Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The majestic temples of Angkor in northwest Cambodia are a Unesco World Heritage site and top of the historic hit list for many travelers to Southeast Asia.

The ultimate statement of Khmer architectural ingenuity, the one and only Angkor Wat is the largest religious building in the world and the perfect blend of symbolism and symmetry. Almost every inch of this immense complex is covered with intricate carvings and motifs, so it pays to do a little homework on this most iconic of temples and start planning your bucket list adventure to the temples of Angkor.

The temple is the heart and soul of Cambodia and a source of fierce national pride. Unlike the other Angkor monuments, it was never abandoned to the elements and has been in virtually continuous use since it was built.

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Mount Roraima

 Mount Roraima (in the Pemón Roraima Tepui language , Roroi means "greenish blue" and Ma means "grandiose"; and Tepui means "house of the spirits") is one of the 115 tepuis of the Gran Sabana . It is the highest of the Pakaraima chain of Tepui plateaus in South America, and constitutes the triple border point between Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. Mount Roraima is located in the Guyana shield, in the extreme southeast of the 30,000 km² Canaima National ParkVenezuela, forming the highest peak of the Guyana Highlands Range. The park's plateaus are considered one of the oldest geological formations on earth, dating back 2 billion years to the Precambrian.

The highest point of the Mount is Maverick Rock, at 2,810 meters, and its summit area (31 km²) is sheltered by 400-meter-high cliffs on all sides. The landscape on the high plateau is a maze of rocks with many gorges (sometimes hundreds of meters deep), not a flat plateau, as previously thought. The climate is humid and tropical in the background (up to 30 ºC), while at the top of the plateau it is more moderate (up to 10 ºC) under different environmental conditions. It rains almost every day of the year.

Many of the species found in Roraima are unique to the plateau. Various types of forest grow on the top of the mountain, with a wide variety of orchids, bromeliads, and carnivorous plant species. Animal diversity consists of insects, birds, toads and also reptiles and small mammals such as mice. Reports by the famous South American explorer Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk inspired the English doctor Arthur Conan Doyle to write a novel, The Lost World (1912), which dealt with the discovery of a living prehistoric world, with dinosaurs and prehistoric plants.

Long before the arrival of European explorers, the Mountain has held social significance for the indigenous people of the region, and is the center of many of their myths and legends. The Pemón and Kapón natives of the Gran Sabana view Mount Roraima as the trunk of a mighty tree that once contained all the tubercular fruits and vegetables in the world. Cut down by Makunaima, its mythical trickster, the tree fell to the ground unleashing a terrible flood. The native Indians never attempted to climb the Roraima Tepui.

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Ngorongoro Crater

This ancient volcano, the cradle of the first humans and a nature reserve, is home to the great inhabitants of the savannah and offers the most impressive images of Africa. All in 20 kilometers in diameter.

In Tanzania there are 15 natural parks, more than a dozen land reserves, several more marine ones, and a conservation zone created not only to protect the fauna of the place, but also to preserve the way of life of the Maasai, one of the tribes best known in Africa, which lost part of their territory when the Serengeti became a natural park. With these credentials, it is clear that a trip to Tanzania requires visiting some of these natural wonders and that the difficult part is choosing which one to stay with.

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Calakmul

The Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (RBC) was established by Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on May 23, 1989; in 1993 he joined the International Network of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program. It is included within the Biodiversity Conservation Program in Selected Protected Natural Areas of Mexico, partially financed by the GEF (Global Environmental Facility).

Calakmul is relevant for its representation of mammals, these include six of the seven species of marsupials registered in the country; two of the three primates; two of the four indented; and five of the six cats.

 

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The Na Pali Coast

The Na Pali Coast is located on the northwestern side of Kaua'i. It is almost inaccessible except by boat or helicopter. Often considered the most beautiful part of Hawaii, this 17-mile stretch of coastline is a must-see for residents and visitors alike.

“Na Pali” means “the cliffs” or “many cliffs” in Hawaiian, and from Ke'e Beach on the north shore to Polihale State Park on the west side of the island, the sea cliffs rise to incredible heights. These cliffs stretch thousands of feet into the air and are second in height only to the sea cliffs of Moloka'i.

Deep and narrow hanging valleys with roaring waterfalls flowing into the sea complete the breathtaking coastal view.

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The Matterhorn

The first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 – which killed four of the seven climbers – forever changed the course of a region that until then had been in extreme isolation. The Matterhorn became world famous and became the goal of ambitious mountaineers.

However, its ascent continues to be a very demanding test to this day and can only be overcome by experienced mountaineers, equipped with good equipment and competent guides. At the foot of the busiest route are the Hörnlihütte hut  at 3,260 meters above sea level, the Base Camp Matterhorn opened in 2015 after a complete renovation and the Berghaus Matterhorn accommodation.

From the Klein-Matterhorn (Matterhorn Paradise) you have a fantastic view of the most photographed mountain in the world. Both mountains are only separated by the Theodul pass and glacier. Klein-Matterhorn Peak is connected to Zermatt  via cable cars . The mountain station at 3820 masl is the highest cable car station in the Alps.

 

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Why choose GENIE BUTLER? because it is a digital program that is created from the client's idea and seeks to improve every aspect when planning your trips. We understand the concepts and we have thousands of providers around the world.

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The petrified waterfalls of Aguas Calientes

The petrified waterfalls of Aguas Calientes are the most special space in the State of Oaxaca and undoubtedly one of the greatest natural ecotourism attractions in all of Mexico. The arid landscape of the mountains in the Central Valleys region contrasts with the pools where the water that meanders from the springs at the top of the hill is stored, which after falling through the waterfalls sinks to the bottom of the ravine, two hundred meters deep. Holm oaks are mixed with magueyes and espadin and tobalá agaves transformed in the local palenques into mezcal

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Tampaón River

 The magic of the Huasteca Potosina is something you have to experience at least once. Navigating the Tampaón River through its abundant jungle is perhaps the best way to explore this region.

How to get to the Tampaón River

The tributary and its main attractions, such as the Tamul waterfall, are located about 30 km from Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí, the nearest city. To get there, you have to take federal highway number 70 in the direction of Río Verde until the deviation to Tanchachín.

There, you must drive south about 20 km until you reach this town, where you will have no problem hiring transportation and guides to the river.

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Edward James's Surrealist Garden

 One of the most mystical places in Mexico is the Edward James Surrealist Garden, although few know its history. For this reason, we will tell you everything you did not know about this garden, the only one of its kind in Latin America.

Located in the town of Xilitla in San Luis Potosí, this garden was created by the Scottish poet and artist Edward James. A fan of surreal art, James had the garden built with unique architecture and sculptures, hidden among the landscape of the Huasteca Potosina.

Also known as "Las Pozas", this garden was rehabilitated a few years ago to open its doors to the public, being one of the most visited in the country.

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