Links

Climbing Beta

The most extensive database on Mexican crags currently on the Internet, this site lists nearly all the routes in the Potrero. Check out the info on La Huasteca and El Salto as well: there are complete topos.

This NEW Monterrey climber's hostel has 3 shared dorm rooms with 12 beds. Fully equiped kitchen. Dining room and more common areas. 3 bathrooms with shower and hot water 24hrs. Backyard with camping facilities. Access to the house and internet 24hrs.

El Aguacate Hostel
This Monterrey area climbing shop has some interesting info on various adventure first ascents of the peaks and walls behind town. Check out how the bold locals are upholding the trad style in this day and age of sport climbing.
Climbing MagazineVisit Climbing Magazine's website for loads of useful on-line beta, bulletin board, photos, guides...
Biking Beta
Mexico en BicicletaPossibly the best site on mountain biking and bike touring information in Mexico, this bulletin-board-style database keeps growing with useful information.
MTB Nuevo LeonThe official site of the Nuevo Leon state mountain bike racing organization. Get beta on upcoming MTBraces and see your race results. Note that the race circuits are usually free to try the weekend before the race.
Shops (Climbing and Bike)
Terra IncognitaUntil recently the only Monterrey area shop dedicated to climbing, and still the only one with a web page.
Zeta BikeMonterrrey area mountain bike specialists.
Trip Reports etc.
Alli Rainey's PageThe page of an accomplished American climber who has climbed extensively at the Potrero.
 
Maps, Geography and History
Mexico MapsA good source of maps for all of Mexico. The state maps found on this site (downloadable in sections) are the most detailed maps of the Mexican outback available on-line.
Hidalgo Home PageInformation of general interest about the town of Hidalgo. In Spanish.
Hidalgo History A detailed history of Hidalgo in Spanish.
Nuevo Leon General information on the state of Nuevo Leon.
Tour by Mexico
An English site offering information of interest to travelers.