Cola de Caballo is a waterfall in Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo, in Cieneguilla, Santiago, Nuevo León. You can make it a day trip from Monterrey, with walking paths leading to a waterfall viewing area and Santiago nearby for an additional stop.
- Location: Cieneguilla, Santiago, Nuevo León
- From Monterrey: about 60 minutes by car from a hotel in Monterrey for a Cola de Caballo day trip
- Park hours: Open daily
- Admission: approximate prices start at MXN $30 for children aged 4–10
Where is Cola de Caballo waterfall?
Cola de Caballo waterfall is in Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo, at Carretera a la Cola de Caballo km 6, Cieneguilla, Santiago, Nuevo León, postal code 67320. The park’s main attraction is a natural waterfall with a drop of more than 25 meters.
Its address places it on the road to Cola de Caballo at kilometer 6. Those details help frame the outing, though your actual journey can depend on conditions along the way.
How do you get from Monterrey to Cola de Caballo?
Driving is one way to reach the park from Monterrey; its address places the entrance on the road to Cola de Caballo at kilometer 6. The park is in Santiago, so you can plan the waterfall as part of a wider visit to the area.
For city-side logistics before setting out, getting around Monterrey from Hotel 5a Avenida can help with the first part of the journey.
What are the paths and facilities like?
The park has walking paths, bridges and a route to the waterfall viewing area. Shaded tables provide a place for a picnic, while small craft shops add another stop within the grounds.
Roller Zip is an optional activity. The waterfall itself is the park’s main attraction; separate attractions beside it include a 70-meter bungee jump and a 600-meter zip line.
What are the fees, hours and seasonal conditions?
Turismo Nuevo León gives the park’s hours as daily, 9:00 to 18:00, with ticket-office hours of 9:00–17:00. Approximate admission is MXN $50 for adults, MXN $30 for senior adults and children aged 4–10, and free for children under 4. Parking is MXN $30.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Prepaid admission for groups of 20 is MXN $40 per person. Visitors with the Arráncate X Nuevo León card can enter for MXN $30. Prices and operating details can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can you combine with a visit to Santiago?
Cola de Caballo is in Santiago, making the waterfall and town straightforward parts of the same day-trip plan. You could visit the park first, then continue into Santiago; the town’s mountain setting also gives the outing a broader sense of the surrounding landscape.
If you have more time for the area, a Santiago day trip from Monterrey offers a broader plan beyond the park.
FAQs
How high is Cola de Caballo waterfall?
The waterfall’s natural drop is more than 25 meters.
Is Cola de Caballo open every day?
Open daily. Confirm current details with Turismo Nuevo León before setting out.
Are there activities besides viewing the waterfall?
Yes. Roller Zip is an optional activity at the park, and separate nearby attractions include a bungee jump and a zip line.