THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD

 

THE 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD

 

The Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia)

The highest salt flat in the world, located at 3,653 meters above sea level in Bolivia. It is also the largest salt flat, covering an area of 12,106 km². It lies on the Andean Altiplano in the far southwest of Bolivia.
In addition to its somewhat desolate and very cold environment, local legend says it has no bottom—no diver has ever touched its true depth.

 

The Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon is one of the largest rainforests on the planet. Spanning nine countries and covering approximately 40% of the continent, it is the world’s largest green space, with over 7 million square kilometers.
Beyond its stunning flora and fauna, the Amazon is often called the “lungs of the Earth” for its vast vegetation and critical role in global oxygen production.

 

Caño Cristales (Colombia)

Estimated to be the oldest river in the world at around 1.2 billion years old.
Known as the “River of Five Colors” for its bright yellows, blues, greens, and reds.
It is one of the most fascinating natural wonders in Colombia and all of South America.

 

Galápagos Islands (Ecuador)

The Galápagos Islands are known for their unique species like giant tortoises, which helped inspire Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. The archipelago includes 7 main islands, 14 smaller ones, and 64 islets—many with volcanic activity. Unlike tropical islands, the Galápagos have harsh, volcanic landscapes and are the second most volcanically active archipelago after Hawaii.

 

Machu Picchu (Peru)

Machu Picchu is a stunning and mysterious Inca site in the Andes. Hidden for centuries, it fascinates historians because it wasn’t mentioned in Spanish records. Reaching it is part of the adventure—most visitors travel from Cusco by train to Aguas Calientes and then take a bus to the ruins.

 

Moai of Easter Island (Chile)
Easter Island is renowned for its moai—statues with human features carved from volcanic rock by the Rapa Nui civilization between 1250 and 1500 AD. Around 900 of these statues have been found throughout the island. Their exact purpose remains uncertain, but they are believed to represent ancestors and serve a protective role. The island, located in the South Pacific about 4,000 km from South America and Tahiti, has 288 moai placed on stone platforms, creating a striking and mysterious landscape.

Tikal (Guatemala)

The Mayan temples of Tikal are located, extraordinarily restored, in a corner of the Peten jungle in northern Guatemala. They are striking both for their size and their architectural skill. With their towering temples at almost impossible angles and their imposing plazas, the complex represents the cultural and artistic power achieved by the Mayan civilization, which occupied the city for 1600 years.

 

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