World Heritage: the best representatives of Latin America. Sights of Latin America: World Heritage The most beautiful and amazing places in Latin America
Many people dream of traveling to Latin America, but few manage to do it! For the lucky ones who belong to the "we'll be there soon" category, and for those who are simply surfing the Internet, see below the most beautiful naturald attractions in Latin America And .
Amazon rainforest
These forests cover 5.5 million square kilometers in seven Latin American countries. It is the largest and richest tropical ecosystem in the world in terms of biodiversity. Most of the forests are located in Brazil (60%), Peru (13%) and Colombia (10%).
This nature reserve thrives on the Amazon River and its tributaries, which starts from the Andes Mountains in Peru and flows 6,437 km to the Atlantic Ocean on the northeast coast of Brazil.
Each country has many natural attractions to admire, with thousands of species of flora and fauna found in more than 50 national parks, nature reserves or the largest freshwater island chain, the Anavilhanas Archipelago in Brazil.
The world's largest dry salt lake in Bolivia
- the largest dry lake, located in the southwestern part of the country. It covers an area of 10,500 square kilometers and was created as a result of various transformations of a prehistoric lake that existed in the highlands of Bolivia. It is known for its large volumes of salt deposits, and contains the largest lithium reserves in the world, hidden deep beneath the salt flats.
Perito Moreno in Patagonia
Everyone who is lucky enough to visit the southern tip Latin America, Don't miss the opportunity to see the glaciers of Patagonia up close. Patagonia is a region that covers 670,000 square kilometers south of the border of Chile and Argentina. Perito Moreno is the largest glacier in the Glacier National Park in western Argentina, and includes 13 glaciers that end in two large lakes.
In addition to being the largest, it is also the most active glacier, as it moves almost two meters per day. According to research, this is one of the few glaciers on the planet that does not seem to be affected by climate change.
Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina
It is one of the world's most magical natural wonders and attractions in Latin America, consisting of 275 waterfalls. Iguazu Falls are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Like Perito Moreno, Iguazu can be classified as.
A holiday in Latin America is truly worth flying halfway around the world to get there. I bring to your attention 10 popular destinations that will tell you about all the advantages of this distant land.
Salvador, Brazil.
Many tourists who visited Salvador dubbed it the New Orleans of South America. Life in Salvador is in full swing. Enjoy the tropical climate and delicious street food, visit art galleries and dance the night away.
Cartagena, Colombia.
The divinely beautiful fishing town on the Caribbean coast has remained in the shadow of its older sister, Bogota, throughout its history, but believe me, it is worth appreciating. The port city attracts tourists with its cobbled streets, colorful architecture, delicious food (especially delicious pastries and, of course, Colombian coffee), and white sandy beaches.
Ambergris Caye, Belize.
One of the most popular holiday destinations in Central America, Costa Rica has a lot to offer tourists, but if you're looking for a similar but less crowded destination, you should head to Belize. In addition, the Belize Barrier Reef can compete with the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia and will delight diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.
Havana, Cuba.
A city that needs no introduction. Among the buildings from the colonial era, you will find vintage cars, countless shops offering national cuisine and cigars, as well as Cubans dancing salsa and mambo. It doesn’t matter in which part of Cuba you decide to stay, because the beaches on the island are almost always within walking distance or easily accessible by transport.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
If you prefer communing with wildlife to sipping refreshing cocktails on the beach, head to the Galapagos Islands. This is the only place on Earth where you can see marine iguanas and elephant turtles, whose lifespan can reach 150 years.
La Paz, Bolivia.
The city is located on the hills at an altitude of 3660 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views that will take your breath away. Be sure to take the time to visit the world's largest salt flat, Uyuni. The sky reflected in the thin layer of water that covers the salt marsh after the rains is a wonderful backdrop for a selfie.
Bocas del Toro, Panama.
In the Bocas del Toro archipelago, everyone will find entertainment to their liking: walking tours in off-the-beaten-path areas, underwater excursions and nightlife that rages until dawn. For real adventurers, excursions to bat caves are offered.
Cusco, Peru.
The city of Cusco has such a long history that it is sometimes called the cradle of the world. No tourist should leave Peru without visiting Machu Picchu, an ancient city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina.
If you're tired of the summer heat, head to the cool Argentine Andes, where there are plenty of adventures to suit every taste. Bariloche is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, be it rowing, paragliding, skiing or rock climbing.
