Monroy
verified
ACA 3B
High flood risk
Agua Blanca de Iturbide, Hidalgo
21 rappel descent in the Agua Blanca canyons, with three consecutive natural slides up top and a 50 m signature rappel midway.
Sits in the same drainage cluster as Chiflon Integral and shares the Agua Blanca staging base. The exit at the popular swimming hole gives an easy ride back. Compared to Medio Chiflon and Chiflon Integral, the technical level is similar but the day is shorter and the route is better suited to teams new to the area.
Logistics
| Manager | Ejido and municipal land, Otomi Tepehua mountains |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit required. |
| Distance | 1.4 mi |
| Elevation | ~2,000 ft loss |
| Time | 8-10 hr |
| Technical | Ropewiki rates Monroy 3C III (v3a4 III). 21 rappels, longest around 165 ft, mixed natural anchors and bolts. Three consecutive slides at the top (10 m, 10 m, 12 m), a 50 m rappel mid route, and the named Cascada El Chifloncito. Optional jumps. Swift water in places. Sendero de Kevin and Chifloncito are part of the lower trade route. |
| Season | Best dry season Nov to May |
| Flood risk | High. Swift water hazard documented; flows respond fast to upper basin storms. Wait out any recent rain. |
| Vehicle access | High clearance recommended for the approach road. 45 minute shuttle. |
| Crowd | Moderate. Bottom of the canyon is at a popular local swimming hole and cantina. |
| Coordinates | 20.399, -98.4007 |
Sources
- regional hub: https://ropewiki.com/Hidalgo
- ropewiki: https://ropewiki.com/Monroy