The best tour to "Grutas de García" + Cable Car + Guide + transfer
Description
Discover the magic of the "Grottos de García" on a safe and fun-filled tour. Walk through stunning natural formations that hide in the heart of the mountain, enjoy the cable car ride that will take you to the top with spectacular views of Monterrey and share this unique experience with friends and family. Can you imagine missing this adventure? Inside the cave we will do a 2 kilometer route, going up and down 750 steps, so it is important to have good health and lots of energy. Transfer from Monterrey is included. And we will take you through the Zona Cumbres de Monterrey, a residential area on the mountainside with the best views of Monterrey.
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Itinerary
We headed to Garcia Grottoes, passing the Cumbres Residence Area, west of Monterrey.
We will take the cable car to the top of the mountain and take a tour inside the Caves, lasting one hour, walking 2 kilometers and discovering the stalactites and stalagmites, as well as all the wonders of the underwater world and other whimsical figures and shapes of nature inside the mountain.
Transfer back to Monterrey, heading to the Bishops’ Viewpoint
We will climb the hill of the Bishopric, where we will have the best views of the city of Monterrey.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Reviews(46)
Emilio was a great tour guide. It was informative and the travel time was as expected. I think my biggest issue is that some people did not realize there will be some walking and there were a few people who were struggling with the stairs in the cave. It made the tour feel a bit uneasy because I felt inclined to watch certain people that were at a higher risk of falling. I feel like they need to reiterate that the cave has tight spots and some slippery stairs. Otherwise, it was enjoyable.
This was another fantastic tour, and once again, Emilio was an outstanding guide! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Our van driver was also excellent—safe, friendly, and professional. A word of warning: this tour is not for anyone trying to avoid a gym membership! 😂 The 2-kilometer walk and 750 steps inside the caves are no joke, but they're absolutely worth it. The cave formations are breathtaking, and the cable car ride offers spectacular views. My only recommendation is to provide complimentary cold bottled water, especially on tours with this much walking in the summer heat. Having water available in the van would make a huge difference. One small downside is that if you've already taken the Monterrey Night Tour, you'll revisit the Bishop's Viewpoint. We were dropped off at the mall instead, so it would have been nice to have an alternative stop included. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend this tour—especially if you're lucky enough to have Emilio as your guide!
I took an English-guided tour of Garcia Cave and the observatory. Garcia Caves was amazing beyond my expectations and left a great impression. It was a one-way bus ride of about an hour to the cave, but the inside was clean and comfortable, so the journey time was easy. Our guide, Lester, was very knowledgeable and explained the terrain, history, culture and life of Mexico with great interest. He also taught me about local food when I stopped by a convenience store on the way, and even kindly gave me advice at the currency exchange. It was very helpful not only for sightseeing but also for providing a lot of useful information for my stay in the country. Thanks to Mr. Lester, my understanding of not only the Garcia caves, but also Mexico itself, made this trip even more memorable. Thank you very much.
The tour of the caves of Garcia and the views of the city was an excellent experience! The views of the mountains and the interesting facts from our tour guide Emilio made the drive enjoyable. The caves were amazing - from the formations to the features made the walk interesting. There were some stairs and slippery parts of the walk so come prepared with good walking shoes. Our last stop at the park with the big flag was the BEST view of the city of Monterrey!! The view from downtown to the surrounding cities with the mountains gave a good perspective of the lives of the people of Monterrey. We really enjoyed the tour. We would definitely recommend it.
Fun experience getting to see a different side of the city. Will definitely recommend to everyone I know. Our tour guide was amazing. She was kind and made sure we all got to see everything and kept us informed
The caves were amazing. The view from Mirador del Obispado was incredible. The one hiccup was when our English-speaking guide fell ill. Fortunately, our driver Juan, who spoke little English did an incredible job of pulling double duty. We had a great day. Definitely recommended.
What an amazing experience. Chester was such a hospitable and knowledgeable host. Would highly recommend this tour!
Our tour guide was super kind and fun! Our group was friendly and we had a great time. They were on time and even treated us to ice cream.
Amazing staff and awesome visuals! Well worth it and glad we did this! Nice and comfortable ride with all kinds of insights of Monterrey while arriving!
Great experience and even better guide. This is a must do for anybody visiting Monterrey for the first time.