Montevideo, Uruguay.
The capital of Uruguay is a dynamic city famous for its excellent restaurants and vibrant nightlife. Fans of cities such as New York, Barcelona and Buenos Aires will appreciate the atmosphere that reigns in Montevideo. Have fun at a beach party, take an Argentine tango lesson at a bar, or visit a flea market for some real treasures.Description of the presentation by individual slides:
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Salinas Grandes Salinas Grandes is the third largest salt marsh in the world. It is located in Argentina and has an area of about 8900 sq. km. It represents the bottom of a dry lake. Various mineral salts and soda are mined here - they are simply scraped off from the surface where they are formed naturally. Salinas Grandes is a popular tourist destination.
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Bridge of the Woman The pedestrian bridge Puente de la Mujer (also known as the Bridge of the Woman) was opened in Buenos Aires on December 20, 2001. and immediately became a landmark of the Argentine capital. It is located in a modern business district, built on the site of old docks and piers. All streets bear women's names, hence the name of the bridge - Woman's Bridge. The silhouette of the bridge symbolizes a couple dancing tango. There is only one pylon, which has a height of 40 m, and it is inclined to the horizon by 39 degrees.
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Perito Moreno Perito Moreno is a glacier in Argentina, located in a national park 78 km from the small town of El Calafate, where tourists can reach by plane. The glacier has an area of about 250 sq. km. and is a continuation of the huge Patagon glacier. Perito Moreno's movement speed is about 2m per day, and if you are lucky, you will see how the sparkling ice wall, first slowly, and then faster and faster, settles into the waters of Lake Lago Argentino.
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Corcovado At the top of Mount Corcovado stands a statue that is the hallmark of Rio de Janeiro. Christ stands with his arms spread wide, and seems to be hovering over the city, blessing and protecting it. The height of the statue is 30 m, the pedestal is 8 m. Inside there is the Church of the Holy Trinity, designed for 150 people.
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“Sugar Loaf” Sugar Loaf is not a very high mountain - only 396 meters - but its walls are completely vertical and almost devoid of vegetation. There are several versions of the origin of the name, and which one is correct is unknown. The first thing that comes to mind is the form. It seems to resemble a lump of sugar, to others it resembles an Easter cake, and then they say that the original name was Sugar Bread.
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Iguazu Falls The Iguazu River, being the natural border between Brazil and Argentina, became famous thanks to this particular complex of waterfalls. Rough streams of water over a distance of 2.7 km fall into the crescent-shaped Iguazu Canyon from a height of about 60 meters. The maximum height is 82 meters - in the Devil's Throat. Located in a semicircle - these are 275 streams of water!
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Nazca Valley in Peru This is where the famous huge drawings are located, which, due to their size, can only be seen from a bird's eye view. “Spider”, the smallest of the figures, has a length of 46 m, and “Lizard” stretches as much as 188 m. There are also figures “Dog”, “Hummingbird”, “Whale”, “Condor”, “Astronaut” and many others . The reason for the appearance of geoglyphs is still unknown.
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Lake Titicaca Titicaca is the largest lake in South America in terms of fresh water reserves, the second largest lake in South America by surface area, the world's highest navigable lake, located in the central Andes, on the border of Peru and Bolivia, at an altitude of 3812 meters, an area of 8300 km², depth up to 304 m
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Angel Falls In the southeast of Venezuela is the tallest waterfall in the world - Angel. It is named after the pilot who, by luck, managed to find it. The pilot lost his course, and good weather allowed him to see the waterfall. After the surveys, we discovered that the waterfall consists of two levels. The first has a height of 800 meters, the second - 170 meters. In general, the height of the waterfall is about 1 km. Angel Falls is considered a hard-to-reach tourist site.
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Ischigualasto This place is also called the Valley of the Moon is a natural park in Argentina. Translated, it means “the place where the Moon rests.” This is a former river valley formed 230 million years ago. Over such a long period of time, wind and rain have created amazing rocky reliefs. Hence the comparison with the lunar one. There is also a mysterious skittles area. This is a place where stone balls of different sizes lie directly on the ground. Moreover, this phenomenon is natural - new balls appear from underground, old ones are destroyed over time. The remains of 54 different species of dinosaurs were also found in the park! Models of these prehistoric reptiles can be seen in the museum created at the park.
