Best Option is Flying
The City of Monterrey Mexico is the city to fly to. There is a major airport served by many U.S. airlines. The airport serves the three million people in the Monterrey urban area.Â
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Monterrey has many budget airlines including Vivaaerobus and Volaris arriving from US airports.
From the Monterrey Airport it is about a one hour ride to El Potrero Chico. Most of our accommodation partners also offer airport transfers if you book with us here:
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Many locals offer airport pickups for around $60 a ride with a stop at the grocery store. If taking a cab make sure to go to San Nicolas-Hidalgo, because there are two Hidalgo's in the area.
-  Pop Joe’s Shuttle Service +52 81 1585 8160,
-  Leo from Leo’s Tacos +52 81 1604 6355,Â
- Milton +52 81 1375 0831.
Driving
If driving a US car to El Potrero Chico you need both a Temporary Vehicle Import Permit and Mexican auto insurance. Your US insurance will not work down there and if you get in an accident without insurance you will likely end up in a Mexican jail at some point. Details on how to get a Permit when you cross the border into Nuevo Laredo can be found here at: Potrerochico.org