The end face of Monterrey

Monterrey is not only unstoppable industrial and economic growth, or a large city that proudly boasts its history, culture and technology in every corner, but is the perfect base for exploring fascinating sites of the state of Nuevo Leon with stunning natural beauty, that are ideal for the practice of outdoor activities or adventure tourism, healthy hobbies so far are the taste of a limited audience. Fortunately, today's subsidiaries for extreme sports is being contagious among a large Mexican population, who chooses to live a healthier life.

Just look up, from the Sultan of the North you can see the unique geographical features of the Sierra Madre Oriental, as the Cerro de la Silla, the bishop, or the peculiar Hill "M", which are peaks and reservations natural, which is both unmistakable post of Nuevo Leon, they give the possibility to all those who enjoy, from a quiet walk through the woods to oxygenate the lungs and stimulate heart rate, even the most adventurous, fed by the intense waste of energy with exciting activities like abseiling, rafting, climbing, caving, camping, canyoning and mountain biking. Do not worry if you are not familiar to some of these terms, but be prepared, because the use of these words will become more conversational.

The trails and lush landscapes of the mountains attract hikers and bikers, as much as bird watchers, campers and those who generally like to see the harmony between the forest and the many animal species native to the peaks characteristic of this region. The rivers, rapids and waterfalls, challenging climbing cliffs, and even exceptional natural slides carved over thousands of years by erosion, are generous gifts that Mother Nature has placed in bulk in places like the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park The Sierra de Santiago or the Ecological Park of La Huasteca to the delight of those who enjoy releasing tensions with strenuous activities, the view incredible scenery from very high and extreme adrenaline rush. Names like "Via Ferrata" and "Matacanes" are familiar in the jargon of both extreme sports lovers in this country, and for those beyond the borders, and are attractive increasingly sought by those who do not want to miss the experience to feel the adventure in the Sierra Madre of the state of Nuevo Leon.

The Via Ferrata La Huasteca Park, just as is customary in the best European summits rise as the Alps and the Pyrenees, is a path with railings, chains, clamps and some other materials arranged in the cliffs firmly to anchor and steady progress of those unfamiliar with vertigo and can not resist the huge temptation to climbing these peaks can not be beaten. The nickname refers not only Matacanes a canyon surrounded by the mountains, but is the name of a route that covers all fascinating rappels between cascades (down by a rope), magnificent natural slides, cave exploration and a jump from a height of 12 meters of fresh water wells stunning turquoise. The route of Matacanes, developed in the Sierra de Santiago, and is recognized internationally as one of the best experiences for the intrepid practice sport of "canyoning" throughout the world.

It should be mentioned that regulation of state and national authorities Protection? Natural areas, with the main reason the safety of visitors, you must have a specialized guide to hiking and canyoneering routes such. An option to close with a flourish chain of exciting experiences, is thrown in free fall from a height of more than 70 mts., Boasting with absolute courage, from the highest bungee Mexico, which is located in the vicinity of the beautiful Cola de Caballo, a cascade of extraordinary beauty that has inspired multiple pictures and documentaries, and is undoubtedly one of the main attractions in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

Without ceasing to be natural experiences unusual, though of a more familiar and much less waste of adrenaline, is visiting the Chipinque Ecological Park, a beautiful forest where you will have a spectacular view of the Monterrey metropolitan area, or Bioparque Star, a extensive site with many attractions for children with heart browser where they can have contact with animals from around the planet, and the classic Sunday Monterrey, which is the trip to La Presa La Boca, where there are multiple activities on and off the water as fast fun and ATVs, and horses and ponies income for a pleasant ride, boat rides around the lake, rent jet skis and ski boats to high speed.

In the latter entertainment options when making food particularly important to improve coexistence, with the possibility of a family picnic, or in the case of La Boca, taking advantage of places that sell tasty regional cuisine at affordable prices : eating and making dinner while enjoying the scenery and the unique feeling of being in a beautiful place in the open.