Puerto Gringo
3504 ft
6.2 mi
6 hrs
5545 ft
Puerto Gringo
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey, Santiago
3504 ft
6.2 mi
6 hrs
5545 ft
Discover the Puerto Gringo hiking route in Santiago, Nuevo León, inside Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. A 10-kilometer trail with more than 1,000 meters of elevation gain, designed for hikers with good fitness who are looking for demanding yet accessible views and a classic mountain experience close to Monterrey.
Warnings
DIFFICULTY
What to bring?
We recommend wearing breathable clothing with sun protection and bringing extra layers in case of rain. Keep in mind that the summit is usually about 7–10 degrees Celsius cooler than in the city.
How to get there?
Location:
The start of the route is located about 50 minutes from Monterrey and 10 minutes from the area known as Los Cavazos, in Santiago, Nuevo León. Take the National Highway (Carretera Nacional) heading south until you reach the municipality of Santiago, then turn right towards the Sierra Madre. We recommend following the navigation link, as it can be confusing to take the correct exit from the highway and reach the trailhead for Puerto Gringo.
Parking:
For this route you can park at the start in the area known as El Socavón. There is space for approximately 10 to 15 vehicles and there is also parking space at the lower part of the route. It is uncommon for there to be no room to park.
Costs and Schedule:
There are no additional fees required to complete this route.
Route Trace:
The route is generally easy to follow, although there are intersections with other summits such as Puerto Olmos or Puerto Tinajas. We recommend paying close attention to the signs and downloading the GPS track to your device in case you are unsure which path to take.
How is the trail?
Physical Level
Technical Level
Solar Exposure
Altitude: 1690 msnm
Elevation: 1068 m
This route has a physical difficulty level of grade 5, which means a good level of fitness is required to complete it. The elevation gain is close to 1,000 meters and the total distance is 10 kilometers, making this a demanding but still accessible trail, similar to routes such as Cerro de la Silla, La Viga or La Martha.
