I went climbing with Simeon and SouthernXposure last March with two of my friends. It was the trip of a lifetime. We did four days of climbing in Mexico. Two in Bernal, one of which was spent climbing Peña de Bernal. Another day was spent in Jilotepec, which was basically an outdoor climbing gym, and another day doing amazing crack climbs in Aculco. Simeon is always a blast to climb with, and we learned and climbed so much. I can't even imagine a more perfect trip! Simeon was very knowledgeable about the area as well, and served as a great guide both for climbing and non-climbing things (food, hotels, things of interest to visit). We also took a few rest days in between climbing, one for a festival in Bernal (I'm missing those elotes and atoles hardcore right now), one to see the monarch butterfly migration and one to see the pyramids. Seriously an amazing and unforgettable trip!!! I couldn't recommend it more!
Says Jo Kohl from Korfu, NY Facebook.com

My friends and I spent 4 days climbing with SouthernXposure in Bernal, Aculco, and Jilotepec. Our experience was amazing, Simeon and Mac are awesome guides, we learned an incredible amount, and really had a very good time both on the rock and walking around the towns afterward. We learned a lot of new skills and overall gained a lot of confidence in our abilities over the course of the week. On our final day we climbed La Peña de Bernal, which was our first big wall climb! I'd highly recommend climbing in all 3 areas if you have the time!

Says Katie V. from Utica, NY Facebook.com

A great town. The people are friendly, and there are several hotels that are immaculate and cheap at base of rock. Simeon of SouthernXposure Guide Service dialed in my whole group from airport pick up, route recommendations, hotels and restaurants. The food was cheap and delicious. No stomach issues for any of our group. The climbing is varied and spectacular. Each route is safely bolted if you stick clip, with different movements on each line even when next to each other. At night a nice town to relax and heal up for another day of climbing. Hotel Casa Celia (Marcos) at base of mountain was clean, hot powerful showers, internet, and breakfast, was great all around. And I am no camper, so I wanted a nice place to chill and the hotel and town exceeded expectations.

Says Jim Cutro from Mountainside, NJ Mountainproject.com

Within seconds of arriving in Bernal and hanging out with Simeon, owner of SX, it is easy to see why he has been a successful international climbing guide for many years and why Bernal is his place of choice. His knowledge of the local rock is endless, and he is constantly working with locals to develop and maintain the world class climbing in a downright magical location. His knowledge, however, doesn't end where the cliff stops. Sim seems to be friends with the entire town of Bernal and can always give the best suggestions from where to sleep and eat all the way down to which public bathroom to use. Without him, my group and I never would have found the most amazing ice cream that any of us had ever eaten. Also without him, some relatively sticky situations involving sickness and injury could have become a lot more serious. However, Simeon helped us through everything with knowledge and grace and kept us safe and enjoying our entire stay.

Overall, Simeon and SouthernXposure Guide Service provides the highest quality experience both on and off the rock. The best guides I have ever worked with. As for the climbing... the pictures speak for themselves...

Says Danny Hickey from Ossining, NY Facebook.com