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P3 - the crux pitch

Description 

There is all kinds of climbing in this area,and endless first ascents to do. For trad climbing the best place is around Lençois city. The rock is Sandstone/quartzite with diferent qualities. You can expect vertical to steep walls from 300 feet to 700 feet.
Avoid be there in september to november, this time the weather is hot and dry and you will not want leave the waterfall for climbing

Getting There 

Chapada Diamantina is in the center of Bahia, 450 km from Salvador. There is buses from Salvador or flights once a week.

The Classics

Featured Route For Chapada Diamantina

O Professor - Mãe Inácia 5.11a/b R  International : Chapada Diamantina

This is one of the best routes in the area. Its is shade in the afternoon. P1 - The route starts in a corner with a handcrack to a ledge than climb with no protection to a bolt (runout, than to the right to a one bolt anchor at the botton of the chimney.(5.10) 160ft.P2. Follow the chimney to a ledge make the anchor. (5.10) 100 ftP3 Follow straight passing some roofs than go right to a ledge for belay. no bolts.(5.11b) 90ftP4 climb going right than up to a cave. The route finishes in this cave. T...[more]   Browse More Classics in International