Santiago Texacuangos is a climb of 22.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Santiago Texacuangos tops out at 716 m above sea level. It is located in Cangrejera, La Libertad, El Salvador. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 16.5%. The climb has 908 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb of 22.8 km has a very irregular profile. The main challenge is the 5.0-6.0 km section at 11%, a steep and early ramp that can shatter your rhythm. The rest of the route alternates between long stretches at 2-3% (recovery) and several sections at 5-6% (sustained effort), with two short descents (KM12 and KM21) that offer some respite.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the start: The first 5 km are moderate (2-3%). Use this section to settle into a steady rhythm and save your legs before the 11% ramp.
2. Preparing for the key kilometre: Approach KM5.0-6.0 (11%) in a gear you can spin comfortably, so you don't blow up your legs or your heart rate. The easing that follows (KM6.0-7.0 at 2%) is crucial for recovering.
3. Keeping a steady effort: After the hardest part, the average gradient settles around 4-5%. Avoid surges and use the two descents to recover actively without completely shutting off the effort.
22.8 km • 908 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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