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Las Grietas

Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
4.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This mini-canyon offers great swimming, cliff jumping and relatively cold water, a rarity on Santa Cruz. It's definitely worth visiting. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Its a hike but not to be missed. Bring water and snorkel the waters are both icy and crystal clear More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Las Grietas is a long, skinny swimming hole, with deep, icy cold water, between two tall cliffs. It's a pretty spot. It's also quite popular, so don't expect to have it all to yourself. A short water taxi drops you off at the start of the hike, and 15-20 minutes walk brings you to the swimming hole. The hike goes... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Popular place. We headed there in mid-day and it was HOT getting there so the COLD water was nice. The water is amazingly clear, there were parrot fish but not much else to check out with masks and snorkels. Kids jump in from all over, so watch where you're swimming, they don't seem to care if you're swimming underneath them.... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

It takes a boat trip and a fair hike to get there, but it's worth it. A few tips... take water with you, wear decent hiking sandals (flip flops will not do!) and don't bring valuables. When you get there you'll have to change, scramble over some very large boulders and leave your stuff ontop of a rock. Safety wise...... More

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new york
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Worth the hike to get to the swimming hole... a nice cool swim in the swimming hole. More

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Calne, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

long uncomfortable walk to a spot filled with screaming school kids - can say I've been but not really wirth the hassel of getting there. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

You have to go there by boat, and walk, that´s excellent trip, you gonna enjoy...you can swimming and snorkeling More

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Hamburg, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Some daring divers and jumpers make for interesting viewing, but I am not sure it's much for anyone over the age of 25. More

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Atlanta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Take an aqua taxi (60 cents and it takes 5 minutes to get the the path )and go the "The Grietas" is a nice place to see and its an experience to get there, as you have to walk over a path of lava boulders, wear closed toe, anti slippery shoes, and be careful as you walk, as the path... More

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