La Calle / Urbano, Aguiluchos del Sur
CAVES:Sotano de Golondrinas, Sotano de Montemayor, Tierrosa Cave, Pozo del Gavilan
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