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Las Grietas
Mejor época para visitar
Come in the morning between 07.00 and 09.00, when the water is calmest and the light penetrates the gap perfectly. The dry season from June to December provides the most stable weather for swimming all day.
Consejos para el presupuesto
There is no entrance ticket for swimming at the site; the only expense is a water taxi across the harbor, around 1 dollar one way. Bring your own food and drinking water because there are no stalls along the trail.
Recomendado para
Snorkeling enthusiasts, Nature photographers, Budget adventurers, Families with children who are already good at swimming
Planifica tu visita
2-3 hours
Acerca de
Datos rápidos: El agua combina manantiales de agua dulce de las rocas de coral y agua de mar que se filtra por grietas subterráneas, creando dos capas de salinidad diferentes. En el fondo de la grieta de casi 12 metros de profundidad, la luz del sol penetra hasta una visibilidad de unos 10 metros, mostrando los escarpados acantilados volcánicos de arriba a abajo.
Destacados: La grieta de unos 10 metros de ancho divide el acantilado de lava de ocho metros de altura, y el agua es tan clara que se ven dos colores diferentes desde la superficie hasta el fondo. La fuerte corriente que se filtra por la abertura del arrecife en el lado norte se siente como el aliento del océano, y los nadadores experimentados pueden recorrer ese oscuro pasaje cientos de metros hacia el mar abierto.
Consejos de expertos
- Wear water shoes or beach sandals, because the rocks around the crevice are sharp and the iron stairs can be slippery.
- Rent snorkeling gear in town before leaving, around 5 dollars a day, because there is no rental at the site.
- Arrive before 8 in the morning to enjoy the calmest water before the tour groups arrive.
- Avoid diving into the canal at the northern end while the current is strong, just explore the main pool which is safer.
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