When should I climb my Potrero Chico?
The best time to climb at El Potrero Chico is from mid-December through to mid-March, with late February offering the very best conditions. The best time to visit La Huasteca is from October through to March, though it is possible to climb all year round providing you climb in the shade in the summer.
Where do you fly into for Potrero Chico?
Monterrey Airport
The City of Monterrey Mexico is the city to fly to. There is a major airport served by many U.S. airlines. The airport serves the three million people in the Monterrey urban area. From the Monterrey Airport it is about a one hour ride to El Potrero Chico.
Where can you climb in Mexico?
The best known climbing area in Mexico is called El Potrero Chico near the city of Monterrey, close to the America border. El Potrero Chico is a sport climber’s haven with hundreds of limestone sport routes and multi-pitch routes.
Why choose El Potrero Chico for sport climbing?
El Potrero Chico offers one of the largest and most accessible concentrations of sport climbs in the world. The guidebook boasts more than 700 routes, with new development ongoing. Combine that with nearby El Salto, and this place makes for years of climbing. El Potrero Chico is certainly somewhere that keeps you coming back for more.
Why choose CPMG Potrero mountain guides?
Climb Potrero Mountain Guides is the premiere climbing guide service for El Potrero Chico, Mexico, all of our guides are certified by the American Mountain Guide Association and have proper Wilderness Medical Training to ensure your experience is a safe and successful one. More about CPMG Multi-Pitch 101 is our Potrero Chico Crash Course.
What is the elevation of El Potrero Chico?
It sits at an elevation of about 1,800 feet, which is fortunate for climbers as the higher elevation helps keep the temperatures way down. The main climbing season for El Potrero Chico is the North American winter – from about November to February. The shoulder seasons are October – November, and March – April.
Where can I Go Rock climbing in Mexico?
Good choice. El Potrero Chico (EPC) is home to over 700+ sport routes, and the second longest (23 pitch) sport route in North America. It is the place to go rock climbing in Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHK9bZMca38