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| Its lighting fast development and intense popularity for a core of American and Cuban first-ascentionists suggest that Cuba could become one of the finest climbing areas of the world. Cuba’s Valle de Viñales has that combination of high quality rock, accessibility, and ambience that has quickly put it on the climbers’ circuit of the world’s “must see” climbing venues The rock climbing is superlative. Cranking jugs and pockets in chiseled karst limestone on improbable lines through stunning overhangs of stalactites and tufa columns. Picture the rock features and formations of Thailand’s Railae. Move them off the beach, about 20 miles inland, and place in a valley touted as a miniature Yosemite, with the most spectacular scenery in all Cuba. Overhanging limestone faces on 1,000-foot freestanding crags called “mogotes” rise above traditional thatch-roofed Cuban houses and red-soiled tobacco farms. The Valle de Viñales now has enough pitches of climbing to captivate climbers of all abilities. Perfect climbing days, mild weather, and everything from isolated beaches to caving and cock-fights on rest days. Add an exciting, sensuous nightlife, and the gregarious, vivacious Cuban people, and Cuba may already be the best outdoor adventure experience anywhere. |
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