The Earth is full of places blessed with unique beauty and many of them are in remote areas inaccessible to transportation. Visiting them forces the tourist to reach them on foot, a gesture that involves a certain sacrifice but also an opportunity to get to know them. in a very special way. Here are five of them.
Petra (Jordan)
Known as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, the lost city of Petra is Jordan's most precious jewel and its most important tourist attraction.
It was built around the XNUMXrd century BC by the Nabataeans, who dug into the red sandstone cliffs: temples, tombs, palaces, stables and other outbuildings. This people settled in the area more than two millennia ago and turned it into a very prominent city that linked the spice, silk and other routes that connected India, China, Egypt, Syria, Greece. and to Rome.
Years passed and Petra became a mystery. The local inhabitants of the Jordanian desert surrounded the mythical city of the Nabataeans with legends. Perhaps to protect their caravan routes and prevent anyone from approaching there. It was not until 1812 that a European managed to reach Petra and see this magnificent treasure with his own eyes.
To get to know this Jordanian city it takes several days since the monuments are very scattered and you have to walk to see them all. The road to Petra is one of the most enjoyable parts of the trip. Through a narrow gorge you can contemplate the beauty of the mountains, which leaves you speechless, as well as the Roman canal system that provided water to the city. In the end, the throat opens and Petra welcomes us in full swing.
Caminito del Rey (Spain)
Towards the north of Malaga is the Caminito del Rey, a path built into the walls of the Gaitanes gorge suspended over a hundred meters above the river and known for its dangerousness, since the width of some sections of the pedestrian walkway are barely one meter wide. Because of all this, the Caminito del Rey has a black legend after several hikers have lost their lives trying to cross it.
The original construction of the Caminito del Rey dated from the early twentieth century and its conditions were not the most appropriate to cross it. However, a couple of years ago the Diputación de Málaga wanted to rehabilitate it to reopen this place to the public with all the security measures.
Those who like adventure will find in the Caminito del Rey an excellent opportunity to enjoy risk and spectacular views. At present you can make excursions by reservation
Cano Cristales (Colombia)
In the heart of Colombia, in the Sierra de la Macarena, there is a river called Caño Cristales, famous for its peculiar colored waters.
What makes this rarity of nature possible are the aquatic plants inside it, which really give the river color and dye it yellow, black, blue, green and red.
Its beauty and uniqueness cannot be compared to any other place on the planet. Access to Caño Cristales is only possible on foot, which requires walking a little over three kilometers.
It is one of those places in the world that is worth visiting, especially because it is threatened. Due to its rock formation, its flow depends only on the rains. That is, if it doesn't rain, it dries up.
Geysir (Iceland)
South of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, there is an absolutely spectacular hot spring valley. It is striking to see how in a cold and arid climate, with little vegetation, the phenomenon of geysers can occur.
In this area of the country, a visit to the so-called Golden Circle circuit is highly recommended, which includes the Gulfoss falls, the enclave of Thingvellir and Geysir, 33 kilometers from Laugarvatn. The best thing is to see the hot water leap from all sides and see steam rise from the slopes every five minutes at more than 20 meters high after being inactive for several decades.
This is a unique opportunity to get to know Geysir and this part of Iceland, yes, walking. The excursion will make it possible to take incredible pictures.
Waitukubuli (Dominican)
And we jumped from the boiling water of the north to the boiling water of the south. On the way to Waitukubuli, home to the indigenous people of the island of Dominica, Declared a National Park and World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we find the second largest boiling lake on the planet.
In addition, here are palm forests and beautiful beaches from which you can see volcanic slopes and fumaroles. It is highly advisable to take a walking route to get to know these places in detail and they exist for all levels.