Route Comparison8 min read
Pedra da Gavea vs. Morro Dois Irmaos: Which Should You Climb First?
Both define Rio climbing. One demands 5.11 trad experience. The other is Brazil's most iconic summit. Here's how to choose.
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Route guides, trip reports, and practical advice for climbing in Brazil
Trip Planning10 min read
When to Visit Brazil for Rock Climbing: Month-by-Month Guide
April through October is the window. Here's what each month looks like across Brazil's four climbing regions: Rio, Serra do Cipo, Chapada, and Pedra Azul.
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Complete Gear Checklist for Climbing in Brazil
What to pack from home, what to rent in Rio and Belo Horizonte, and where the Decathlon stores are across Brazil for last-minute gear.
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Your First Day in Rio: The Sugarloaf Urca Warm-Up
7AM start. 4 pitches on Sugarloaf granite. Lunch at Cobal do Humaita. Cable car as a tourist. This is how you start a Rio climbing trip.
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