Murralla Canyon
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ACA 3C1 II R
High flood risk
Turrialba, Cartago
Seven rappels plus a signature 12 m jump on the Rio Guayabo, the jump-friendly Turrialba classic.
The 12 m jump and the 85 m rappel give Murralla two distinct visual signatures. Cash for the exit landowner is part of the route; budget it like the Ciudad Esmeralda farmer fee.
Logistics
| Manager | Private landowner (charges 6 USD per person to exit through his land) |
|---|---|
| Permit | No formal permit required. The exit landowner charges 6 USD per person; budget cash for it. |
| Distance | 2.5 |
| Time | 3-5 hr (1.5-5 hr descent) |
| Technical | Also called Guayabo River. Ropewiki rates 3C1 II R (v5a4 II). 7 rappels plus 3 jumps. Longest rappel 85 m (about 213 ft of vertical total). A 12 m jump from a ledge into a pool is the signature feature, plus a 2.5 m jump option. Swift water hazard at flow. |
| Season | Dec-Apr |
| Flood risk | High. Atlantic-slope flow, jump-heavy descent. The 12 m jump becomes an unacceptable risk in elevated water. |
| Vehicle access | Passenger car |
| Crowd | Low (5.0 on 2 ratings) |
| Coordinates | 9.9826, -83.7158 |
Sources
- ropewiki: https://ropewiki.com/Murralla_Canyon