Monday, July 25, 2011

lovely place

Iguazu falls (Argentina, Brazil) 
    
Iguazu Falls, Iguazu River, is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. They extend over 2,700 m (nearly 2 miles) in a semicircle. Of the 275 falls that collectively form the Iguassu Falls, "Devil's Throat" was the highest at 80 m height. Iguazu Falls on the border between Brazil Paraná state and the province of Misiones Argentina, and is surrounded by two National Parks (BR / ARG). Both are temperate forests are host to hundreds of species of rare and endangered flora and fauna.

Puerto Princesa Underground River (Philippines) 
   
Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park is located about 50 miles north of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with miles 8.2. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature is the river that winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea.
It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large rooms. The bottom of the river subject to tidal influence. Underground river known as the longest in the world. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

Machu Picchu 
    
This is Machu Picchu, the Inca city of the lost civilization. Located in the Valley Urumba, Peru, on top of the mountain, 2430 meters above sea level. This place was built in the heyday of their civilization, in 1460's.

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