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Summary
One of Ecuador's most developed climbing areas and its undisputed home of multi-pitch climbing.
Description
The striking 500ft volcanic cliffs of Cojitambo sit next to the sleepy town that bears the same name. The climbing is on generally good quality volcanic rock, with lots of technical slab/face climbing, but also steeper routes in some sectors.
Access issues
Getting to the town Cojitambo is easy but the access trails to the rock can be a little tricky to find.
Approach
Cojitambo is located just to the west of the small city of Azogues, which is about 30km from the bigger city of Cuenca. By car, it's about a 30 min drive from Cuenca, by bus it takes around an hour or more as you first have to take a bus to Azogues, then change at the terminal for the bus to Cojitambo.
Where to stay
One of the local legends and developers of the area, Juan Gabriel Carrasco operates a small hostel about 1km west of the main square. Alternatively, Cuenca is a major city with a huge range of accommodation available.
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