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Victoria - region A plant that got its name in honor of the young Queen of England, who was famous for her beauty. In the dialect of the Colombian Indians, this plant is called “Apona”, which means “Bird frying pan”, since the two-meter leaves of the aquatic plant have a flat, rounded shape with curved edges. Native children have adapted to using its leaves as flotation devices, and the Indians eat flour from the roots of the huge water lily.
Latin America on the world map is a collection of countries located in territories that were previously dependent on European metropolises. These countries occupy part of South and North America, as well as the isthmus between them. Latin America is an amazing land of mysterious civilizations such as the Aztecs and Mayans, as well as brave caballeros, sultry beauties, unique traditions and cultures. The official languages of Latin American countries are a group of Romance languages (Spanish, Portuguese and French).
Countries and capitals of Latin America
Below are the countries and capitals of Latin America, as well as their brief characteristics.
- Antigua and Barbuda is a small Caribbean country. The country's population is more than 86.6 thousand inhabitants. The official language is English. The capital is the city of St. John's.
- Argentina is the second largest country in Latin America by area. Its population is more than 42.6 million inhabitants. The official language of Argentina is Spanish. The capital is the city of Buenos Aires.
- Belize is a country located in the Caribbean. The country's population is 308 thousand inhabitants. The official language is English. The capital is Belmopan.
- Bolivia is a country located in the center of South America. Its population is about 10.5 million inhabitants. The official languages are Spanish and Quechua. The capital is the city of Sucre.
- Brazil is the largest country in Latin America. It occupies the territory of central and eastern South America. Population – 201 million inhabitants. The official language is Portuguese. Capital – .
- Venezuela is a country located in the north of South America. Its population is more than 28.4 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish. The capital is a city.
- Haiti is one of the poorest Latin American countries, constantly suffering from natural disasters and coups d'etat. Population – about 9.9 million inhabitants. The official languages of Haiti are French, Creole and . The capital is Port-au-Prince.
- Guatemala is a country located in the central part of the Americas continent. Population – about 14.4 million inhabitants. Most of the residents are mestizos and Indians. The official language is Spanish. The capital is Guatemala City.
- Honduras is a country located in the central part of the Americas continent. It is also washed by the Caribbean Sea. Population – more than 8.4 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish. The capital is the city of Tegucigalpa.
- The Dominican Republic is a country located in the east of the picturesque island of Haiti. Population: approximately 9.7 million inhabitants. The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish. The capital is a city.
- Colombia is a country located in South America. Population – more than 45.7 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish. The capital is a city.
- Costa Rica is a small country located in the center of the Americas continent. Its population is more than 4.2 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish. The capital is the city of San Jose.
- Cuba is an island country located in the Caribbean. Its unofficial name is Liberty Island. Population – just over 1 million inhabitants. The official language of Cuba is Spanish. Capital – .
- Mexico is a country located in the south of North America. Its population is 116.2 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish. Capital – .
- - a state located in the central part of the Americas continent. Population – more than 6 million inhabitants. The official language of Nicaragua is Spanish. The capital is Managua.
- Panama is a state located on the Isthmus of Panama. Its population is about 3.7 million inhabitants. The official language of Panama is Spanish. The capital is Panama.
- Paraguay is a country in the center of South America. Its population is more than 6.3 million inhabitants. The official languages of Paraguay are Spanish and Guarani. The capital is Asuncion.
- Peru is a country in South America, located in its northwestern part. Its population is about 30.5 million inhabitants. The official languages of Peru are Spanish, and in some regions - Aymara, Quechua, etc. The capital is Lima.
- El Salvador is a country located in the center of the Americas continent. Its population is 6.9 million inhabitants. The official language of El Salvador is Spanish. The capital is San Salvador.
- Uruguay is a country in the southeastern part of South America. Its population is more than 3.3 million inhabitants. The official language is Spanish. The capital is Montevideo.
- Chile is a country located in the southwest of South America. Its population is more than 17.2 million inhabitants. The official language of Chile is Spanish. The capital is Santiago.
- Ecuador is a country located in South America. Its population is more than 15.4 million inhabitants. The official language of Ecuador is Spanish. The capital is Quito.
