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Cueva Del Indio (Arecibo) Rock Climbing

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Routes in Cueva Del Indio (Arecibo)

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	Cocolia TR 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Creciente TR 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
	El Arete Libre TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	El saludo de las golondrinas TR 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Escape Route T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X
	Marejada Feliz TR 5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a PG13
	Menguante TR 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Peje Blanco TR 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b

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Description

The coastline just east of Cueva Del Indio, in the municipality of Arecibo, is the premier deep-water soloing destination on the island. The cave is unique in that it's covered in Taino petroglyphs. Impressive overhanging routes and a steep arch make this area an experts-only outing.

AVOID CLIMBING WHEN THE SEA LOOKS ROUGH. Don't overestimate your swimming abilities.

ENTRANCES AND EXITS CAN BE TRICKY. Analyze both at the beginning. Bringing a rope for the exit can be useful.

SEASONALITY: The season for climbing at this area is considered the months of June, July, and August, as it's the time of year most likely to have a calm ocean.

Video of a 5.10c route: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZHMfjkbjwY

Getting There

18.492703, -66.641577
https://goo.gl/maps/rVKhEu58sgiwwRvX7

From San Juan head northwest on Expreso Jose De Diego/PR-22 W. Take the exit toward Cll 2. Continue onto PR-140. Continue onto PR-684. Turn right onto Ave Boca/PR-684. You will be on this road for about 14.5 km. A sign on your right will say Cueva del Indio. Pull into the dirt driveway and park in front of Richard's house. He will charge you a few dollars to park.