La Brea Pitch Lake

Local nameLa Brea Pitch Lake
LocationSiparia, Trinidad and Tobago

The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world, estimated to contain 10 million tons. It is located in La Brea in southwest Trinidad, within the Siparia Regional Corporation. The lake covers about 100 acres and is reported to be 250 feet deep.Pitch Lake is a popular tourist attraction, including a small museum, from where official tour guides can escort people across the lake. The lake is mined for asphalt by Lake Asphalt of Trinidad and Tobago.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Lake

Address Trinidad & Tobago

Coordinates 10°14'4.516" N -61°37'37.899" E

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