Blue holes, physically, are hazardous due to their structure and depth. Their surrounding walls cause bad water circulation, meaning the water is generally depleted of oxygen. Their depth needs specialized training. Nitrogen narcosis will be common.
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Swimming access at Blue Hole is contingent on precipitation and groundwater flow. If bacteria and/or visibility conditions become unsafe, swimming will be suspended. We will monitor those conditions daily and update information on our website and social media pages.
They are a perfect age to enjoy the falls. I saw many younger children there and different age groups of people. Our family used Liberty Tours Jamaica, and were very satisfied with the service they provided to us. Their drivers are very knowledgeable and patient.
The main big swimming hole when you first enter the park is absolutely deep enough to swim in. Divers have reportedly measured some spots as deep as 20 feet. But it's so freezing cold, between 50-60 degrees in the midst of summer, that you won't want to stay shoulder-deep for long.
The hole is perfectly circular in shape, over 300 meters (1000 ft) across, 3140 feet circumference and 125 meters (410 ft) deep. It was formed as a limestone cave system during the last glacial period when the sea level was 400 to 500 feet below present time and was dry land.
The crystal-clear waters of Blue Hole stay an ideal 75 degrees all year round and are shaded by towering cypress trees. Manicured waterside lawns are the perfect place to spread out a blanket and crack open your cooler.
The Santa RosaBlue Hole in New Mexico is one of the region's most popular tourist attractions, but the cave system at the bottom of the hole has been sealed off since 1976 following the deaths of two divers.
In 1932, it served as a fish hatchery; however, since the 1970s it has become a recreation site named Blue Hole Dive and Conference Center. The water in the hole completely renews itself in six hours—that's why the water is so cold and fresh. The flow speed is 11 m³ per minute (3,000 gallons per minute).
Scientists believe the cave formed during the last Ice Age, which ended about 14,000 years ago. The cave flooded and collapsed as the Ice Age ended and sea levels began to rise, leaving behind the Blue Hole we see today. Researchers also predict it won't be around forever.