Pitch Lake, Trinidad

Name: Pitch Lake
Address: Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

#4 among attractions in Trinidad

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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. The lake covers about 100 acres and is reported to be 250 feet deep. ()

Alternative names: Area: 98.84 acres (0.1544 mi²)Elevation: 98 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 10°14'5"N, 61°37'38"W

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Trinidad Trinidad and Tobago

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Pitch Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Point Fortin, Dow Village, La Brea.

5.5 miSW
Locality
Point Fortin
142 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.
5.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Dow Village
138 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.
0.6 miNE
Locality
La Brea
15 min walk • 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.