Information about rock climbing on Curacao (contains free e-guidebooks)

This page acts as a placeholder to share information about rock climbing on the island of Curacao with the global climbing community.

If you are visiting Curacao on a holiday and you're looking for a climbing buddy, please check this forum post on Mountain Project: https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/113326091/climbing-on-curacao. This is a place for climbers to announce their visits, what gear they're bringing and what they are planning to do. It's of course also possible to get in touch with the local community, but especially if you're here for a short stay (2 weeks or less), using the Mountain project forum will maximize your chances of getting in touch with other climbers.  
 
Regarding the bolting situation on Curacao. The areas developed with the support of the NKBV (Fort Beekenburg, Kabrietenberg, Punta Partawela, Mirado and Seru Sablika) are fully bolted with Eterna titanium bolts. In the areas developed by RCC, routes are bolted with stainless steel expansion bolts. The only exception to this is sector "What's around the corner?" in Roi Rincon, which is also fully bolted with Eterna titanium bolts. 
Apart from this, some individual bolts were replaced with titanium (because of how degraded they looked) at Roi Rincon and sector "Jack Sparrow" on Seru Pretu. These routes, however, still contain expansion bolts as well.
Stainless steel expansion bolts have failed in locations with a tropical sea climate, like Curacao. 
Read this article for more information. In the end, as a climber, you will have to make a decision about which bolts you will trust, and which not.

If you are visiting and require climbing gear, please get in touch with Gecko Climbing Gear Rental Curacao (geckocgr@gmail.com).



1. Climbing areas developed with the support of the NKBV
(Nederlandse Klim- en Bergsport Vereniging)
1.1. Fort Beekenburg Climbing Area (Bandariba)

To get the latest version of the free e-guidebook,
click here.

A nice video introducing the climbing area can be viewed here!

Latest news: please use the parking beyond the line of stones and the trash bin (coming from Jan Thiel). The parking before the line of stones is purposed for short term visitors of the historical site.






1.2. Kabrietenberg North Face (Bandariba)

To get the latest version of the free e-guidebook,
click here.

A video introduction of the Kabrietenberg can be viewed here!

Latest news: please note that although a multi pitch area, some routes are also suitable to be climbed in single pitch style. To see which routes these are, consult the last chapter of the guide book.









1.3. Punta Partawela (Bandabou)

Area under development. So far, 7 routes have been realized in a beautiful natural setting, ranging from IV- to 6c. It's single pitch sport climbing. 

The area catches the shade in the afternoon. It can be reached from below (plains of Hato, park at Kueba Pachi) or above (Landhuis Daniel trail, east section). Bring a light if you plan to hike out after dark.





1.4. Mirado (Bandabou)

Small climbing area in a very natural and adventurous setting, in the Rif Sint Marie area. 

Guidebook on 27crags (includes links to parking place and Komoot for the access trail)











1.5. Seru Sablika (Willemstad)

Small climbing area near the bridge, on the Punda side. A first sector with 5 routes has been realized. More routes are planned.

To get the latest version of the free e-guidebook, click here.


















2. Climbing areas developed by Rock Climbing Curacao

2.1. Seru Pretu/Piscadera (Willemstad)

Latest news: in the summer of 2023, some bolts in sector "Jack Sparrow" that looked very rusted were replaced with titanium glue-ins. This was done with approval of the original developers.








2.2. Roi Rincon (Willemstad)



Important: Parke Roi Rincon is accessible between 7 AM and 7 PM every day. This means that the parking needs to be empty by 7 PM or you risk not being able to leave the site because the gate is closed and locked. If you want to climb outside these hours, please park outside the gate.

Latest news: in 2023, a new sector has been added at Roi Rincon called 'What's around the corner?' with bolts donated by the NKBV, adding 11 routes to what's already there. 
Introduction by the developer: 

A "hidden" rock crack with easy to medium sports climbing routes and possibilities to explore different climbing styles on sports routes or top ropes. Rock type is an irregular limestone surface, from smooth slab to Curaçao famous tufa's and grippy sharp edges. There are many thread options to aid any redundancy on top rope anchors. Climb responsibly! LNT!"

Guidebook to 'What's around the corner':







Tafelberg (Bandariba)

The largest climbing area on Curacao, and with the tallest walls and the hardest routes! Tafelberg is massive however, there is something to climb here for all skill levels. The area is on private property, so a small access fee applies. This needs to be paid at the RCC office.


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