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Horsetail Falls, La Boca Dam & Santiago Private Day Trip

A private day south of Monterrey to the Cascada Cola de Caballo waterfall, a mountain reservoir, and the cobblestone Pueblo Mágico of Santiago.

Private tour — just your group 5 to 6 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private day trip from Monterrey into the Sierra Madre, visiting the Cascada Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Falls) waterfall, the Presa de la Boca reservoir, and the cobblestone streets of Santiago, Nuevo León's first officially designated Pueblo Mágico.

This private day trip heads south into the Sierra Madre to Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo, where a short walk leads to the Cascada Cola de Caballo waterfall, fed by runoff from the mountains of Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. From there, your private driver-guide continues to a lookout over the Presa de la Boca reservoir before finishing in Santiago, a cobblestone colonial town and Nuevo León's first Pueblo Mágico, with time to walk its historic center.

Highlights

  • Cascada Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Falls) A real waterfall in the pine-oak forest of Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo, fed by the Sierra Madre's mountain runoff.
  • Presa de la Boca reservoir A scenic lookout over this mountain reservoir, a popular local escape from the city.
  • Santiago, Nuevo León's first Pueblo Mágico Time to walk the cobblestone streets and historic center of a town officially designated a 'Magical Town' for its colonial character.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Hotel pickup included from anywhere in Monterrey.

1

Cascada Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Falls)

A real waterfall in the pine-oak forest of Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo, fed by the Sierra Madre's mountain runoff.

2

Presa de la Boca reservoir

A scenic lookout over this mountain reservoir, a popular local escape from the city.

3

Santiago, Nuevo León's first Pueblo Mágico

Time to walk the cobblestone streets and historic center of a town officially designated a 'Magical Town' for its colonial character.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a fully private day trip — your own vehicle, driver, and guide, with air-conditioned transportation and pickup from your Monterrey hotel.
This tour does not include meals or drinks, leaving you free to choose where to eat in Santiago's historic center at your own pace.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private day trip from Monterrey into the Sierra Madre, visiting the Cascada Cola de Caballo (Horsetail Falls) waterfall, the Presa de la Boca reservoir, and the cobblestone streets of Santiago, Nuevo León's first officially designated Pueblo Mágico. This private day trip heads south into the Sierra Madre to Parque Ecoturístico Cola de Caballo, where a short walk leads to the Cascada Cola de Caballo waterfall, fed by runoff from the mountains of Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. From there, your private driver-guide continues to a lookout over the Presa de la Boca reservoir before finishing in Santiago, a cobblestone colonial town and Nuevo León's first Pueblo Mágico, with time to walk its historic center.

Cola de Caballo, the 'Horsetail' waterfall, falls about 25 metres in a thin cascade whose fan shape gives it its name. It lies in the town of Villa de Santiago, in the mountains south of Monterrey, and can run strongly after rain and thinly in dry months, so its look varies by season.

Presa de la Boca, formally the Rodrigo Gómez dam, was built between 1961 and 1963 and holds around 40 million cubic metres of water as one of Monterrey's water sources. Its level has dropped sharply in dry years, so the view you get depends on recent rainfall.

Santiago was designated a Pueblo Mágico by Mexico's tourism secretariat in 2006, a federal label for towns with notable heritage and character; it is described locally as the first in Nuevo León. Its cobbled centre makes a relaxed end to the day.

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