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Toconao

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About Toconao:

Halfway between San Pedro de Atacama and Socaire, there is some trad climbing close to this town, at least worth getting off the bus or making a stop to see if you can find some good rocks. Some routes may be bolted, but beware of the rock, it is of a pretty low density and quite soft.
La localidad de Toconao se encuentra ubicada a 38 kms. al sur de San Pedro de Atacama y a una altura aproximada de 2500msn, en ella encontramos cerca de 50 rutas sin equipar, de largos aproximados de entre 12 y 25 mts. las graduaciones varían de 5.6 a 5.12, con trabajo en top rope deportivo, escalada clásica en fisuras y algunos boulders. El tipo de roca es piedra volcánica, muy firme y se puede escalar todo el año, aunque es más caluroso en primavera. El acceso es de menos de 10 minutos caminando desde el pueblo de Toconao.

Arrival elevation: 8200 ft / 2500 m

Area Resources: Located right next to the town of Toconao, you have access to easy food and water, any other special supplies must be brought along with you.

Google Earth exact location: 23°11'15.65"S, 68° 0'9.43"W

Nearest town or city: San Pedro de Atacama
Directions: Drive south from San Pedro de Atacama along the paved highway until you reach the town of Toconao, the canyon is right at the north entrance to the town and there is a large pool of water near the road most of the time. The canyon is less than 10 minutes away from the town.
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