Planeta Zarza is a great area for climbers who are able to climb routes graded 6 and higher. The climbing is quite technical.
Currently there is a Kestrel nest between Happy New Year and El Grandote. Avoid these routes for the time being until the hatchlings fly away.
From the TR-1 highway, take exit 42: Villa de Arico - Abades and head in the direction of Villa de Arico, taking the TF-629 until you reach a roundabout. Take the second exit of the roundabout, passing the Tenerife Climbing House, Roxtore climbing store, and large parking lot on the left hand side. Continue up the road towards the climgbing zone, Arico-Ortiz. After leaving the village, continue driving straight for about two minutes. You will drivce pass two sharp bends. Park on the left hand side of the street (28.179265, -16.513729), right after the path, which leads down into the canyon. Follow this path for about five minutes until you reach the bottom. Make a left walking into the canyon, and after a few hundret meters, you will see the routes.
Please take all your waste with you when leaving!
Developed in 2013, with new routes added in 2022.
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Author(s): Erik Baquero
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9788409395477
A comprehensive guidebook describing 17 rock climbing and sport climbing areas in Tenerife, covering over 1,300 routes across a wide range of grades, including Arico.
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Guille Gil on ★★★ Red Hot 6b+ - Red Hot - Guille
Liis Orav on ★★★ Red Hot 6b+ - Red Hot - Liis 2
Liis Orav on ★★★ Red Hot 6b+ - Red Hot - Liis 1