Hidalgo
Hidalgo is a town of about 22,000 inhabitants, located 40 km northwest of Monterrey in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. It is the closest town to the cliffs of Potrero Chico; if you stay at Rancho Cerro Gordo, you will purchase most of your daily necessities here. There are supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, hardware stores, etc. However there are no specialized climbing or biking stores - for those you have to go to Monterrey. Here is some information to help you orient yourself in Hidalgo and to make the best use of the services the town has to offer.
The town of Hidalgo as seen from high on the Jungle Wall.
Market Shopping Restaurants Helpful hints Map