Do You Know These 20 Stunning Places?

There may only be seven official natural wonders of the world, but there are plenty more breathtaking natural sights all over the globe worth exploring. From ”the cotton castle” that is simply amazing to Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest, located just outside of San Juan that is one of the most biologically diverse of all the US’ national forests, these places will amaze you!

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Pamukkale, Turkey

It’s no mystery why these travertine stone steps and tiered pools are called Pamukkale, which translates to “cotton castle” in Turkish.

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Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

From rocky escarpments to areas forested with acacia, Lake Nakuru National Park’s flora is almost as spectacular as its fauna – including white rhinos, leopards, and the flamingos the titular lake is known for.

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Niagara Falls, Canada

Whether observed day or night, from a viewing platform or from a boat, the 3,160 tons of water that flow over Niagara Falls every second are a sight to be seen.

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Peyto Lake, Banff National Park, Canada

It’s hard to believe that Peyto Lake’s sparkling turquoise water is natural, but the color actually comes from significant amounts of glacial flour (tiny rock particles that result from glacial erosion) that are deposited into the water.

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