Chipinque Ecological Park (Parque Ecológico Chipinque) Tours and Tickets

Admission to Chipinque Ecological Park currently costs 88 Mexican pesos per person. You can book tickets online. Children under the age of 6 can enter the park free of charge, while kids aged 7–12 get a discounted rate of 45 pesos. Tickets don’t include parking fees.

Part of the Sierra Madre Oriental Range, Chipinque Ecological Park is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, bird-watching spots, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city of Monterrey. The lush nature reserve is also celebrated for its biodiversity and is home to black bears, pumas, coyotes, and grey foxes.

That depends. Many visitors head to Chipinque Ecological Park in the early morning for a full day of hiking or cycling. However, if you’ve only got a few hours to spare, don’t write this park off. You can still enjoy the views (late afternoon is especially photogenic) or have a picnic.

Yes, Chipinque Ecological Park is good for kids. Not only is there a ton of space here for kids to burn off energy, but Chipinque Ecological Park boasts both a Butterfly House (mariposario) and an Insect House (insectario). Just be sure to avoid walking under the midday sun.

Yes, you can go to Chipinque Ecological Park on your own. It’s easy to reach from downtown Monterrey, even without your own vehicle. The entrance is just about 20 minutes from the city center by car. You can also take bus 130 to San Pedro and then a taxi or rideshare from there.

The best month to visit Chipinque Ecological Park is spring, when the weather is temperate and wildflowers are in bloom. Fall is another ideal weather window. If you plan on hiking in summer, bring along plenty of water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Thankfully, temperatures at these elevations are much cooler.