Cola de Caballo — The waterfall descends in several tiers through a wooded rocky gorgePhoto: el.mariano · Public domain · edited
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Cola de Caballo is a 25-metre waterfall in an ecotourism state park near Santiago’s historic centre, Villa de Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico.

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Cola de Caballo — A broad, stepped cascade pours into a pool among rocksCola de Caballo — A tall waterfall drops from a rocky cliff into a pool

Why go

  • Roller Zip riders descend quickly through the trees.
  • The mini adventure course crosses four suspension bridges and ends with a zipline.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday09:00 – 18:00
Thursday09:00 – 18:00
Friday09:00 – 18:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • View from the topReach the top to see the waterfall and take in the view and natural sounds.At the top of the waterfall route

With kids

  • The park’s mini adventure course, Eurobungy and climbing wall are designed for children aged 5–12, with a maximum weight of 50 kg.
  • The mini course has four suspension-bridge sections and ends with a zipline. The climbing wall is 7 metres tall and uses a harness and safety rope.
  • Each activity lasts about 10 minutes. Instructors explain the activities and supervise children throughout.
  • Parents can watch from a perimeter fence about 3 metres from the games.

Tips for your visit

  • Expect bridges along the route that test your dexterity.
  • Use the shaded tables for a picnic.
  • There is a snack area along the path to the waterfall.
  • Visitors can reach the top for a view of the waterfall and its natural sounds.

Know before you go

  • Open daily, 09:00–18:00.

History

  1. 1998The children’s activity operator IBO Kids has been operating since 1998.

How to get there

  • CarFrom Carretera Nacional No. 85, follow the road from Cercado toward Laguna de Sánchez for 6 km; the park is just beyond Congregación la Cieneguilla.
  • On footWithin the park, reach the waterfall on foot or by horse-drawn cart.
  • 30 minCarThe children’s activity area at Parque Cola de Caballo is about 30 minutes from Monterrey.

Interesting facts2

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  1. The waterfall fans out over a single drop.

    Cola de Caballo - Wikipedia
  2. The park is in Nuevo León’s Región Citrícola.

    Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo - Nuevo León

Sources: IBO Adventures – Hechos para vivir · Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo - Nuevo León · Cola de Caballo - Wikipedia · Cascada Cola de Caballo · IBO Kids – Cola de Caballo, NL – IBO Adventures · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
Carr. a la Cola de Caballo S/N, Cieneguilla

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Where is Cola de Caballo park?

On Carretera a la Cola de Caballo S/N, Cieneguilla, Villa de Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico.

How can I contact Cola de Caballo park?

Call +52 81 8362 8566.

Are there organised walks to the Cola de Caballo waterfall?

Ecoaventura Santiago offers operator-led walks via Medalla Milagrosa or the Cascada irrigation channel.

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