as the stakes are somewhat lower than on land (depending on the size of the cliff) psicobloc is quickly gaining momentum in brazil and worldwide, both among novices who want to practice free climbing and more advanced climbers who want to try new techniques, or simply enjoy the variety.

alfavaca is also a common meeting point for expert stand up surfers.

as the name suggests, this variation on standard surfing involves practitioners standing up on their boards and using a paddle to propel themselves across the water, allowing them to move across longer distances.