El Potrero Chico - Mexico
Nov - Dec 2026
El Potrero Chico has everything you need for an awesome climbing vacation - tacos, tequila, and ticking off huge multipitch climbs! The impressive walls of EPC tower over the town of Hidalgo, Mexico, one hour from the airport in Monterrey. The limestone hosts a variety of great sport climbing and bolted multipitch routes, and the town hosts a plethora of different hotel, bnb, hostel, and camping options - not to mention endless tacos, burritos, and more.
Like all High Point Guiding trips, I strive to build and deliver a climbing trip that feels completely custom for your needs. This trip could focus on instructional days like multipitch tactics, redpoint techniques, and self rescue. We could turn our sights to the big classics and work through a multipitch tick list. Below are a few sample itineraries.
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Itinerary 1 - Instructional focus:
Day 1 - Fly to Monterrey, Mexico. Private transport to lodging at EPC. Welcome dinner. Get ready to rock.
Day 2 - Lead climbing instruction. Go over leading, and do some sport climbing.
Day 3 - Multipitch systems instruction. Learn multipitch systems, and do a short multipitch climb.
Day 4 - Self recuse technique instruction. Learn how to get out of a jam, and do a short multipitch climb.
Day 5 - Put the knowledge to use - climb a big multipitch!
Day 6 - Rest day. Visit the local market. Swim in the pool. Go for a hike.
Day 7 - Objective day - a big multipitch, or sport climbing.
Day 8 - Breakfast in Hidalgo. Private transport back to Monterrey. Fly home.
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Day 1 - Fly to Monterrey, Mexico. Private transport to lodging at EPC. Welcome dinner. Get ready to rock.
Day 2 - Warm-up - sport climbing and a short multipitch.
Day 3 - Getting into the flow - Climb a moderate multipitch, or spend the day climbing at the crag
Day 4 - Breaking into new ground - A longer multipitch, or pushing the grades at the crag.
Day 5 - Rest day. Visit the local market. Swim in the pool. Go for a hike.
Day 6 - Objective day - One of the long classic multis, or red pointing a project climb.
Day 7 - Objective day - One of the long classic multis, or red pointing a project climb.
Day 8 - Breakfast in Hidalgo. Private transport back to Monterrey. Fly home.
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Custom trip dates are available from early November until mid December. Sample prices are built on an 8-day itinerary, which includes 2 travel days and 6 climbing days. Get in touch to fine tune your dates.
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Pricing depends on group size, and included options. Below are estimates for an 8-day itinerary, with final price confirmed at the time of booking.
Pricing for 4 guests: $2000 ea.
Pricing for 2 guests: $3600 ea.
Includes:
Transport from Monterrey to Hidalgo
ACMG Guide - expert guiding and instruction
Group gear (rope, rack, rescue,…)
Celebratory dinner on the final night
Not Included:
Meals
Personal climbing gear (helmet, shoes, harness,…)
Airfare
Lodging (recommendations available)
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Travel insurance is recommended for all trips - especially international climbing trips. Insurance should cover trip interruption and cancellation, as well as medical emergencies. Ensure the policy includes rock climbing. Get in touch with us for recommendations on insurance providers.
