Routes in Costa Rica for selected grade

Just to the right of 'Para Sayang', 5 Minutos Mas can be tricky before the first bolt as great handholds are seemingly scarce. Be patient and make it past the lower first bolt to find the jugs you have been looking for, moving slightly towards the right after the third bolt and finishing at the anchors that are shared with 'Como Tu Sabe'. With a forward leaning angle to the wall, rests are made easy and completing the route is only 5 more minutes away. A word of warning, many of the juggier holds on this route seem to be loose, so please be aware of shifting rock.

A straight forward 5.8 climb that is good for both beginners and intermediate warm-up alike. This climb is often set up as a top-rope for beginner climbers as the forward leaning angle of the wall provides a great learning experience. As a lead climb this route should not be taken lightly despite the low grade. This is because the first three bolts all have ground fall potential.

Finishing at the lower hanging chain anchors with the green protective tarp, Pura Vida Mae shares its start and finish with ‘La Impotencia’. The only difference in the two climbs, other than the grade point difference and the number of quickdraws needed, is the direction to follow after the third bolt. For the easier of the two routes after the third bolt climb towards the right to the next bolt before moving back left and finishing on the anchors. For ‘La Impotencia’, from the third bolt head left and utilize the two bolts before moving up and right to the anchors. Pura Vida Mae is a good climb to set up a top-rope for beginners as both on and off the line are littered with good hand holds and good feet. It also has a forward leaning wall, allowing for long rests. I would not recommend this climb for someone learning to lead, as protection is not abundant.

At the time of writing only the top two pitches have been bolted, but plans are in the works to complete the entire length of the wall.

Using the anchors to the left when facing the edge, climbing the final pitch is easy slab with good edge like pockets with a run out about half way, and a crux finish for the anchors.

Information regarding the remainder of the pitches is needed.

When at the top of the rock facing east, this climb is to the right (at the base of the rock facing the wall, the climb is to the left) of El Sendero de La Vida. Incomplete information on this route.

La Ruta Japonesa, also known as La Aguja, is a fun 3 pitch mixed climb that starts with easy climbing with bolt protection for the first pitch and then a walking traverse second pitch before a traditional climb third pitch to the summit. The summit is equipped with anchors to allow rappelling down after the ascent. It took 3 days at the high altitude tower La Aguja” (The Needle) to rebolt the original route that was set by a Japanese man (hence the name). The rebolt team of Jorge Fuentes, Annuar Hassan, El Flaco, and Eduardo Baldioceda also put up Positive Way during their time on the mountain