Cenotes of Yucatán ( México )
Cenote is a term that is only used in Mexico and that comes from the Mayan word "dzonot", which means "abyss"; they are wells of fresh water wells created by the erosion of the limestone, soft and porous, but for the Mayan world they were sources of life that provided the vital liquid, besides being an entrance to the wonders of the other world and the center of communion with the gods.
Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
Bora Bora is an atoll in the Society Islands, part of French Polynesia, located at ...
northwest of Tahiti, about 260 km northwest of Papeete. It has an area of 29.3 km² and is formed by an extinct volcano surrounded by a lagoon separated from the sea by a reef.
The island is surrounded by motus, which are small elongated islets that usually have a certain width and vegetation. One of the most beautiful and photographed motus of Polynesia is the Motu Tapu, especially those that took before a hurricane took part of the tongues of sand that had at its ends.
Iguazu Falls (Argentina, Brazil)
To enjoy as close as possible to the Iguazu Falls, prefer (maybe) the part ...
Argentina to the Brazilian.
Water in magnificent waterfalls formed by a fracture of the Iguazú River, verticality and foam, rumble and beauty in the heart of an exuberant nature. Inescapable.
Banff National Park (Canada)
The park includes impressive mountains, deep valleys crossed by rivers and tourist ...
locations of Banff and Lake Louise. It is located southeast of the parks of the mountain range.
In the 1880s, the construction of the intercontinental railroad and the discovery of hot springs in Sulfur Mountain made Banff one of the main national tourist destinations. Today, Banff delights tourists from all corners of the world.
Great blue hole (Belize)
The Great Blue Hole is a large sink or "blue hole" off the coast of Belize. It's found...
near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll located 100 kilometers from the mainland coast and Belize City. The hole is circular, and has more than 300 meters wide and 123 meters deep.
It was formed as a system of limestone caves during the last glacial period, when sea levels were much lower. As the sea began to rise again, the caves were flooded, and the roof collapsed.
Amazonia (Peru, Colombia, Brazil)
The Amazon River is an extensive and plentiful waterway located in South America. Walk the ...
continent from west to east, from the peaks of the Andes mountain range in Peru to the Atlantic coast of Brazil.
It has a length of 6800 km, making it the longest and mightiest river in the world. The Amazon basin is also the largest watershed on the planet, which sustains the Amazon rainforest.
Perito Moreno Glacier (Argentina)
An authentic white curtain emerges 60 m above the waters of the lake into which it drops ...
from time to time and with a deafening clatter, blue blocks of ice. The spectacle of the Perito Moreno glacier does not cease to fascinate: admire it from the runways prepared for the purpose or get close by boat.
Niagara Falls (Canada, United States)
Towards the middle of its course from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, the Niagara River rushes ...
suddenly, by an immense cliff, creating one of the great natural wonders of the world.
Niagara Falls marks the border of Canada.
The American falls on the US side are 300m / 1,000 feet wide and more than 50m / 160 feet high. Although many waterfalls in the world are higher, the spectacular flow of water and its relatively accessible location have attracted visitors for centuries.
Sherwood Forest (England)
Sherwood Forest is a forest known worldwide, which is close to the town of ...
Edwinstowe, in Nottinghamshire, England, and historically associated with the legend of Robin Hood.
The 423 hectares of forest today are the remains of the great royal hunting zone, which stretched into neighboring counties. In 1969, the Nottinghamshire County Council opened its doors to a public park that manages the forest. In 2002, Sherwood Forest was designated as a national nature reserve.
Picture Rocks (United States)
Picture Rocks is a place designated by the census located in the county of Pima in the state ...
American from Arizona. In the 2010 Census it had a population of 9,563 inhabitants and a population density of 52.09 people per km.