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La Brea Pitch Lake


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 42 attractions in Trinidad
Traveler Description: This 100-acre lake releases asphalt from the depths below and is the largest natural asphalt lake in the world.
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Attraction type: Lake, Geological formation
Activities: Walking
Address: La Brea Village
Trinidad

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5 of 5 stars
Jonn5y 2 contributions
Essex
May 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

When you arrive at the turning into the road where the visiteres centre is. BE VERY AWARE OF SCAMMING FAKE GUIDES. If your in a vehicle, they will bang on your window and try and convince you to go the the lake with them. They will charge you nearly $100tt to drive your car down onto the lake, if your... more

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5 of 5 stars
cmb2 265 contributions
Magnolia, Tx.
Mar 15, 2009

It's worth the price to take a tour to the Pitch Lake. This is a one-of-a-kind phenomenon and is the only thing like it in the world! Take one of the reputable tour companies or a trusted taxi/tour guide to take you to see this in the morning, then go to the Point-a-Pierre Wildfowl Trust in the afternoon. (It's on... more

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5 of 5 stars
caribglobetrotter 84 contributions
England
Feb 16, 2008
11/11 found this review helpful

A must see, lets face it how many asphelt lakes do you come accross these days, La Brea Pitch lake is situated in the south of the island not too far from San Fernando, Trinidads 2nd largest city, i recommend you to wear shorts, as you would want to walk through the water, to appreciate the surroundings, dont forget the... more

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5 of 5 stars
pkkbyp 4 contributions
Trinidad
Feb 11, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Not even the Trinidadians recognise this treasure!!! It is a must see! Also, take the tour, the guides are full of great information. My husband and I took our kids along with us, they could not stop asking questions and were thoroughly engrossed in the experience! Well worth the trip! more

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4 of 5 stars
mbrebnor 22 contributions
Virginia
Sep 10, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a must do when you visit Trinidad. If you decide to take the walking tour, dress in clothing that will keep you cool, and nothing too fancy. Wear short pants, or capris and beach shoes because you will walk through part of the lake. The tour can become extremely hot, so take cold water to drink. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Tallahassee, Florida
Mar 21, 2003
9/16 found this review helpful

La Brea pitch Lake is a must see on your trip to Trinidad. It has official guides to inform you of the history and qualities of this worlds largest natural asphalt lake. I was amazed this small country has this unique feature. However, on my ride to Maracas Bay, I was encouraged by the integrity of the roads as the... more

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La Brea Village, Trinidad