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Elevation: 1,582 ft 482 m
GPS: 18.07949, -66.46007
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A local favorite, with most climbers considering this to be the best style of limestone in Puerto Rico. Climbers will be rewarded with an expansive view of the Toa Vaca lake and the surrounding countryside in Villalba. The core sectors are the ones that appear first in the list of sub-areas. They are: El Pasillo, El Balcón, and La Terraza.

For a bit of the story of this crag and video footage of the climbing, see https://youtu.be/FNV73dc_wfw?t=354

For official grades determined by the local community of climbers, please refer to the topo map: https://www.mountainproject.com/photo/124003727. Why? Because very few people have cast their votes through Mountain Project so the ratings shown on the site can be a bit off. Please vote so that there can be a clearer consensus.

DONATIONS: You can donate to the local climbers association, AEPRI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on keeping the climbing areas in Puerto Rico safe and accessible.

After a long day of climbing people like to stop at Harry's, the neighborhood bar in front of the basketball court. Harry is a big fan of the tourism that rock climbing brings to the area and will be happy to sell you a cold drink, a bottle of water, and more! https://maps.app.goo.gl/B3DBx5ncJSCyMXWs5

Getting There Suggest change

Parking and trailhead - https://goo.gl/maps/ToTpn9WyhYQ2     coordinates: 18.079582, -66.459994

The climbing area - https://goo.gl/maps/sK9aecaTYQJ2     coordinates: 18.08451, -66.46121

Approach trail topo - https://www.mountainproject.com/photo/116974585

Approach trail: https://www.mountainproject.com/approach-trail/122112962. Use the MP app and your phone's GPS to ensure you don't stray from it.

Routes map - https://www.mountainproject.com/photo/124003727

Careful driving back down when wet. Having your brakes lock and your car go sliding is no fun. The road is narrow, the turns are sharp, and you won't have much time to react when cars come the other way around the corner.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Pasillo Frío (Juana Díaz)

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 20
Condorito
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 33
Guanina
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 27
Jibi Yibis
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 52
Barlovento
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 18
Sanbaguero
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 26
La Sentá
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 23
El Jockey
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 22
Embarrao en la Grieta
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 21
Introvertido
Sport
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
 11
Turey el Taíno
Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 19
Hombre Araña
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 16
Azucar con Cafeína
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 8
La Discordia
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 7
Los Tres Reyes Magos
Sport
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 8
El Chamán (Ruta de Axel)
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Condorito El Balcón
 20
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Guanina El Pasillo
 33
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Jibi Yibis El Balcón
 27
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Barlovento El Pasillo
 52
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Sanbaguero La Terraza
 18
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
La Sentá El Pasillo
 26
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
El Jockey La Terraza
 23
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Embarrao en la Grieta La Terraza
 22
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Introvertido El Balcón
 21
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Turey el Taíno El Pasillo
 11
5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c Sport
Hombre Araña El Pasillo
 19
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Azucar con Cafeína El Balcón
 16
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
La Discordia La Terraza
 8
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Los Tres Reyes Magos La Terraza
 7
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
El Chamán (Ruta de Axel) El Balcón
 8
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
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