Making a list of amazing or beautiful landscapes is like trying to put barriers to the sea, because there are so many and so varied that it’s almost impossible to dream, I had to stop at 25, a random number that doesn’t meet the millions of amazing places we still keep on our land, but I hope they’re to your liking, that you reopen your wish list , places I intend to go one day to photograph and add some of the ones you’ll show you below.
(PD: Although they are numbered, it is not a ranking, but did I have to sort them one way or another?)
- This national park has been a biosphere reserve by UNESCO since 1978.
- Located in chile’s Magellan and Antarctica region.
- Consisting of numerous lakes.
- Rivers and waterfalls.
- Framed by the immense beauty of the giant granitics at more than 2.
- 400 m.
- Modeled over the years by the strength of the glaciers.
- It is recommended to visit it at any time of the year (taking into account that the rainy months go from March to April).
- Although it is from September to November (in spring) when the flora and fauna are more varied.
The archipelago of Los Roques is composed of about 50 islands and around 290 cays and coasts of great diversity and beauty, with its turquoise waters and white sand, contains one of the most diverse and best preserved coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea. of more than 220,000 hectares, which makes it the largest marine park in the entire Caribbean. Beyond the beauty of its beaches, it is in the water that you will find the richness of its biodiversity: More than 280 species of fish, 200 species of crustaceans, 140 species of molluscs, 61 species of corals. . . In addition to sponges, sea urchins, starfish, dolphins, whales, turtles, rays and 92 species of birds.
How about underwater photography for the occasion? ?
If you like long walks surrounded by a unique environment both landscaped and cultural, add?To your wish list. The Inca Way offers different itineraries of several days (from 2 to 5) to reach the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1983, these itineraries include valleys, mountain landscapes, Andean agricultural villages, jungle, forests, mist, stone stairs?Until you reach the incredible work of architecture and engineering that is El Machu Picchu (old mountain in Quechua). June, July and August are the best months to visit, although of course they are also the most visited by tourists. it’s the rainy season and the road is closed. The best months to avoid crowds are from March to May or from September to November.
Located in the province of Santa Cruz in Patagonia, and declared “World Heritage”. Since 1981, Glacier National Park has stood out for its vast expanses of ice, covering 2,600 km2. Perhaps the most famous glacier is the Perito Moreno Glacier, which has an area of 250 km2 and 30 km in length.
In addition to mountains and glaciers, it has beautiful sub-Antarctic forests populated by colorful flowers, as well as a wide variety of animal fauna: southern parrots, condors, black-necked swans, romules, grey foxes, maras, pumas or guanacos.
It is the largest wetland in the world and is mainly located in Brazil (80%) in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, with a total area of about 175,000 km2 and one of the richest ecosystems in the world in biodiversity of flora and fauna. The rainy season comprises the months of October to March, during which the pantanal receives 80% of the total annual water, after the rainy season, the waters of the pantanal begin to descend (May to July) and the surprising phenomenon It occurs the so-called ”Lufada”, in which the millions of fish that inhabited the pantanal try to return to the rivers of the canal as the water level drops. This fact attracts countless predators such as otters, alligators and hundreds of bird species. A spectacle of nature in a unique landscape environment.
This group of islands is located about 972 km off the coast of Ecuador and is the second largest archipelago with the greatest volcanic activity on the planet. The Galapagos Archipelago has 13 large islands, 6 medium islands and about 215 islets, and make up the majority diverse and complex archipelago in the world under virtually intact changing conditions, as they evolve without predators or humans, do not show the fear of our presence or that of other animals, so they approach and obtain unique photographs of the endemic species (unique) that populate the Galapagos , is available to all who can approach the land that inspired Darwin.
Salar de Uyuni is located in the department of Potoso and, with an area of 12,000 km2, is the largest continuous salt desert in the world. Large colorful lagoons ranging from white to red or green, rocks with incredible shapes, islands of huge cacti (up to 10 meters!), active volcanoes, shepherd villages, salt mirrors, geysers, flamingos and camelides, all at significant heights of more than 4,500 meters of altitude Dreamy landscapes to take dream photos?
