Have you ever wanted to visit a place that will take your breath away? A place where you can experience extreme sports? A place that is a mystery of nature? Yes? Then let's talk about Jacob's Well.
Jacob's Well is considered a local landmark in the American state of Texas. Thousands of tourists and millions of divers come to see and swim in it. And this is not surprising. The impeccably clear water in it is simply mesmerizing in its beauty, and its depths are enchanting in their mystery. If you look into it on a windless day, you may get the impression that there is no water in this well at all. Swimming, jumping and diving in Jacob's Well is quite safe. But only the bravest and most well-trained divers will be able to dive inside the well and see its amazing beauty.
Facts about Jacob's Well
What could be so fascinating about water? Jacob's Well is almost 10 meters deep and 3,8 meters wide. In addition to its incredible depth, it has many branches that no one has yet been able to fully explore. Only 40 meters of Jacob's Well have been explored. What this mystery of nature holds within itself, no one knows!
The well has only 4 caves that are known to people:
- The first cave is located at a depth of 16 meters. Light penetrates well into it, so you can see sea creatures and algae.
- The second cave is covered with loose gravel and begins at a depth of 24 meters. Divers who try to swim through it to the third cave should try not to touch the dangerous gravel.
- The third one is more difficult. It is very hard to get through it further, as it is narrow.
- Few people have seen the fourth cave. But it is known that there is limestone at its bottom, and if it is stirred up, it will be almost impossible to find the way back out of the cave.
Legends of Jacob's Well
Like any mysterious phenomenon, the Well has its own myth. It says that whoever can jump into the Well just once, get out, get dressed, leave and never return here again, then this person will be lucky all his life.
But as practice shows, it is absolutely impossible to do this. The sensations you get from jumping into the abyss do not allow you to leave this place immediately after the first jump. It is very difficult to pass the test of desire.
When is the best time to go to Jacob's Well
If you really want to experience all the delights of staying in Texas and enjoy its natural phenomenon, then you need to plan your trip for the summer. At this time of year, the water in the Well will be a pleasant temperature and will allow you to enjoy swimming in it. Do not forget that in this Well the water from the springs is not only crystal clear, but also quite cool. Despite the fact that the climate in Texas is quite mild, in winter the temperature in these places does not rise above 12 ° C.
How to get to the Well
Austin-Bergstrom Airport is just 10 km from Austin. It is best to stay and book a hotel room in Wimberley. Here you can easily check into your room without any hassle or prior booking. From there you can get to Jacob's Well by taxi, the trip will take only 5-8 minutes. If you do not want to use a taxi, you can always rent a car and send it to the Well yourself. If you are a fan of excursions, then every Saturday at 10 am in Wimberley there are free excursions to Jacob's Well.
