Bassin Bleu (Jacmel)

Bassin Bleu (Haitian Creole: Basenblé ; English: Blue Basin) is a natural water site located west of the city of Jacmel, in the Sud-Est department of Haiti. It is a series of basins along the Petite Rivière de Jacmel.

Access

To access the site, you need to go in the direction of La Vallée-de-Jacmel, and then Bassin-Bleu. From the village of Bassin-Bleu, the road to the site is up.

Access is very difficult. It is a winding road in the mountains allowing access to the site. Getting into the best open part and for diving from several levels requires roping down a rock face and barefoot works best. Locals are usually right beside you for guidance and steadying.

Basins

The site consists of four basins:

Bassin Cheval, 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) deep
Bassin Yes, 4.6 metres (15.1 ft) deep
Bassin Palmiste, 17.4 metres (57.1 ft) deep
Bassin Clair, 22.8 metres (74.8 ft) deep

The latter is by far the most well-known with a cascade of 10 metres (32.8 ft) falling into a pool of turquoise water.

Coordinates: 18°14′03″N 72°35′17″W / 18.2342°N 72.5881°W / 18.2342; -72.5881

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