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Las Grietas

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Parim aeg külastamiseks

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.

Eelarvenõuanded

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.

Soovitatav

Snorkeling enthusiasts, Nature photographers, Budget adventurers, Families with children who are already good at swimming

Planeeri oma külastusaeg

2-3 hours

Teave

Kiired faktid: Selle vesi ühendab korallkivide mageveeallikad ja maa-aluste pragude kaudu imbunud merevee, luues kaks erineva soolsusega kihti. Peaaegu 12 meetri sügavuse lõhe põhjas tungib päikesevalgus umbes 10 meetri sügavusele, paljastades järsud vulkaanilised kaljud ülalt allapoole.

Esiletõstmised: Umbes 10 meetri laiune lõhe lõhestab kaheksa meetri kõrget laavakaljut ja vesi on nii selge, et pinnalt põhjani on näha kahte erinevat värvi. Põhjakülje karipraost läbi imbuv tugev hoovus tundub nagu mere hingus ning kogenud ujujad saavad pimedas käigus liikuda sadade meetrite kaugusele avamere suunas.

Sisekujunduse nõuanded

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.