Aruba is part of the "ABC" islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) located off the coast of Venezuela in the Carribean. The optimum time to visit is January - July. Precipitation and temperatures are much higher August through December.
The majority of the roped climbing is located in the south of the Island, near San Nicholas. As of 03-2025, there are roughly 100 established climbing routes, with scope for perhaps 100 hundred more and hundreds of additional boulder problems. If you wish to visit and develop additional routes, you should ONLY use titanium. Because of the marine environment, stainless steel becomes untrustworthy after about 10 years.
The most common mode of transportation to Aruba is by air. There are numerous direct flights to Aruba from east coast cities in the US. A valid US Passport is required as well as registering before your trip in the online Aruba entry document system.
Once on the island, having a rental vehicle is by far the most convenient way to get to the cliffs.
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Loveland, CO
In Aruba this week with my son who is 15 and a climber.. Been climbing for about 4 years now.. Do you know of anyone in Aruba that could act act as a guide or where we could purchase or rent a rope as he could try the easier climbs on his own.. He brought his harness and shoes
Thank you
Victoria Sullivan
Curlyq617@gmail.com Apr 19, 2016
Next website is the topo with the grape field, rock climbing area of Aruba.
climbingaruba.org
There are not many people climbing here. And it is advisable to set up a toprope here, rather than lead climb. A 40m rope should be sufficient. Be aware of sharp edges!
Greetings,
Johan Apr 22, 2016
Los Angeles, CA
climbing.com/videos/chris-s… Dec 1, 2016
The weather here is steady and the people are friendly. Most people drive past Grapefield Crag, on the way to another area. If you are planning on climbing here, be sure to bring all of your own equipment and at least one partner. It has been impossible for me to find any tour or guide in the island to go do this on my own. Jul 22, 2017
I can be reached via email climbingadventures1@yahoo.com Apr 1, 2019
Shepherdstown, WV
At this stage in my life, I have a little under a year experience bouldering & climbing and not a lot of outdoor experience. Thus, the problems I am setting up are on a more beginner difficulty. I hope my ratings are fairly accurate.
I was not able to bring a crash pad so have been staying close to the ground or finding sandy areas.
Let me know any questions you have. Jul 12, 2024
Middle Earth