Sheer, seemingly unassailable walls can be conquered hand over hand, with effort plus concentration, proper technique plus skill. Hands and feet are the essential tools in this challenge posed by real or artificial rock faces, which are available to test climbers' skill in several places in Santiago.

Although this sport may be practiced on indoor walls with artificial lighting, most climbers prefer to climb the natural rocks, an activity that is possible in Santiago, where amazing rock walls form part of a fascinating landscape. A special ingredient for adventure.

The best places for this activity in Santiago are:

Las Palestras, this is in El Manzano, on the road to San José de Maipo. In this area there are 30 different courses, of the same length but varying levels of difficulty. They are perfect to build up experience and skill in this risky sport.

Torrecillas, this range has around 30 courses of differing difficulty level and length (from 40 to 50 meters). Its interest lies not only in the complexity of the courses, but also in the fact that there is a campsite available. It is located on Manzano stream, beyond the property with the same name.