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Leme

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About Leme:

The leftmost part of famous Copacabana beach is called LEME. And limiting the beach at this point is MORRO DO LEME. This dome has interesting 1-3 pitch climbs of moderate dificulty. From this area you can also reach the soth face of MORRO DA BABILÔNIA (info about its north face in the Urca area) and west face of MORRO DO URUBU (wich is not the same as urubu Rock describe in Urca).
Nearest town or city: Rio de Janeiro
Directions: From Av. Atlântica follow east to Leme. The road ends almost the by the base of the rock.
Latitude, Longitude: -22.96254, -43.16571
Access Issues: There is a Military base on the summit of Morro do Leme. Some areas can only be reached with permission that is, usually, just clearing your intentions with the guard on dutty.
Camping: No
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Quantity of Climbs: Month