Deep in the heart of Mexico and the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, a charming townlet of Guadalcázar hosts world-class crags. You’ll find hundreds of routes here that are the very stuff of rock climbers’ dreams—and the duration of your stay in paradise is totally up to you. Marked by mainly stalactite-adorned and overhanging limestone caves, as well as vertical pocketed walls, the area offers hundreds of routes for all skill levels. Though crags in San Cayetano that are 50-meters high aren’t for the faint of heart, there’s still a wide variety of climbing and bouldering for everyone—with as many tufas, crimps, and slopers wherever you turn, honing your skills won’t be an issue. Read more about why your next rock climbing outing should be in Central Mexico by Simeon Heimowitz, PCGI Certified Climbing Guide, owner of SouthernXposure, and author of 3 guidebooks.
Highest concentration of premier climbing routes in the state of San Luis Potosí
Countless overhanging sport routes in limestone caves featuring tufas
Amazing bouldering for those who like to travel with just shoes and a chalk bag
If you’re looking for a unique area with fantastic rock climbing opportunities, spend a day (or two, or three) with our professional local guides. Guadalcázar’s cave climbing and bouldering offers a five-star climbing experience and is just a short distance from San Luis Potosí. Whether you’re having a family-friendly outing bouldering in the rolling hills around town or you’re eager to take on those challenging, overhanging tufas, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Central Mexico. Join local and professional guides for a day of climbing or bouldering and see why this is a top choice for climbers all over the world!
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Guadalcázar, Mexico, please refer to Mexico’s travel advice and US Embassy’s COVID-19 information for Mexico.
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What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
There are two things you can do in Guadalcázar, rock climbing and bouldering. Being in good shape is always a plus, but far from necessary—if you can climb a ladder, you’re good to go. Rock climbing and bouldering is all about using good movement technique rather than muscling up a cliff using brute strength. To ensure you have a fun day, your guide will choose routes that best suit your skill and fitness level.
While bouldering in Guadalcázar is suitable for beginners, rock climbing requires an intermediate to advanced level.
If you’re planning on bouldering in Guadalcázar, this guided tour is beginner-friendly. Whether you’ve never tried it before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!
For intermediate to advanced climbers, Guadalcázar has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.
In case you’re a beginner and you’d love to climb in Mexico, check out this rock climbing tour at La Peña de Bernal or at Las Peñas de Dexcaní. If you’re an intermediate rock climber looking for a challenge, consider joining a day of traditional crack climbing at La Cascada de La Concepción.
All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Rock climbing in Guadalcázar can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Your adventure starts in Guadalcázar, Mexico. To get there, it’s possible to fly into San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP), but you likely won’t find any direct flights from the US. Many will fly into Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and from there, rent a car or take a shuttle to San Luis Potosí.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
