SAMOA

TO SUA OCEAN TRENCH

LOTOFAGA, UPOLU ISLAND, SAMOA

Located in the village of Lotofaga ( population; 1,089) on the south coast of Upolu island in Samoa, is the To Sua Ocean Trench. An all-natural swimming hole with a large ladder and small dock, visitors can pay a fee ( $ 15 for adults, $6 for children 7-15, free for kids under 7 ) to access the 30 meter ( 98 ft) deep hole.

The island of Opolu was formed by a massive basaltic shield volcano. With an area of 1,125 km square kilometers (434 sq mi) and a population of 135,000, it is the second largest in geographic area and the most populated of the Samoan Island. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962. To Sua Ocean Trench is open all wekk from 7am to 6 pm.

To Sua actually means a " Gigantic Swimming Hole". It is believed that lave field blow holes making these tide pools and walking paths along the shore and near the ocean's edge. It is about 30 metes down from the ground level, one must climb down a long ladder to the natural pool.

ACTIVITIES AT TO SUA OCEAN TRENCH

Swimming in the natural pool.