Beautiful natural attractions in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico, Hierve el Agua is a spectacular rock formation that, from a distance, resembles a "petrified" waterfall frozen to the side of the mountain.
But this unique site offers something more—
it features a collection of turquoise-colored, clifftop, swimming pools filled with fresh spring water, said to be laden with healing minerals. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip but also take in the stunning panoramic views of the valleys below.
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Location : Spanish region of Galicia,
A Firveda is home to a wonderful swimming hole, tucked in the foothills of the Serra do Cando mountains. Accessible by a steep rocky path that leads to a roaring waterfall, there are two natural pools in this jungle-like, mossy valley. Swimmers can even swim under the cascading waters of the waterfall if they are brave enough.
With a width of 5,604 feet and a height of 354 feet, Victoria Falls is considered the largest waterfall in the world. But that doesn't prevent hundreds of adventurers a year from swimming in the "Devil's Pool," a naturally formed pool of water on the edge of the waterfall in Livingstone Island on the Zambian side. Every year, during the dry season of September to December, the waterfall's flow of water is much lower than it is during full current. When the levels drop, a natural rock barrier comes close enough to the surface, allowing swimmers to frolic in relative safety up to a few inches away from the point where the water cascades over the falls, says the Daily Mai
Located in Cabrera, Dominican Republic, in a park that features a second (but smaller) swimming hole, Dudu Blue Lagoon is a freshwater pool that shimmers a sparkling shade of blue. Adventurous visitors can jump straight into the water from a rope swing. The site is also popular with divers, as it is also recognized as the only place where you can do cave diving from one natural lake to another natural lake, according to GoCabrera.com, so surprised swimmers sometimes encounter resurfacing divers.
