Las grutas de garcía in monterrey: what are they and how to get there?

Grutas de García: visit this beautiful tourist place of Monterrey

The Grutas de Garcia in Monterrey is one of the most visited tourist places in Nuevo Leon. These subway formations have an estimated age of between 50 and 60 million years and immerse you in a remote marine past. Find out the entrance fee, opening hours and how to get to the Grutas de García from Monterrey.

If you do not have your own vehicle, car rental is a good alternative. If you are traveling in Nuevo León and want to add the Grutas de García to your travel itinerary, you can do it with rent a car. Make the most of your stay!

Where are the Grutas de García?

Located to the west, in the municipality of García, the Grutas de García are located where the city of Monterrey ends and gives way to an arid and rocky landscape.

This cave system is estimated to be 60 million years old. You can access the caves on foot, up a trail from the base of the mountain, or by a cable car that takes you directly to the entrance. Inside the caves, you can walk through various rooms and passages, admiring the rock formations and minerals that have evolved over time.

How to get to the García Caves from Monterrey by car?

If you are looking for a more independent option, going to the Grutas de García from Monterrey by car is the most convenient. From the center of the city, the drive takes about 45 minutes.

The fastest way to get to the Grutas de García from downtown Monterrey is by following this route: take Madero Avenue and continue to Gonzalitos Avenue. From there, go straight on Paseo de los Leones and then take Lincoln Road towards Garcia. Once you reach the municipality of Garcia, follow Cumbres del Sol Avenue until you find the road to the Grutas de Garcia, which will take you directly to the tourist destination.

What are the attractions of the Grutas de García?

Since 1948, the Grottos of Garcia were conditioned to receive tourists, with adequate lighting and stairs that facilitate the tour.

Inside the caves, you will find a series of balconies from which you can admire rock formations that have been developing for millions of years, some of which are still growing. Among the most outstanding are El Mirador de la Mano, El Salón del Aire, La Octava Maravilla, El Nacimiento and El Árbol de Navidad, among others.

The tour includes 16 galleries, adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, formations created naturally over time. One of the most impressive points is the gallery known as El Crucifijo. Here, the stalactites suspended from the ceiling, along with the shadows, form an image reminiscent of a crucifix, giving rise to its name.

What is the history of the García Caves?

In 1843, while the Marmolejo family was searching for firewood, they came across a system of caverns hidden in the region. Fascinated by their discovery, they decided to contact the priest Juan Antonio Sobrevilla to share what they had found.

Ignacio Marmolejo led the first formal exploration of these mysterious caves. Years later, in 1948, the first tourist facilities were opened to facilitate access to the public, with trails and lighting systems that allowed the caves to be explored safely by visitors.

What is the price and schedule to visit the García Caves in Monterrey?

Visiting the Caves of Garcia has different costs, depending on whether you decide to go on your own or through an organized tour. If you choose the independent option, you will have to climb a trail to get to the caves. These are the current trail prices:

• Adults: $50 MXN

• Children (5 to 10 years old): $40 MXN

On the other hand, there are also organized tours to visit the Grutas de García that vary between $900 MXN and $1,400 MXN.

These tours generally include transportation, food, a visit to the city of Garcia and more services. The duration of the tours is from 4 to 6 hours, while if you visit on your own, you can enjoy the place for as long as you wish.

Access to the Grutas de García cable cars depends on the visitor's age: for adults, $190 MXN and for minors and seniors $140 MXN.

The park hours are from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm and the ticket office hours are from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

If you are traveling through the capital of Nuevo León, car rental in Monterrey is an excellent way to get to the Grutas de García quickly. In addition, you can take advantage and get to know all the tourist attractions in Monterrey and Nuevo Leon.

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