Hidrofobia Canyon Tour with Overnight Stay | Sierra de Santiago Mexico
Hydrophobia with lodging the night before
Hydrophobia with lodging the night before
Hydrophobia with lodging the night before
Hydrophobia with lodging the night before
Hydrophobia with lodging the night before

Hydrophobia with lodging the night before

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Hydrophobia with lodging the night before

Hidrofobia: The Wildest Canyon in the Sierra

If Matacanes got your heart pumping, Hidrofobia will blow your mind.

This is the most extreme 100% aquatic canyon in the Sierra de Santiago — a raw, addictive route where water, rock, and adrenaline collide to deliver an experience unlike anything else in northern Mexico.

What's waiting for you:

  • 17 water jumps at varying heights — from beginner-friendly to knee-shaking
  • 2 high-speed natural slides carved by centuries of rushing water
  • River swimming through crystal-clear pools between towering rock walls
  • Technical downclimbing sections that will test your agility and nerve
  • Maximum jump: 15 meters — for those who truly dare

Difficulty: Intermediate-Advanced. You'll need solid physical fitness and some prior experience in canyons or rocky terrain. This isn't a place to wing it — it's a place to conquer.

The package includes an overnight stay in a cabin at Aldea Matacanes the night before, a full breakfast, and all safety gear: helmet, life vest, and rescue rope, guided by certified professionals.

Ready to take on the challenge? Hidrofobia doesn't forgive the unprepared — but it rewards the bold with one of the most epic outdoor experiences in all of Mexico.

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Generales

  • Zone: Potrero Redondo Santiago, Nuevo Leon, MEXICO
  • Age: 12 - minors should be acompanied by a parent, except in summer camp
  • Estimated time from the starting point: 9 hr
  • Time to get from meeting to starting point: 2 hr
  • Activities Period: 1 day
  • Nights: 1
  • Distance: 17 kms

Itinerary

Cliff Jumping: 17
Rock Slides: 2
River Swiming
Downclimbing
Clothes
  • Dry-fit or cotton shirt
  • Long licra bottom
  • Jeans or heavy duty fabric short (long pants will be very heavy when wet)
  • Socks (two pairs can be used to tighten the shoe)
  • New tennis (no open shoes, this is to protect your feet inside the water)
  • Dry change of clothes for the end of the trip
  • On trips with transportation, you'll need a sweater, windbreaker and a cap.
    • Groups
    Groups can be made 6 people minimum en closed dates, one person minimum in open groups. You can make Aldea Matacanes exclusive for you with a minimum of 35 persons, but is necesary to reseve and pay 2 months before the event.
    Food & Drinks
    Includes complete breakfast: Juice, Milk and cereal, Bread, Bisquets, Nutella, Peanut Butter and Jelly, we also have fresh and hot coffee*.

    Food is NOT included for the trip, we recommend you bring  energy bars
    Please dont bring bottle water

    *when available
    Recommendations
  • No intense activities the one or two days before the trip.
  • Be well hydrated.
  • Eat well (healthy).
  • Be well rested.
    • * You can drink alcohol the night before if You stay at the starting point (Aldea Matacanes). No abuse please
    Season
    Begin March 21st and it approximately ends on September 15th, depending on the rains and hurricanes. It can be suspended at any time according to river level. The river safety level is monitored daily by inhabitants of Potrero Redondo, Las Adjuntas and the State authorities.
    Difficulty
    Intermediate: this route is apt for people with little experience in hiking, the route involves walking in paths, between stones and can have down climbing. Although this can be your first adventure trip is necessary that you have the ability to move mountain terrain. All our routes includes rappel course. GOOD phisycal condition is required and no one with overweight will be admitted.
    Included Safety & Gear
  • Helmet
  • Life Vest
  • Rescue Rope
  • Guide Gear: Contingencies and First Aid Kits

    • Each participant will be responsible of the gear provided, and will have to be carried in your own backpack when it is not in use.

    Checklist
    Cabin: has bedspreads and pillows
    Camping: Sleeping Bag or Blanket and pillow (or bedding)

  • Grooming accessories
  • Flash Light
  • Charger for camera/samrtphone
  • The best running tennis You have, never bring Converse style shoes

    • Do not bring water or chemical blockers that are not environmentally friendly, do not bring valuables that you may lose in the river or the hike.
    No coolers.
    Clothes
  • Dry-fit or cotton shirt
  • Long licra bottom
  • Jeans or heavy duty fabric short (long pants will be very heavy when wet)
  • Socks (two pairs can be used to tighten the shoe)
  • New tennis (no open shoes, this is to protect your feet inside the water)
  • Dry change of clothes for the end of the trip
  • On trips with transportation, you'll need a sweater, windbreaker and a cap.
    • Other services
    Acompañante sin Matacanes -$1,250
    Upgrade to private cabin per person +$400
    UPGRADE to tree house for 2 w/bed +$400
    Box Lunch at the end +$150
    DryFit Matacanes shirt 20% OFF +$320
    Wi-fi in your stay 50% descuento +$100
    Aditional after tour night in cabins NO food +$1,100
    Accidents Insurace for day of activity +$150
    Groups
    Groups can be made 6 people minimum en closed dates, one person minimum in open groups. You can make Aldea Matacanes exclusive for you with a minimum of 35 persons, but is necesary to reseve and pay 2 months before the event.
    Food & Drinks
    Includes complete breakfast: Juice, Milk and cereal, Bread, Bisquets, Nutella, Peanut Butter and Jelly, we also have fresh and hot coffee*.

    Food is NOT included for the trip, we recommend you bring  energy bars
    Please dont bring bottle water

    *when available
    Recommendations
  • No intense activities the one or two days before the trip.
  • Be well hydrated.
  • Eat well (healthy).
  • Be well rested.
    • * You can drink alcohol the night before if You stay at the starting point (Aldea Matacanes). No abuse please
    Meeting Point
    Take the highway to Linares (carretera Nacional), passing El Cercado in Santiago Nuevo Leon, take Cola de Caballo road, go about 5 km south to reach the Hotel. Leave your car in the parking lot, the cost is 100 pesos per vehicle
    Topo
    Topo Hydrophobia with lodging the night before

    jorge e.

    Hidrofobia

    chingon

    Daniel A.

    Hidrofobia

    Todo genial, solo al final la caminata creo que ya te da poco que ver, faltaria alguna camioneta

    Karen V.

    Hidrofobia

    estuvo de lo mejor el paisaje todo excelente super bonito todo y mas los saltos

    Victor M.

    Hidrofobia

    Exclente reto, dificil pero lo vale por la aventura, paisajes y retos que presenta.

    eric c.

    Hidrofobia

    excelente conocimiento del recorrido

    ARACELY T.

    Hidrofobia

    Se me hizo pesadito al final pero llegué más que emocionada

    HECTOR I.

    Hidrofobia

    personalmente me gustó mas Matacanes, muy pesada la salida del cañon

    Martha R.

    Hidrofobia

    Me agradó bastante el recorrido, es un gran reto personal

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