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Gran Cenote, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Swimming holes!

Collected by: Davina Baum
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Gran Cenote, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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A swim in Gran Cenote

Crystal clear, cool water in the stunning setting of a large, open cenote near Tulum, Mexico. Don't let the touristy nature of the attraction deter you from this incredibly unique experience.

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Boiling River, Gardiner, Montana

Swimming Hole at the Boiling River

Three miles into Yellowstone from the North Entrance and before you reach Mammoth Hot Spring is a small parking lot on your left. Park and walk down the trail (400m). At the confluence of the Gardiner and Boiling River is a fun swimming hole....

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Kouangxi Water Fall, Louangphabang, Laos
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Beautiful limestone pools

A great way to cool off on the blistering tropical days in Laos. Luang Prabang is the cultural capital of Laos and is quiet and lovely.

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Poon Hill, Ghode Pani, Nepal
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Himalayan Swimming Holes: AKA Icy Waterfalls

On the second day of our trek to Poon Hill in the Annapurna Sanctuary, my friend Brill and I stumbled upon this absolutely gorgeous waterfall pulsing through a deep, green canyon.

It was the early morning--about 7:30 when we first got to the river...

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Purdon Road South Yuba River, Nevada City, California
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Wonderful place to relax on a warm summer day

I just spent the weekend following the 4th of July up near Nevada City. It got over 90 degrees during the day, so we headed to the river. Although lots of people had similar ideas, I was with a local who directed us to this spot and we had it to...

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Ananuri Fortress Complex, Ananuri, Georgia
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Explore the Other Georgia

I took a day trip from the Georgian capital of Tbilisi and headed an hour north to the Ananuri fortress. The ancient 17th century complex is perched on a hill overlooking the sparkling turquoise-colored Aragvi River and Zhinvali Reservoir. It...

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Laguna de Montebello, Chiapas, Mexico
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A dozen lakes, a dozen colores

On the border of the state of Chiapas (Mexico) and Guatemala, there is a national park, Lagunas de Montebello. It contains numerous lakes and cenotes, mostly spring fed from waters deep in the mineral depths of the earth. Each body of water is...

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Petriolo Spa Resort, Civitella Paganico, Italy
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Medicinal Soak

Relax in the warm of volcanic water emerged from deep underground, these area of natural spas was known as far back to the Roman who came here for their yearly health retreat

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Hummingbird Hwy, Stann Creek, Belize
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The Other Blue Hole

If you rent a car in Belize, make sure to cruise the Hummingbird Highway from Dangriga to Belmopan. Take your time and check out all the amazing locations, such as Marie Sharp's Hot Sauce Factory, St Herman's Cave, Five Blues N.P. and the Blue...

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