A new example of the wonders of nature. Can you imagine a river with the colors of the rainbow in its waters? Well, don’t you have to imagine it because it exists? It is located in the Sierra de la Macarena, and owes the color of its waters (red, yellow, green, black, blue?) Freshwater algae that live at the bottom.
Located in the state of Chihuahua, the Copper Canyon (Sierra Tarahumara) is an impressive six-gun system, some of which exceed 1,800 m. High, under which powerful rivers and waterfalls meander, which can be seen by helicopter, on foot or by train. To get an idea of its immensity, it has been compared to the Arizona Grand Canyon, which it surpasses in extension and depth.
If you like the big plains (Does Serengeti mean? Endless plain?In Maasai), the almost impossible red sunsets half hidden by a solitary acacia that breaks the eternal horizontal plane, and all framed by the surprising animal beauty of elephants, lions, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, hippos, gazelles, giraffes, jackals, flamingos and much more, add it to your wish list because the Serengeti is everything else.
Located on the northern island of New Zealand, at the headquarters of the Rotorua district and above the Pacific Ring of Fire, it is dominated by stunning volcanic landscapes of geysers, hot mud basins, hot springs, lakes, vapors or lush forests. photogenic spectacle?
It is the oldest national park in the United States, and is located mainly in the state of Wyoming, with an area of nearly 9000 km2, including lakes, canyons, rivers, waterfalls, geysers (Old Faithful Geyser), mountain ranges and volcanoes (yellowstone caldera is the largest volcano on the continent). It is the largest ecosystem in North America and is home to hundreds of species of mammals and birds, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elces.
This national park, located in the Lika region, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979, consists of about 22,000 hectares of forest, of which alternate 16 lakes of different heights and shades (grey to turquoise) connected by 92 waterfalls. waterfalls. All surrounded by karst stones, dolomite barriers, travertine and a lush and varied vegetation composed of 75% beech, fir and some pine trees. The park can be visited via wooden trails and bridges, or by boat to the larger lakes. It has a great plant variety for its different microclimates, as well as a wide variety of animals, more than 126 species of birds, European grizzly bears, wolves, eagles, lynxes, lynxes, grouse, etc. have been counted.
If you like flowers with intense colors with endless lines of contrasting colors, you can not miss the spectacle offered by Holland every year, flowering begins in mid-March and ends at the end of May, although it is the ideal time to see all the fields in bloom. is usually in mid-April. The areas best known for their tulip cultivation are Kop van Noord-Holland and Bollenstreek (where the famous Keukenhof gardens are located), both half an hour from the capital.
Located in the Atlantic Ocean and south of the Arctic Circle and with an area of about 100,000 km2, it is the second largest island in Europe. Full of countless lakes, waterfalls, clay pots, geysers, glaciers, abundant vegetation, volcanoes, fjords. Is it quite a spectacle of nature worth being known and a photographic opportunity like few others?In summer, the climate is temperate, the scenery is green and you can enjoy the midnight sun (the sun never sets). The weather reaches minimum temperatures of about -3o, so contrary to what may seem to you, they are not too cold, and you can also enjoy the indescribable beauty of the Northern Lights.
How about a time lapse in Iceland? ?
Located in the land of Baden-Wuerttemberg, it is one of the most beautiful and surprising wooded areas in Europe. Wet forests, giant trees, thick vegetation, beautiful lakes, cartoon castles, beautiful green valleys, beautiful and picturesque villages?A beautiful place where you can practice all kinds of photographs while enjoying stunning scenery.
They are one of the main tourist attractions in Ireland. Located in County Clare, it consists of 8 km of green cliffs up to 214 m high, which enter and leave the sea and are home to many birds that nest there. A landscape designated as one of the 7 new wonders of nature. .
