La Brea

#34 among destinations in Trinidad and Tobago

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La Brea is a town in southwestern Trinidad, located northeast of Point Fortin and southwest of San Fernando. La Brea is best known as the site of the Pitch Lake, a natural asphalt lake. Pronunciation of "La Brea" differs from that used in the USA at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Trinidadians call this place "La Bray." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 10°14'25"N, 61°37'16"W

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SipariaTrinidad and Tobago

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La Brea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pitch Lake, Point Fortin, Dow Village.

0.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pitch Lake, Trinidad
15 min walk • The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, estimated to contain 10 million tons. It is located in La Brea in southwest Trinidad, within the Siparia Regional Corporation.
6.1 miSW
Locality
Point Fortin
156 min walk • Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, the smallest Borough in Trinidad and Tobago is located in southwestern Trinidad, about 32 km southwest of San Fernando, in the historic county of Saint Patrick.
5.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Dow Village
131 min walk • Dow Village is a village located within the borders of California in the region of Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo in Trinidad and Tobago. It is famous for its annual play based on the Ramayana called Ramleela. This live play chronicles the activity of Lord Rama as he rescues his wife, Sita, from the clutches of Ravana.

La Brea

Facts and practical information

La Brea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pitch Lake, Trinidad

Point Fortin

Dow Village