11 very little visited destinations in the world

Last year Spain broke its record for international tourists with 82 million arrivals, which is 8,9% more than in 2016 according to the statistics of the INE (National Institute of Statistics) and the estimates made on the information of Turespaña.

These figures place Spain in second place in terms of number of international visits in the world, surpassing the United States for the first time and following in the wake of France.

However, other countries present much more modest figures. After reviewing the statistics for 2016 from the World Tourism Organization, in the following post we compile some of those destinations where you can find very interesting tourist attractions but without the crowds typical of other places.

Asia

bangladeshi woman

Bangladesh

Among the reasons to visit Bangladesh are several World Heritage sites such as the Buddhist Vihara Ruins of Paharpur. This place, known by the name of Somapura Mahavira, is a witness to the heyday that Mahayana Buddhism took from the 2016th century in Bengal and was a famous intellectual center until the 125.000th century. In XNUMX Bhutan was visited by XNUMX people.

Bhutan

Located in the Himalayas, this South Asian country received 155.000 visitors in 2016. The government seeks to boost the tourism industry in Bhutan but in a sustainable way, that is, avoiding excess tourists. In this way, visitors are required to have hired their transportation, their accommodation, their meals and an authorized local guide. In total, it is estimated that the minimum expenditure per person is between 200 and 250 dollars a day during a visit to the country. In addition, the government charges a development tax of around $ 65 a day.

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Brunei

Brunei is one of the wealthiest countries in the world thanks to its oil. However, Its towns and cities remain surrounded by almost virgin tropical forest, which makes it an incredible ecotourism attraction. Whoever walks through the lush forests of Ulu Temburong is not indifferent. Nor who goes through the night markets of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital. In 2016 this small country on the island of Borneo received the visit of 219.000 international travelers.

East Timor

East Timor's past is closely linked to Portugal, of which it was a colony. Dili, its capital, is the epicenter of the country but on the travel agenda It is advisable to take a visit to the island of Atauro to see its beautiful mountains, its paradisiacal beaches and practice snorkeling. Perhaps that is why this Southeast Asian country was visited by 66.000 people in 2016. If in the next few years it manages to end the problem of gang violence and car thefts, it will probably be able to increase that number since it is well worth knowing this beautiful place.

Europa

Vaduz Castle

Liechtenstein

With 160 km2 we are facing the sixth smallest country in the world, which is surrounded by other countries such as Switzerland and Austria so it lacks access to the sea. Liechtenstein is located entirely in an alpine region and half of its territory is natural parks. It is not surprising, therefore, that this country is a magnet for European ecotourists. Thus, in 2016 it received the visit of 69.000 travelers who also took advantage of their stay to visit Vaduz and its medieval castle or Triensenberg, a winter tourist center that has a ski resort and a lake to practice sports activities in summer.

San Marino

Officially the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, it is the longest-lived Sovereign State in the world. It is a beautiful place to visit in the middle of Italy. In 2016, 60.000 international visitors did so.

The historic center of San Marino and Mount Titano were declared a World Heritage Site a decade ago. The area includes walls, towers and fortifications as well as convents from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the Titano theater from the XNUMXth century, the Palazzo Pubblico and the neoclassical basilica from the XNUMXth century:

Africa

Sierra Leona

The war and conflicts that swept through the country years ago left their mark on Sierra Leone for a long time. However, since 2002 the number of visitors has been on the rise, with 74.400 people meeting him in 2016.

Its main tourist attractions are not monumental but natural. The Freetown Peninsula offers some of the best beaches on the entire west coast of Africa. In the rest of the country mountains and plains alternate. In addition, as in other African countries, Sierra Leone has numerous parks and reserves such as Outamba, Loma Moutains Forest Reserve or Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, which are well worth visiting to see live African wildlife. A unique experience!

Djibouti

Chosen as one of the 10 best places to visit in according to Lonely Planet, Djibouti received 51.000 visitors in 2016, probably attracted by an adventurous spirit, by its unique landscapes and by its warm waters., ideal for diving and scuba diving. In the capital there are airs of change and interesting cultural and social contrasts.

Lake Assal, Ghoubbet Bay and Lake Abbé are some of the essential sites to visit during a visit to this African country bordering Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.

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Sao Tome and Principe

This former Portuguese colony is still off the beaten track but It has all the ingredients to become the perfect destination for adventurers and for those who just want to rest on its paradisiacal beaches. It is also a place to enjoy the beautiful Portuguese colonial architecture. The 8.000 visitors that the country had in 2016 according to the statistics of the World Tourism Organization can bear witness to this.

America

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Anguilla Island

Like the Island of Montserrat, the Island of Anguilla is also part of the British Overseas Territories. Unlike other destinations, it is neither easily accessible nor cheap. It is usually attended by a tourist with high purchasing power who seeks to relax on its magnificent white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. In 2016 it received 72.000 international travelers.

Montserrat Island

To the southwest of Puerto Rico and in Caribbean waters is the Island of Montserrat, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. It is currently a British overseas territory that in 2016 received 9.000 tourists despite the fact that only a third of the island is available to visitors. And it is that since July 1995 the volcano that had been inactive for centuries began to expel ashes and gases causing the abandonment of the island's capital.

What can be seen on the Island of Montserrat? Its spectacular tropical evergreen forests, its beautiful beaches with turquoise waters and the ruins of Plymouth, which today is a ghost town.


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