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Cantagalo
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Description
This mountain has many different routes that are all lots of fun and have great views of the city. Routes no longer than 160 meters. Its a very traditional crag in Rio. Easy to get there using subway. There are more than 40 routes, varying from wide chimineys to multi-pitch strong sport climb and cracks on gear.
Getting There
Located right in Zona Sul, it's an easy approach via foot from the subway or a taxi. Cantagalo is located next to the Lagoa Rodrigo Freitas and divides the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Copacabana. The approach trail starts at the end of the Presidente Alfonso Lopes street in the Lagoa neighborhood.
[Hide Photo] Climber's route Paixão de Critsto. Photographer's route: Labirintite.
[Hide Photo] See what I mean about the overhanging part.
[Hide Photo] From the top of Labirintite (5.8 w/ 5.9 crux. Face north of Cantagalo). The view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.
[Hide Photo] At the first anchor. There is another anchor a bit higher that I would recommend as the next section is overhanging and makes it hard to see the climber.