How to get to Cantera Real and Casa Cuarcita

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Entrance coordinates (the arch): 25.1743, -99.8968

Route map from Carretera Nacional to Casa Cuarcita, showing the exit at El Saucito, the turn at Las Huertas and the entrance arch — It is 2.8 km from Carretera Nacional to the house. Tap the map to see it full size or save it.

The route, step by step

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Take Carretera Nacional (Mexico 85) heading south. You pass Santiago and Allende. From Monterrey it is about 80 km, between 1 h and 1 h 15 min without traffic.
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At El Saucito, turn right off the highway. It is the exit about 400 m before Vivero San Martín, between Allende and Montemorelos. If you see the nursery, you went too far.
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Go straight for 1.5 km and turn left at Las Huertas Quintas Campestres. You pass UCRECI on the way. After the turn, the road bends right at 350 m; follow it for another 350 m.
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You reach the stone arch: that is the entrance. On Google Maps it shows as "Desarrollo Campestre Los Milagros". Drive through the arch; from there it is 600 m to Casa Cuarcita.

Last gas station and stores: in Montemorelos, before you turn in. There are no shops inside the development. If you arrive at night, take it slow: the last stretch is poorly lit.

What the entrance looks like

A tall stone arch, with one column covered in ivy and a flagstone driveway. If you are here, you are on the right track: it is the only way into the development.

Stone entrance arch at Cantera Real, with one column covered in ivy

The entrance arch, seen from the road you arrive on.

At the gatehouse

If you are checking in

Say you are going to Casa Cuarcita and give your name exactly as it appears on the Airbnb reservation. They will let you in and point you to the house.

If you are coming to see lots

Say you are here with Manuel Mendoza, from Espacio 54. If your visit is already confirmed, the gatehouse is expecting you.

Any question on the road or at the gate, message us on WhatsApp: 81 3602 3343. We answer at any hour.

Once inside

It is 600 m from the arch to Casa Cuarcita. Follow the road: after about 150 m it turns left, then keep straight to the end; the house is on your right. The details of the house (check-in time, access and tips) reach you through the Airbnb chat before you arrive.

Casa Cuarcita seen from outside — Casa Cuarcita, designed by OMOS Arquitectos.

Aerial view of Cantera Real — Cantera Real from the air: the lake at the center, the lots around it.

Lake and dock at Cantera Real — The lake and the dock, the main landmark inside the development.

Bridge over the lake — The lake bridge, on the way to the upper area.

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