A nature provides us with stunning scenery full of life, being the ideal place to disconnect from the day-to-day rush, recharge our energies and live with less stress. Therefore, now is the time to discover the seven wonders of nature in the world.
From 2007 to 2011, the New Open World Corporation, in Zurich (Germany), carried out a global campaign that had 500 million votes and selected seven locations with the title of “Natural Wonder of the World” — two of them in the Brazil.
All this mobilization came with the intention of alerting all of us about the importance of preserving the environment. Its creator, Bernard Weber, believes that we need to learn to appreciate something in order to save it.
So, continue reading this article and check out which are these unique places!
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
With rocks and caves that were carved by the action of time, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has emerald green waters spread over 120 km of extension.
Jeju Island, South Korea
Known as the “Island of the Gods” and formed by volcanic eruptions, it is the main tourist destination in the country. There are several caves, waterfalls and lakes in an area of almost 2 thousand km².
Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Formed by the islands of Komodo, Rinca and Padar (and other smaller ones), this park was founded in 1980. Its name reflects its purpose: the preservation of the largest lizard in the world, the Komodo dragon, as well as some marine species.
Puerto Princesa Underground River, Philippines
With 8.2 km of navigable water (the largest underground river in the world), it passes through a cave and has a crystalline lagoon at its entrance. Its relief is of limestone mountains, which are covered by a very rich flora and fauna.
Table Mountain, South Africa
Table Mountain is a plateau 3 km long, from where you can see Cape Town and its surroundings — you can get there by cable car. In the National Park, there are several ecotourism activities to explore the place.
Amazon Rainforest and Amazon River, South America
In addition to Brazil, the largest tropical forest on the planet (called by many the “lung of the world”) crosses over 8 countries — there are more than 5.5 million km² of forest. The Amazon River is one of the longest in the world (has the largest volume of water) and has more than a thousand tributaries. Both form a marvel of great biodiversity.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
This is one of the most desired destinations among Brazilians, isn't it? And it's no wonder, since there are 275 waterfalls: the most famous of them is the Devil's Throat, 82 m high and which marks the border with Argentina.
You can visit the Iguaçu National Park and hike along its trails to admire the wealth of local fauna and flora. The best places to visit are on the Brazilian side, in Foz do Iguacu, but the Argentine side (Puerto Iguazú) is also worth a visit.
If you are looking for adventure, in Foz do Iguaçu there are options such as Rafting, Macuco Safari and the Poço Preto Trail.
Remember that every trip requires preparation, ranging from planning the trip to choosing the ideal hotel. You need to have accommodation that offers you all the necessary comfort so that you can enjoy your trip in peace!
So, now that you already know the seven wonders of nature in the world, take the opportunity to know the benefits of doing nature tourism and get ready to have unforgettable moments!
