Pitch Lake





Located in La Brea, Trinidad, the pitch lake is the world’s largest natural deposit of asphalt of the three existing globally. It is known as the eight Wonder of the World and it is truly a magnificent phenomenon. The lake holds approximately 10 million tonnes of asphalt which is supplied globally. Visitors can tour the sight and even walk on the lake. During the rainy season, water accumulates in small ponds on the site which visitors can bathe in if they wish. Due to the high level of Sulphur in the water, it is rumored by villagers to be ‘ponds of life’ containing healing powers. Whether the myth is true or not, the pitch lake remains one of the country top attractions and a must see. 




Comments

  1. Unknown16 July 2017 at 18:52

    That last picture makes it look gorgeous!

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  2. Alvia Mootoo16 July 2017 at 19:06

    so beautiful.

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  3. Unknown16 July 2017 at 19:16

    Went here about 3 years ago...still beautiful, just wished we could do more with it instead of leasing it out.

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  4. Unknown16 July 2017 at 19:34

    Magical Place, would especially recommend the sulphur pools in the rainy season. it does wonder for the skin.

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  5. Ishwar16 July 2017 at 19:41

    Both a tourist attraction and a main natural resource pool

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