In addition, Latin America includes the following territories: Puerto Rico (US territory) and the territories of French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe, San Martin and San Barthelemy.
Sights of Latin America
Latin America is incredibly rich in interesting places. Here are located 3 of the 7 new wonders of the world. All attractions of Latin America can be divided into natural and man-made objects, as well as cities and villages of ancient civilizations.
Natural attractions
- Ojos del Salado is the highest volcano on Earth (6887 m).
- The Atacama Desert is the driest place on the planet, located in western South America.
- The Andes are the longest mountain system in the world (9000 km).
- Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world (979 m).
- The Amazon is the longest and most picturesque river on the Planet (6437 km).
- c - the largest South American island, with an area of 47,992 square meters. km. This is a virgin land that is famous for its wild nature, beautiful landscapes and harsh climatic conditions.
- Iguazu Falls, located on the border of Argentina and. They represent one of the most beautiful natural wonders of our Planet.
Man-made landmarks
- The Maracana Stadium in Brazil is one of the largest stadiums in the world, capable of accommodating up to 103 thousand fans.
- The statue of Christ the Redeemer is one of the 7 new wonders of the world. The statue is located on Mount Corcovado in Rio.
- Geoglyphs of the Nazco Plateau are a group of amazing images, lines and geometric shapes created by an unknown civilization.
- Moai are the stone idols of Easter Island.
Cities and villages of ancient civilizations
- Cusco (Peru) is the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and one of the oldest South American cities. The name of the city is translated from Quechua as “navel of the world.”
- Machu Picchu (Peru) is one of the 7 new wonders of the world, known as the “city in the sky” or “lost city of the Incas”.
- Teotihuacan (Mexico) is a famous “ghost town” that is the oldest populated area in the Western Hemisphere.
- Umxal (Mexico) is the ancient center of the Mayan civilization, located on the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Panama (80 cm), Paraguay (86.7 cm), El Salvador (83.5 cm), Uruguay (85.9 cm), Chile (83.5 cm), (84 cm), Cuba (84.8 cm) and in Argentina (86.7 cm).
- Legua is a unit of length used in Guatemala (1 unit = 5.573 km), Honduras (4.2 km), Colombia (5 km), Cuba (4.24 km), Ecuador (5 km), Paraguay (4 .33 km), Peru (5.6 km), Uruguay (5.154 km), Chile (4.514 km), Brazil (6.66 km), Mexico (4.19 km) and Argentina (5.2 km).
Many people dream of traveling to Latin America, but few manage to do it! For the lucky ones who belong to the "we'll be there soon" category, and for those who are simply surfing the Internet, see below the most beautiful natural attractions in Latin America and.
Amazon rainforest
These forests cover 5.5 million square kilometers in seven Latin American countries. It is the largest and richest tropical ecosystem in the world in terms of biodiversity. Most of the forests are located in Brazil (60%), Peru (13%) and Colombia (10%).
This nature reserve thrives on the Amazon River and its tributaries, which starts from the Andes Mountains in Peru and flows 6,437 km to the Atlantic Ocean on the northeast coast of Brazil.
Each country has many natural attractions to admire: thousands of species of flora and fauna live in more than 50 national parks, nature reserves or the largest freshwater island chain, the Anavilhanas Archipelago in Brazil.
The world's largest dry salt lake in Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is the largest dry lake, located in the southwestern part of the country. It covers an area of 10,500 square kilometers and was created as a result of various transformations of a prehistoric lake that existed in the highlands of Bolivia. It is known for its large volumes of salt deposits, and contains the largest lithium reserves in the world, hidden deep beneath the salt flats.
Perito Moreno in Patagonia
Anyone lucky enough to visit the southern tip of Latin America should not miss the opportunity to see the glaciers of Patagonia up close. Patagonia is a region that covers 670,000 square kilometers south of the border of Chile and Argentina. Perito Moreno is the largest glacier in the Glacier National Park in western Argentina, and includes 13 glaciers that end in two large lakes.
In addition to being the largest, it is also the most active glacier, as it moves almost two meters per day. According to research, this is one of the few glaciers on the planet that does not seem to be affected by climate change.
Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina
It is one of the world's most magical natural wonders and attractions in Latin America, consisting of 275 waterfalls. Iguazu Falls are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Like Perito Moreno, Iguazu can be considered one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
Paleontological Park Paleorrota in Brazil