Canyoning in Matacanes : Rappelling, Jumping and Natural Slides
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
We work only with certified local guides, ensuring your safety and an authentic experience. In addition, throughout the tour we capture photographs and videos at the most spectacular points, so that you can enjoy the adventure while we take care of the memories.
The Matacanes Canyon is considered the most epic canyoning experience in Mexico: 20 km of tour with more than 25 jumps to turquoise pools, natural rock slides, swimming in caves and underground rivers, and two abseiling descents by waterfalls (27 m and 18 m). A perfect combination of adrenaline, nature and local culture in the Sierra de Santiago.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
At the Hotel Cola de Caballo you will meet your guides and board a 4x4 vehicle to Potrero Redondo.
Potrero Redondo
Upon arrival, the guides will give you the complete equipment (wetsuit, harness, helmet and life jacket) and help you place it to start the experience in complete safety. From there, we will start a hike of about 1 1/2 hours through the mountain until we reach the entrance of the canyon. From that point begins the real excitement: you will live more than 25 jumps into crystal clear water pools (1 to 12 meters, many optional), slide on natural rock slides, swim in caves and underground rivers turquoise, and descend by two spectacular abseiling waterfalls (27 m and 18 m).
Options
With transportation from Monterrey
Transportation from Monterrey Pickup included
Canyoning in Matacanes : abseiling, jumping and natural slides
Cottage accommodation
Night before the cabin tour: Spend the night before the tour in a shared cabin in Potrero Redondo. If you prefer private cabin write us!
Tour + Cabin + Transportation
Shared cabin: If you want single cabin, send us a message to send you the available options Transportation from monterrey Pickup included
What‘s Included
Life jacket
Gear snack
Medical reimbursement insurance
Wetsuit
Photographs of the adventure
First aid medical kit
Certified guides
Complete equipment for rappelling
Round trip from Hotel ponytail
Go-Pro camera rental
Videos of the tour
Community access fee (direct payment to local inhabitants)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent service
osvaldoaldairv,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service, very good and excellent guides with great explanations
Matacanes is an incredible adventure
Inspire35142870749,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience, we had an amazing day, the water was crystal clear, the guides' attention was very professional, and I would repeat it many more times.
Black Dragons 100% Recommended
albertoaA8821WD,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You can see the experience and knowledge of the guides, they generate an atmosphere of confidence and security when doing the tour, they give you the support and explain well how to do jumps and tours in my case being the first time to go to Matacanes helped me a lot to feel calmer and safer, they have all the necessary equipment to be able to perform the tour, at the moment of having a break they give you a snak to grab a little energy, without doubt I would take the tour again with the guides especially the guide Saul is conmadre, 100%Recommended
Unforgettable experience
sabinom161,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent experience despite not being able to swim and having caught fear during the first jumps. I clung to continue and with the help of the guides my scary experience was being more challenging so I left the fear thanks to the guides’ advice of how to leave each jump was certainly an unforgettable experience.
Unforgettable experience
377abisaia,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the help offered by the guides and they are available at all times to help you if you come to walk uncomfortable
100% recommended
752jazg,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun experience, you won't regret it, something very different but nice
Best experience yet
kennylK5965KZ,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience with black dragons 😎 the super cold water and the weather , a challenge this April 5 that we crown
My experience with black dragons.
N1738MHjos j,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An adventure that everyone, at least once in their life, should do, is something incredible, a unique experience, the guides always attentive, give you confidence in every jump, very attentive in everything and the very rich food, I loved!.
Excellent Service
tlanetzic,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The amazing walk and very well attended by certified guides. It was a small group so I feel I enjoyed it more so there were more opportunities for photos. They recommend the best spots for videos/photos. Adrian is the best guide. 🫶
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