Nodes in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a great winter rock climbing location. High quality sport climbing routes mostly on limestone, with a mix of limestone and marble in locations such as Playa Frontón.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

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Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Fantastic mostly vertical to slightly overhung climbing on limestone with tufa features on many routes.

Nice slightly overhung climbing with some large tufa features.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Routes within the cave-like arch spanning the river bed.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

The wall to the left immediately after passing under the cave-like arch, if walking down the river.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Nice mostly vertical climbing on recently developed routes.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Wasps, lots of wasps. Local climbers seem to have no issues with removing them.

The river has water levels that vary from bone dry to a raging torrent, and you may have to wade thru water to reach the crags. The routes in Cave Sector may not be climbable if there is water in the river.

Be aware the locals who are likely follow the santería belief system, have a number of alters in the river bed. Principally on the large boulder under the cave-like arch. They appear to regularly visit there to burn offerings and chant/create music.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Crags in and immediately surrounding Playa Frontón.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Old route on rusted stainless bolts, yet to be rebolted using titanium. DO NOT CLIMB UNTIL REBOLTED.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Second pitch, accessed by climbing Porque No or Paraiso first. Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

Fantastic climbing and great movement on quality limestone the entire way. Consider the location of each bolt and utilise long draws and slings/extenders to minimise rope drag that will definitely occur if you don't. Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

A great start, moving onto sharp pitted limestone in the middle of the climb. Bolted/rebolted using titanium glue-ins.

The large boulder on the water immediately between the main Playa Fronton beach, and the small beach to the south.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Extension of Equipo using trad gear. It's not clear if anchors exist at the top.

Extension to Equipo. This has NOT been rebolted, and still has old stainless bolts. DO NOT CLIMB unless found to be rebolted with titanium glue-ins.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Appears to be a top rope only climb with anchors accessed using the Frontón Ferrata.

Nice climbing if you want to develop headspace via the long traverse in the middle, and the spacious bolting higher up.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

A small vertical face of limestone along the shoreline north from Playa Fronton.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

The road leading out to La Boca del Diablo and the start of the Camino a Playa Frontón trail.

Sector "Contra Wall" is located just past the entrance to the marble mine of Samana, long before reaching "La Boca Del Diablo."

This 80m wall is full of possibilities, and it is not only this one, around it we can also find walls from 10 to 90 meters of all the difficulties to develop.

Potentially 70-75m high but of unclear length. Bolted/rebolted on titanium.

Potentially about 60m high. Appears to start in the crack feature leading up to a ledge to the right of the crag. Bolted/rebolted on titanium glue-ins.

Easy trad route for access higher up the cliff face.

Amazing looking overhung cliff with a large amount of tufa features.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.

The hiking trail from La Boca del Diablo to Playa Frontón.

The large boulder at the start of the hiking trail out to Playa Fronton.

Speaking a reasonable level of Spanish is not essential but will be extremely useful if climbing independently, as most climbing areas are in rural and remote locations where the local populace is unlikely to speak any English.