It is the deepest lake in the world and contains 20% of the world’s fresh and thawed water. It is located in southern Siberia and is completely surrounded by mountains. It is populated by up to 22 islands full of endemic and unique animals. , such as the Baikal seal, Epishura crab or sturgeon, its waters are surprisingly transparent due to the high oxygenation of its waters and its low mineral salt content, inhabited by more than 1500 animal species, 80% of which only exist there.
It is one of the last virgin forests in Europe, a dense mixed forest populated by ash, oak, linden and elm trees, some of these trees are more than 500 years old and more than 50 m high. Fallen trees are never picked, so you can see them lying on the ground covered in mosses, fungi and ferns to give shelter to the small species It is also home to many animal species, including the European bison, which survives only thanks to this . In addition to the bison, an innumerable list of animals such as deer, elk, deer, wild boar, lynx wolf, European beaver and an infinity of animals coexist in a unique and fascinating environment, unfortunately this forest is one of the few occasions you will have to see a place unchanged since the beginning of time.
Located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, and in the central part of the Pyrenees, it is composed of more than 200 lakes and ponds, meanders, lakes, streams, waterfalls, lush forests of black pines, fir trees, Scottish pines, birch trees and Beedos This document organizes every year a myriad of nature photography courses, as it offers many different landscape environments (from mountains of more than 3000 m to large valleys , growing areas, etc. ).
This beautiful beach is located in the municipality of Ribadeo, Galicia, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea What is its name?Cathedral Beach? It refers to the shape of stone arches, which mimic or resemble those of Gothic construction, when the tide drops you can go down to the beach to contemplate the colossal stone arches eroded by the sea, which can reach up to 30 m in height.
The Doana National Park (Andalusia) consists of the confluence of several ecosystems that give its landscape a characteristic personality: marshes, beaches, dunes, shrubs and reserves. Its biodiversity is unique in Europe and serves as a refuge for some of the most endangered species such as the Iberian lynx or the imperial eagle. In winter, up to 200,000 birds can be seen in wetlands on their way from Europe to Africa. The National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.
Located on the island of Lanzarote (Canary Islands), it consists of more than 300 volcanoes that have created an unusual landscape of petrified lava, cracks, craters or ash deserts, all adorned with green vegetation that contrasts with its brown, red and black sands A landscape of another world.
Located in the province of León, they owe their amazing landscapes to mining, in search of gold, carried out by the Romans. The result is surprising hills of reddish sand, which nature has gradually recovered, flooding the region with chestnut trees, oaks, holm oaks and century-old holm oaks, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
And a tour of the landscapes that inspired Cervantes in his “Don Quixote” could not be missed in the selection. There are many itineraries to contemplate the beauty of the fields of Castile and by these imposing windmills that made Don Quixote dream of giants. are preserved in Consuegra, where twelve of the thirteen mills built in the sixteenth century are still preserved.
Finally, a selection of 30 passages in video mode, for the sloths who read?Or those who prefer to watch them with music:
I don’t know if I’ve managed to increase your wish list with any of these wonderful places, I admit that mine has grown a little, what is both exciting and frustrating?Exciting because sometimes one of the best parts of a trip is the dream that precedes the trip and frustrating because you can’t always go where you want at the time you want?
But beyond these places or others, fortunately, the world is full of equal or more beautiful corners than the ones I showed you, waiting for you to go out and photograph them, you will probably have many close to you. You don’t have to go to the end of the world to discover breath-taking landscapes, just look around camera in hand and get ready to evaluate what we have nearby, you’re sure to find landscapes and corners that will take your breath away. Shake and give you images worthy of a ranking of the best landscapes in the world?
In addition, as Don Quixote said, “walking the earth and communicating with different people makes men discreet. “So you have no excuse not to go out and explore, yes, don’t forget your camera and a full backpack (stacks, memory cards, hope, inspiration, patience, desire to enjoy, desire to learn, pure air and respect for the environment)?
Oh! And if you liked it, if you felt like going out and photographing landscapes up close or far or if you could dream them a little for the future, share it!Thanks a lot!