11 of the World's most Beautiful Natural Pools

By The Culture-ist

• Blue Lagoon, Iceland

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  Located in a lava field in Grindavik, Iceland, Blue Lagoon has 6 million liters of warm water, perfect for cold winter months. The pool is also rich in minerals that are said to be good for your skin.

• Ik Kil Cenote, Mexico

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  A cenote is a natural pit created by a collapse in limestone bedrock, exposing groundwater beneath. The Ik Kil Cenote is exceptionally round with spectacular clear blue waters 85 ft from the surface. 

• Havasu Falls, USA

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  Located south of the Grand Canyon National Park, the Havasu falls are only accessible by helicopter or a 10-mile hike. The water is rich in calcium, giving it a blue-green hue.

• To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

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  To Sua translates to "big hole", but the To Sua Ocean Trench is more than just a hole. A ladder takes you down to the picturesque, crystal clear waters for a perfect way to cool off in the jungle.

• Kuang Si Falls, Laos

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  Kuang Si Falls is a 3-tier waterfall that feeds into small pools on each level. If you're looking for a full-day activity, visit the falls & enjoy lunch on one of the picnic tables along the falls.

• The Devil's Pool, Zambia

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  The Devil's Pool is not for the faint of heart. The pool appears during the dry season & is located atop Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfall, where visitors can lean right over the falls.

• Giola, Greece

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  While this pool looks like it's been carved right into the rocks, it's a completely natural lagoon, replete with crystal clear aquamarine waters. If you're in Athens, be sure to make a trip out.

• Sliding Rock, USA

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  Sliding Rock is exactly what it sounds like: 60 ft. of smooth rock that feeds into a natural pool, making a natural waterslide. Stairs have recently been added, along with lifeguards in the summers.

• Las Grietas, Ecuador

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  Las Grietas is a canyon formed between two walls created by lava. The pool here is fed by both fresh and saltwater sources at temperatures between 18 & 20º, making it perfect to cool off after a hike.

• Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Turkey

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  Pamukkale translates to "cotton castle" and the description couldn't be more accurate. Mineral baths were formed over thousands of years from rich thermal springs, giving it it a pure, white color.

• Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas

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  1000 ft wide and 400 ft deep, the nearly perfect circular "blue hole" is a sight to be seen. The pool was formed when a cave was flooded after the ice age. It's also a favorite spot for divers.