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Elevation: 14 ft 4 m
GPS: 18.49131, -66.63472
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Shared By: Dylan Demyanek on Apr 17, 2015
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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 define this area.

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 the months of June, July, and August, as it's the time of year most likely to have a calm ocean. The rest of the year is surf season.

You can get the wave and tide forecasts from the CARICOOS buoy in Arecibo: https://www.caricoos.org/station/arecibo/us

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18.491305, -66.634707
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ncaR6jqQ8xBhGh99

Park on the side of the road at the map pin. Walk through the gate that's there to block cars and take the short trail to the beach.

Each route page lists the coordinates and has a map link. You can also refer to these labeled overviews:
https://www.mountainproject.com/photo/114374482
https://www.mountainproject.com/photo/126337661

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cueva Del Indio (Arecibo)

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
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El Arete Libre
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13
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Marejada Feliz
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El Arete Libre
 12
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
Marejada Feliz
 8
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 TR
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