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ARUBA FEATURED IN THE
WORLD’S 12 BEST SPOTS
FOR WILD SWIMMING
Not all sinkholes are created equal. pool is surrounded by some of Aruba’s most rugged Ritzalee from Yonkers, New York said: “Simply amaz-
terrain, so visitors truly get the feeling of having “dis- ing! You have to see it to believe it. So calm & peaceful
WHILE many of our planet’s natural pits and crev- covered” something when their eyes focus on the site. with the mighty waves as a backdrop!”
Diving from the rock cliffs into the protected pool of
ices are dank and inhospitable, some contain inviting ocean water is the main reason why so many venture The other wild swimming spots featured in the list of
pools of crystal-clear water, are surrounded by spec- here off the beaten path. the 12 best spots are:
tacular scenery, and might even have a waterfall for Grotta della Poesia in Roca Vecchia, Italy
showering off afterwards. The Natural Pool is protected from the rough sea Ik Kil Cenote, Eco-Arqueological Park in Chichen
Whether you fancy a dip in a sinkhole, a cave or a cliff- by surrounding rocks and is located in the National Itza, Mexico
side cranny, TripAdvisor’s latest list of the world’s best Park Arikok. This unique formation of rocks creates a Las Grietas in Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
natural pools should have you covered. peaceful place. The place is excellent for swimming, Blue Lagoon in Grindavik, Iceland
snorkeling, diving from the rocks or just to relax. To Sua Ocean Trench in Samoa, South Pacific
Amongst these 12 best spots featured in the TripAdvi- Nanda Blue Hole in Vanatu, South Pacific
sor list is our beautiful island of Aruba’s Natural Pool. Foxypants from Denver, Colorado says on TripAdvisor: Fairy Pools in Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Natural pool is situated in the town of Noord on Gunlom Plunge Pool in Northern Territory, Australia
the small island country of Aruba and offers a front “The photos on TripAdvisor Parc National de Isalo in Isalo, Madagascar
row seat to enjoy the southern Caribbean Sea. don’t do the place justice.” Sliding Rock in North Carolina, United States
The Natural Pool or “conchi” called “Cura di Tor- Erawan Falls in Erawan National Park, Thailand
tuga” is a secret, hidden pool on the windward “We thought it would be a tourist trap but it wasn’t at
coast surrounded by rocks and is a perfect get- all! One of the most beautiful things we have seen in all
away for a moment of total relaxation. of North, Central and South America.” says Rebecca
The location of the
G from Augusta,
Georgia.
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