Einträge in Pedras Negras

Pedras Negras is one of the best climbing areas in the country and a very unique area worldwide. Most similar to Meteora, Greece with conglomerate sandstone/cobble towers rising above the jungle.

Darth Vader is the PG name of this tower, but you will definitely recognize it when you see it. So far, no routes to the summit due to the lip of the 'helmet' surrounding the entire top of the tower.

Powerful moves right off the ground lead to a vertical arête and then easing off to a belay on a large ledge/ramp. The ramp goes all the way around the tower and provides access to the bottom of the 'helmet'.

Sport climbing area established by Rui Araujo in 2012/2013.

Follow the trail from the village well, up and over the rock shoulder. At this point, the jungle is likely overgrown. Find the old road through the flats, angling north, crossing a big flat clearing where no trees can grow and then continuing northwest. Once it opens to another clearing you'll see Paraiso uphill above you. Continue north along the rock, then cut across to the foot of Stegosaurus. Cross a dry stream bed and the ridge multipitch is right in front of you.

Afternoon shade, easy access from the town.

Great fun pulling on cobblestone holds. Last route before the water channel/dip in the rock.

Massive oblong tower close to the road. Overhanging on most sides, except for the South Ridge. Great potential for additional routes on all sides. Incredible summit about the size of a basketball court.

Great casual route to an amazing summit. Feels like gym climbing with a big cobble where you need it for every move. As with any less-traveled route, loose rock can be an issue, but the cobbles are quite solid.

Large flat topped rock near now vanished road into Pedras Negras from the north.

Obvious arête/ramp curving up and left to the top of Table top

Routes at the overlook parking area. Easy access during the wet season.

Fun jaunt up the left angle of the wall

Direct route up the face

Incredible free-standing tower at the leading edge of Pedras Negras. Overhanging on all sides, the tower looks like the mace of some giant cave man.

A striking line up the blunt, NE arete of the Sentinel Tower. Open project.

Overhanging hand crack starting above the P1 ledge of the North Face route.