Pitch Lake - Wikipedia
The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of bitumen in the world, estimated to contain 10 million tons. It is located in La Brea in southwest Trinidad, within the Siparia Regional Corporation. The lake covers about 0.405 square kilometres (100 acres) and …
Pitch Lake — National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago
2020年9月25日 · The lake, of natural asphalt, is found in the south-west peninsula of Trinidad. Once thought to be an inexhaustible source of pitch, it has provided Trinidad with a colourful legend. The origin of the lake, according to legend, was after the sacrifice by the Chayma Indians, living in the area, of hundreds of hummingbirds in an attempt to ...
La Brea Pitch Lake - The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts …
The pitch lake is located in southwest Trinidad, situated in the mid-western peninsula, bounded by the Gulf of Paria. The lake itself is known for having magical healing properties and many visit it for a relaxing dip that provides rejuvenation.
Trinidad Pitch Lake - Caribbean Affairs
The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, located at La Brea in southwest Trinidad, within the Siparia Regional Corporation. The lake covers about 40 ha and is reported to be 75 m deep. Pitch Lake is a tourist attraction that …
LA BREA PITCH LAKE - Visit Trinidad
The La Brea Pitch Lake is located on Trinidad’s southwestern coast and is recognized as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Visitors to the Lake can soak in the natural sulphur pools, enjoy the bountiful birdlife, or just stand inspired by one of nature’s true wonders.
La Brea Pitch Lake: Destination Trinidad and Tobago | Tours, …
Located at La Brea in southwest Trinidad, the Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world. Known to many as the 8th wonder of the world, the lake is the major supplier of asphalt to the international market.
La Brea Pitch Lake - Airports Authority Trinidad and Tobago
“The eighth wonder of the world!” is the label given to the Pitch Lake in La Brea, south west Trinidad. This is because it is the largest commercial deposit of natural asphalt, or tar, in the world holding approximately 10 million tonnes. Pitch from this …
Trinidad and Tobago's natural wonder – the Pitch Lake
2023年11月16日 · The Pitch Lake, in La Brea, is reached by a scenic drive through southwest Trinidad. There are other tar pits around the world, but ours is the only one that humans can walk on. The La Brea Pitch Lake is 75 metres deep and covers 40 hectares of land.
Pitch Lake | Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago - Lonely Planet
About 25km southwest of San Fernando, and just south of the small town of La Brea, this slowly bubbling black 'lake' is perhaps Trinidad’s greatest oddity. Once thought of by the Amerindians as a punishment of the gods, the 40-hectare expanse of asphalt is around 75m deep at its center, where hot bitumen is continuously replenished from a ...
Pitch Lake, Trinidad and Tobago - LakeLubbers
Located a few miles south of San Fernando on Trinidad’s southwest coast, Pitch Lake makes an interesting excursion to a Trinidad vacation. A popular cruise ship stop, Trinidad has scores of sandy beaches, coastal hotels and resorts.