This place looks like out of world. You will see this place hides so much in it, rusitng iron, sulphur, fresh tar coming from earth and thena spring of water. You need to have guide which is from government and charge 30 TTD per person and its worth trying. I will recommend you to go in eve as during day, it will hot with sun on and lake is all black so intensify the heat further.
I visited the La Brea pitch lake on a rather damp and rainy day. The guide we chose was very helpful. He was able to give us some historical insight into the attraction. He also took us to some pools which he said contained sulphur thus giving them a verdant hue. On his prompting we took a dip in the pools which he informed us were therapeutic. The water was warm and relaxing to such an extent that we did not want to get out. It was a very enjoyable experience.
I got nabbed by an unofficial guide as I was walking into the area. I really didn't mind as he gave us an amazing tour. It's an interesting spot and was pretty cool to see the different areas of the lake. It doesn't take long to see the area and is really easy to get to using the maxi taxi.
This is the third time I visited the pitch lake. On previous trips I have gone with the unofficial guides, however this time I pulled into the tourist centre and went with an official guide. He was quite knowledgeable about the tourist centre had clean toilets and a shaded picnic area.
very knowledgeable guides. The whole visit was informative as well as enjoyable. Our guide even carried umbrellas as rain threatened. My guests loved being able to manipulate the tar and also take a dip in the sulphur pool.
this is a sight I would invite anyone to see and the lilies that grow here in the little pockets of water. It gives a fragrance to the pitch smell all around. This is a must see in Trinidad and also taking a dip in the hot pool
The Trinidadians call this the 8th Wonder of the World. The pitch from the lake lines the streets around Buckingham Palace. Wear flip flops and bring an umbrella in case of occasional heavy rains. Our guide Garvin was great.
You need to take flip flops or crocs to walk on the lakeQuite interesting but if you are going in the rainy season make sure you take your own wet weather gear - our guide took extra umbrellas and we had enough each - but then extra people joined the group once we had left and when it rained they got the umbrellas and I was left with nothing and boy when it rained it rained - this was in the morning and I did not dry out all dayIt's a long drive - over 2 hrs from port of Spain so if you are short on days there are better things to visit
This truly remarkable Wonder of the world holds up to its name.Not only is this natural resource a phenonema but its usefulness to mankind.Spending time with family and exploring this vast lake is a worthwhile experience.The elements that is composed in the pitch helps heals wounds and cuts.
Giant tar pit being mined for asphalt production. Same geologic process as the one in Los Angeles, just much bigger. The tour guide told how the first asphalt roads in England and the USA used the bitumen from here. It was fascinating to walk around and on top of the soft surface. Watch where you step or you will ruin your shoes!