Farofa Waterfall Slab + Swim
Base city
Santana do Riacho or BH day trip
Total Climbing
3 pitches, 90m, 5.9 / 5c
Difficulty
Moderate — 5.9 sport
Estimated cost
R$280 guided / R$35 park fee independent
Best for
Warm-up day before Bandeirinhas, combined with afternoon hiking, families with climbing teens
Day by day
Day 1
Morning
7:30AM park entry, 20 min approach, 3 pitches by 11AM
Afternoon
swim in Farofa waterfall
Evening
out by 1PM
Routes Included
Gear List
- ✓60m rope
- ✓10 quickdraws
- ✓helmet
- ✓climbing shoes
- ✓swimsuit
- ✓quick-dry towel
Logistics
Park entry 8AM-5PM. Arrive early to beat day-hikers at the waterfall.
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