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Directions
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Drive
southeast from Hidalgo on Hwy 53 into Monterrey. Pass through the
city heading south in the general direction of Cerro de la Silla,
the prominent saddle-shaped mountain that is the symbol of the state
of Nuevo Leon. You actually want to pass to the west (right) of the
mountain and get onto Hwy 85 signed to Allende and Linares. Once on
the highway, continue southeast about 28 km after the end of the city.
Just after you pass a large reservoir visible on the left, in the
town of El Cercado, turn left onto a small paved road marked Cola
de Caballo. Follow this narrow, winding road 22 km past the Cola de
Caballo waterfall (worth checking out), over a pass and downhill into
the small town of Cienega de Gonzales. Buy your victuals here in any
of several tiny stores. Continue west on the main road through the
village until you see a church on the left; turn right here onto a
dirt road. Following this road you will soon find yourself surrounded
by the high walls of a canyon. The best camping is at the entrance
of the canyon; leave your car here also unless you're ready for some
serious four-wheeling. Follow the road downhill for about 1km until
you see the (usually dry, rapellable) cave/waterfall of El Salto on
the left. The Las Animas wall will be on your right. For the Tecolote
Cave, follow the road further descending almost to the riverbed. A
small trail exists here on the right which will take you to the cave
after a brisk 10 minute ascent. |
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