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Cascada Cola de Caballo
A 25 m horsetail waterfall in a Nuevo León park near Monterrey, at the end of a paved road from Villa de Santiago.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Nuevo León, Mexico · North America
Rayones sits on the route: 25 minutes from Galeana, 40km from Cascada Cola de Caballo.
Rayones is a town located in Nuevo León, Mexico. With a population of 361, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Rayones sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Monterrey time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rayones to your route.
Rayones is a municipality in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is named after the Rayón brothers, who were insurgent heroes of the country's independence achieved in 1821. The town was founded in 1852.
It is a small village consisting of fourteen streets, lying in the middle of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountainRead more
range, in the northeast of Mexico. In the area near Rayones are the municipalities of Galeana (due south), Santiago (due north), and the state of Coahuila, due west. Rayones marks the beginning of the Zona Ixtlera, the southernmost region of the state of Nuevo León.
Access to Rayones is difficult. The main highway, coming from Montemorelos, is a challenge for most drivers. The unpaved highway coming from Galeana is even more risky, as it is a two-way road where only one vehicle fits; it is rocky, lined by a dangerous cliff and has no guard rail.
Rayones, however, is a touristic delight for offroad enthusiasts who travel long distances from the state's capital, Monterrey, crossing the Pilón river, the town's primary water source. Several lodging places surround the town, and the local hotel accommodates the convoys. The municipality has some interesting landmarks such as La Cebolla (the Onion), a hilltop with a pleasurable scenic overview.
Extensive pecan tree plantations in the region bring prosperity to Rayones; pecans being the main product commercialized by locals. The traditional 'Feria de la Nuez' or Pecan Fair is held annually as a tourist attraction and a merchant exchange, with traditional dances and exhibitions also offered.
As of 2020, the location had a population of 2,377 people.
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Rayones is located in Nuevo León, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 25.0180 latitude, -100.0736 longitude.
Rayones has a population of approximately 361 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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A 25 m horsetail waterfall in a Nuevo León park near Monterrey, at the end of a paved road from Villa de Santiago.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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