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27 Surreal Places To Visit Before You Die
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The rainbow formation is the result
of red sandstone and mineral deposits being laid down for over 24
million years, according to the Telegraph.
At the edge of Ecuador sits a rickety
tree house (casa del árbol) overlooking an active volcano in the near
distance. With it comes a swing with no harnesses, inviting only the
bravest of risk-takers to experience a killer view.
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The Great Blue Hole is a submarine
sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It’s one of the top scuba diving sites
in the world and the water is 407 feet deep.
Many people often mistake Keukenhof,
also known as the Garden of Europe, as the designated space of the tulip
fields. However, these majestic fields are located just outside the
garden and are mostly privately owned.
5. The Hang Son Doong cave in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam
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Son Doong is the world’s largest
cave, created 2–5 million years ago. A half-mile block of 40-story
buildings could fit inside it!
The park is in full bloom during spring and tourists often visit to see 4.5 million “baby blue-eyes” flowers blossom.
The cave lies beneath the Mendenhall Glacier and it melts as you walk through it.
The tabletop mountains are considered
some of the oldest geological formations on Earth, dating back to
roughly 2 billion years ago. The mountain also serves as a triple border
for Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
The area has become a popular tourist area and a favorite spot for hot air ballooning.
10. Sea of Stars on Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives
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What may appear as a mirror image of
the stars above, the bioluminescence in the water is actually due to
marine microbes called phytoplankton. The effect it has on the shore is
absolutely breathtaking.
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This 355-foot waterfall lies at the
border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is the widest waterfall in Africa.
There’s also a famous feature on the Zambian side called the Devil’s
Pool, which allows adventurous tourists to hang out at the edge of the
falls.
Trolltunga is a piece of rock that
hangs out of the mountain about 2,000 feet up in the air. The Troll’s
Tongue (translation in English) is available to hikers from mid-June to
about mid-September.
This beach is known for its beautiful
white sands, which are believed to have been brought to the beach from
sea currents over millions of years. The sand is very fine and does not
retain heat, making it comfortable for a barefoot walk along the shore.
It can also damage electronics, so keep your cell phones and cameras in a
safe place!
This magnificent beauty is 277 miles long and 18 miles wide, and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
15. Marble Caves at General Carrera Lake in Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
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The Marble Caves, known as Marble
Chapel and Marble Cathedral, are located at the center of the lake and
were formed by waves over the past 6,000 years.
This railway engulfed in a tunnel of
leaves is a Pinterest favorite and a Ukrainian hot spot for lovers.
Although it’s undoubtedly romantic, there is an active train that
travels through the tunnel three times a day to deliver wood to a
factory. Just beware of the train before snapping engagement photos!
17. Salar De Uyuni in the Potosí and Oruro departments of southwest Bolivia
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This is the world’s largest salt flat. It also becomes a giant mirror of the sky during the rainy season.
Located at Chapada Diamantina National Park, this well’s water is 120 feet deep and is clear enough to see the rocks.
Located near Page, Ariz., this
brilliant slot canyon is split into two different sections, commonly
referred to as “The Crack” and “The Corkscrew.”
Although it may seem like this block
structure is man-made, it was actually formed by hexagonally jointed
basalt columns within a Paleocene lava flow.
21. To Sua Ocean Trench in the Lotofaga village on the south coast of Upolu, Samoa
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To Sua is a giant hole in Lotofaga that was converted into a swimming pool with water flowing through a lava-tube tunnel.
Often referred to as the “Bamboo Forest,” this tree-lined path is popular for walks and bicycle rides on a nice day.
This specific spot in the Waitomo
Caves is known as the Glowworm Grotto, a place where glowworms create a
starry effect on the ceilings. This species is exclusively found in New
Zealand and is around the size of a mosquito.
Stairway to Heaven is a steep hiking
trail that is technically closed to the public, but many people continue
to climb despite “No Trespassing” signs.
This large chain of volcanoes sits on
the Kamchatka Peninsula, with 19 of them still active. The highest
volcano is Klyuchevskaya Sopka, standing at almost 16,000 feet high.
26. Cenotes of Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico
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These sinkholes in Mexico were formed during the ice age and were held sacred by the Mayans.
The westernmost lake is called the
Lake of Old People and is usually blue, and the other two are called the
Lake of Young Men and Maidens and Bewitched or Enchanted Lake, which
are typically green and red, respectively. The colors vary on a periodic
basis and have become a popular tourist destination.
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