Pitch Lake, Tar pit in La Brea, Trinidad and Tobago
The natural asphalt deposit extends across 100 acres, reaching depths of 70 meters beneath the surface of Trinidad's southwestern region.
Indigenous populations of Trinidad utilized the tar from this lake for waterproofing boats and structures before European documentation in the 16th century.
The extraction of asphalt from this natural formation provides employment opportunities and shapes the identity of surrounding communities in La Brea.
Visitors require guided tours to explore the site safely, as certain areas present risks of sinking into the pitch surface.
Natural gas bubbles emerge through surface fissures, creating a dynamic environment where new asphalt continuously forms from underground oil deposits.
Location: Siparia Regional Corporation
Address: Southern Main Rd, Brighton, Trinidad and Tobago Brighton
Phone: +18686487556
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Lake
GPS coordinates: 10.23250,-61.62806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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Not beautiful, but worth seeing with a guide!!! The streets of London were built with this asphalt.
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