How do you like the idea of multi-pitch sport climbing on the world’s tallest monolith Peña de Bernal? 

Rock Climbing the monolith

Bernal’s Peak is the tallest single upright block of stone in the world with Australia’s Uluru being a close second and Zuma Rock in Nigeria coming in at third. The monolith is a leucocratic-igneous plug* of volcanic stone that stands proudly above the town of Bernal Querétaro and the valley floor below. Peña de Bernal is near to el pueblo mágico de Tequisquiapan y San Juan del Río al sur and Santiago de Querétaro al oeste. Peña de Bernal is granite but porphyritic (almost monocrystalline) which means having much smaller crystals. The rock, although incredibly hard does not hold traditional gear thereby allowing the routes to be safely ascended on fixed protection. The beautiful color of this plug is due to the lack of iron and magnesium within the igneous rock which gives it a pink hue. Come and experience this magnificent stone by hiring one of our professional guides. There are plenty of multi-pitch routes for every ability level to choose from. Whether new to rock climbing or a seasoned big wall climber we are sure to recommend a route that will provide an experience of a lifetime.

El pueblo de Bernal tiene patrimonio inmaterial de la humanidad debido a la cultura y la historia que tiene profundas raíces en las personas que viven cerca del monolito.

*Geological Society of America

Explore the town of Bernal

San Sebastián de Bernal was founded in 1647 and lies within the foothills of the Sierra Gorda Mountain Range. The town being 7,200 feet above sea level, and a mere 1,400 miles north of the equator, Bernal (as it is more commonly referred) is the land of never ending springtime weather. San Sebastián de Bernal is located forty minutes east of Querétaro City, fifteen minutes northwest of Ezequiel Montes and thirty minutes north of San Juan del Río in the state of Querétaro. The town is known throughout Mexico for its cultural and architectural beauty. The climbing in Bernal is absolutely amazing (to this there is no doubt). Spending a rest day admiring the 17th century architecture, exploring the beautiful craft shops, eating at delicious restaurants, and possibly even attending a play at the open air theater will surely complete your experience and answer the question of why we are guiding in this town.

Muchos turistas ecológicos acuden a este pueblo mágico, especialmente durante el equinoccio de primavera cuando hay una celebración en honor al sol que trae días más largos para un nuevo año de cosecha. En este pueblo hay muchas tiendas de boticas artesanales donde los visitantes pueden encontrar dulces de leche, cojines, chaquetas y mantas de lana, entre muchos otros hermosos tesoros.