The Natural Pool of Arikok National Park

Reaching the Natural Pool is an invigorating journey in itself, as there is just one road (partially paved, partially gravel) that leads to it. For this particular route, you’ll need to rent a jeep or 4x4. Drive time is a little less than an hour. If you’d prefer to travel by foot, there are a few trails to choose from. We recommend that you undertake the roughly 3.5-mile hike early in the day in order to avoid the heat. The hike is not easy, but it’s not treacherous either—just a good workout to start the day. When you finally set eyes on the emerald sheen of the Natural Pool, you’ll feel like an Old World explorer entering into an uncharted Elysium.