Climbing Near Santiago Tianguistenco de Galeana, México

Mostly Volcanic Rock, world class quality of bouldering On the highway going from Toluca to Mexico or Mexico to Toluca take the exit to Salazar, there will be a sign of it where The Valley with the big wings monument is. Once in Salazar, you must follow the road that got you there all the way up the mountain behind Salazar called “cerro de la campana” where the first sector of boulders “primer piso” begins.

Driving from Mexico City take the road that goes to "Toluca" which is going west. You can take the toll road but I don't because it doesn't save much time at all (if you are already on the west side of the city). Once you leave Mexico City not too far you will reach a popular outdoor area called "La Marqueza", stick to the right and take the road that goes to the small city of "Salazar". It crosses a railroad track just inside the town. Stay on that main road and continue to go north 1.0 mile (from the railroad track in Salazar) and your will reach a "Y", turn right and stay on for another 0.4 mile. You will see a dirt road on the right side, make a sharp right on that road and go like 500 feet and on the left you will see a private one lane concrete drive up a really steep hill. Go up the hill and you will see a house, the property owner has a couple dogs that mostly bark but act like they want to eat you. (I'm thinking that's why it's called Los Perros). The GPS address is approximate but close enough to find. See video below:https://www.facebook.com/johncmartin007/videos/1560322407937/ The property owner charges a small fee for parking and climbing and is subject to change (probably if they hear you have an accent ;-) Several beginner climbs and intermediate from 5.8 to 5.11b sport routes, 10 routes in total. It's a popular area so expect people on weekends. You can also walk to the top if you want to set up top rope. Climbing is year-round except when it rains (very frequent during summer). Another distinguishing note is it's generally a safer area than many other areas around Mexico City. The homeowners where you park the car watches your car and suspicious activity. I haven't heard of any robberies based on several conversations from the locals. (Be aware of other areas where robberies are common - this is why I went to this place vs other areas around the city). Fore more information on climbing areas in Mexico visit escalando.net

World class volcanic rock quality Once in cerro de la Campana, follow the signals to Cedros and you will begin finding boulders, stay on the road and about 800m after the cedros deviation you will find parking on the side of the road for Putzmeister, Dragones and Hocus among other Boulders in the area. If you follow the sign to cedros you will go down hill for about 700m until you pass a house with a black volcanic rock wall, you will see to your left in the distance the 5 de Septiembre Highball with a white cross on top and right after the house you will see to your right the parking lot for Cochinilla.