Incredible Places on Earth: 10 Hidden Wonders

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These are some of the most incredible places on Earth, with unique landscapes that seem to be taken from another planet but are actually on ours and you can visit them.

Here we tell you where they are:

1. The Eye of the Earth, Croatia

This spring, known as “The Eye of the Earth”, is one of the sources of the Cetina River. Its real name is the Glavas Spring and has been protected for its natural value. Although its exact depth is unknown, divers have descended more than 100 meters without reaching the bottom.

2. Lake Hillier, Australia

Lake Hillier, on Middle Island, Australia, has a striking pink color due to halophilic microorganisms inside. This saltwater lake is real and astonishing.

Lake Hillier, on Middle Island, Australia

3. Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan

Known as “The Door to Hell,” this 70-meter-wide and 30-meter-deep crater has been burning for decades due to methane. It has become one of the main tourist attractions in Turkmenistan.

4. Socotra Island, Yemen

This island, belonging to Yemen, is one of the unique and incredible places on planet Earth with singular species like the dragon’s blood tree, known for its red sap.

5. Death Valley, California

With extreme temperatures reaching records of 56.7 ºC, this arid valley in California attracts adventurous travelers every year.

Death Valley, California, United States

6. Silfra Fissure, Iceland

In Iceland, it is possible to dive between the tectonic walls that separate Europe and America in the Silfra fissure, within Thingvellir National Park.

7. The Wave, Arizona

This immense stone wave in Arizona is one of the most sought-after places by image hunters and lovers of unique landscapes. A permit is required to visit it, obtained through a lottery.

8. The Blue Hole, Belize

This enormous marine sinkhole 300 meters wide in Belize is a desired destination for divers and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The Blue Hole, Belize

9. Zhangjiajie Forest Park, China

With over 3,000 sharp pillars reaching towards the sky, this stone forest in China is part of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and is a part of Wulingyuan, World Heritage Site.

10. Lake Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands

This archipelago consisting of 18 islands belongs to Denmark. Its fjords, cliffs, mountains, and lakes offer unique landscapes, such as Lake Sørvágsvatn located above sea level.

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