People spend big sums of money to stay at hotels with epic swimming pools or to build their own at home.
But too many travelers forget that there are stunning places to swim that aren’t man-made at all. And no, we’re not just talking about oceans and lakes.
Below, we’ve rounded up 17 natural swimming holes ― from hot springs to waterfalls. While this list is by no means comprehensive, we hope it will inspire some future travels and spark a desire to connect more with nature.
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Seixal Natural Pools
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Grotta della Poesia
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Havasu Falls
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Laguna Dudú
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Chena Hot Springs
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To Sua Ocean Trench
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Giola Lagoon
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Umpqua Hot Springs
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The Fairy Pools
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Travertine Hot Springs
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Cenote Ik Kil
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Manby Hot Springs
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Cascate del Mulino
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Banjar Hot Springs
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Sliding Rock
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Cummins Falls
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Piscinas Naturales Los Abrigos
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