The United States intends to get out of UNESCO by the end of December 2018, until then the country will remain a member of the organization. In the State Department, that the decision is associated with the anti-Israeli, according to states, policies of the organization, and also noted the need to reform UNESCO. In total, there are 1073 objects in the list of world heritage sites, there are 23 of them in the United States, that is, 2.1% of the total number. Ten is recognized as masterpieces of human genius, 13 refer to natural phenomena exceptional beauty and aesthetic importance. Gallery world Heritage USA in UNESCO - in the photo specification.

Mesa Verde National Park

National Park Mesa Verde is located in the southwest of Colorado and covers an area of \u200b\u200b211 km². It was created in 1906 for the protection of numerous ruins of the settlements of Anasazi Indians (ancestors of modern Pueblo) created in the VI-XIII centuries. Every year, the park is attended by more than 700 thousand tourists.

Yellowstone National Park

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1978

Yellowstone National Park is located on the territory of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. It is famous not only by the fact that he became the first national park in the world - it happened in 1872, but also with its huge area - 8991 km².

On the territory of the park there are lakes, rivers, canyons and caves. Lake Yellowstone, one of the biggest highland lakes in North America, is located in the center of the Yellowstone Calder, the largest supervolkan on the continent. Caldera is considered to be a dormant supervulkan; He was erupted with a huge force several times over the past two million years. Most of Park territory is covered with frozen lava; The park is one of the five geysers in the world. There are about two thousand species of plants in the park, there are several hundred species of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.

Every year, the park attend about 3 million tourists.

Parks and Rezenin Reserna, Rangel-Saint Elaias, Gleisher Bay and Tatsenshini-Alsek

Parks and Rezenin, Rangel-Saint-Elays, Gleisher Bay and Tatsenshini-Alseek - International Parks System, located in British Columbia (Canada) and Alaska (USA), with a total area of \u200b\u200bover 1294 km². The system is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of impressive glaciers and landscape of ice fields, as well as because of the importance of both the habitats of the Grizzly bears, reindeer and fine-core rams.

Grand Canyon National Park

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1979

Grand Canyon National Park is located in Arizona. On the territory of the park is located Big Canyon Rivers Colorado, one of the recognized natural miracles of the world. Park area - 4927 km². Every year, a large canyon attend more than 4 million people.

The Grand Canyon, including its extensive system of adjacent canyons, is neither the largest nor deep in the world, but it is valued primarily by its harmonious combination of size, depth and multicolor layers of naked rocks, which are dated to the Precambrian period.

Everglades National Park

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1979

Everglades National Park is located in the south of the Florida Peninsula. This region is single place In the USA in the tropical climate zone, so there are animals and plants that are no longer found anywhere in the territory of the United States. In the thickets hid hundreds of small lakes and rivers, who fall into the Floridian Strait. Territory national Park Everglades is 6105 km². Every year, Everglades attend about 1 million tourists.

Independense Hall

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1979

Independense Hall - Building on Independence Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is famous for the fact that they were discussed here, coordinated and signed in 1776 the Declaration of Independence, and then the US Constitution.

Redwood National Park

Year in the UNESCO World Heritage List: 1980

Redwood National Park is located in California. A park area of \u200b\u200b429 km² is covered by ancient forests of sequoia. These trees are one of the highest and massive trees on Earth. Separate sequoia copies reach the height of more than 110 meters (35 floors!) - This is one of the highest trees on Earth. Maximum age - more than three and a half thousand years. In addition to forests, the departments retain the original flora and fauna of these places, pastures of prairies, cultural resources, parts of rivers and streams, as well as 60 kilometers of untouched coastline.

By the way, it is the Park that his landscape of Planet Endor from "Star Wars" - a significant part of the filming of the final episode of the original trilogy took place.

Mamontov Cave National Park

On the territory of this national park in Kentucky is the longest cave system of the planet, resulting from karst processes - Mammont Cave. In the park and its dungeons stretching more than 560 km, there are a wide variety of plants and animals, including endangered species. Every year, the park is visited by more than 500 thousand tourists.

Olympic National Park

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1981

Olympic National Park. Photo: Hapfam / Flickr

Olympic National Park, located in the northwest of Washington, its area is 3734 km². It is famous for the variety of biological species. Due to the long-term isolation of the peninsula from extensive mainstream spaces, a peculiar flora and fauna was formed here. Until now, there are 15 endemic animal species and 8 endemics from the kingdom of plants. 11 rivers who drain the Olympic mountain range are considered among the best salmon land in the country. The park also includes a 100-kilometer coastal segment - this is the most significant portion of the coastal civilization in the North-West USA.

Historical monument "Kurgan Kahokia"

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1982

Kachokia Kurgans are located approximately 13 km north-east of St. Louis in Illinois, this is the largest pre-Actochambovo settlement from all, located north of Mexico and the largest archaeological monument to Missisypan culture VII-XIII. This is a vivid example of an ancient breeding settlement, which includes numerous connected mounds and neighboring small villages. Among the main attractions - "Monastic Kurgan", the largest prehistoric earthwork in America, having an area of \u200b\u200b5 hectares and a height of 30 m.

Great Smoky Mount National Park

Great Smoky Mount National Park. Photo: JEFF PEARCE / FLICKR

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in the central part of the ridge of the same name, the name of which can be literally translated as large smoky mountains, the mining system of Appalachi. The location of the park is the American states of North Carolina and Tennessee, the border between which passes through the middle of the ridge.

According to the Federal Service of the US National Parks, Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the territory of this country - about 10 million people attend him every year.

Great Smoky Mount National Park. Photo: NetBros / Flickr

Through the territory of the protected zone passes the so-called Appalachian trail - the longest continuous pedestrian route In the world and one of the most famous in the United States, passing along this mountain system from Maine to Georgia. In this exclusively picturesque park with an area of \u200b\u200b2108 km², more than 3.5 thousand species of plants were recorded, including 130 species of trees - about the same amount marked throughout Europe.

La Fortalez Fortress and the historic part of the city of San Juan on Puerto Rico Island

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1983

La Fortaleza Fortress was the first defensive strengthening built in strategic territory Caribbean To protect the bay and the city of San Juan from the attacks of French, Dutch and British Corsaars in the XVI century. The fortress was also made by the governor's residence.

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty. Photo: Jason Betzner / Flickr

Statue of freedom - a colossal sculpture in the style of neoclassicism on the island of freedom is about 3 km south-west of the southern tip of Manhattan Island. This monument made to the Tower of Freedom, created in Paris by the French sculptor Bartholdi, in collaboration with Gustav Eiffel, was donated by France America in 1886 by the century of its independence. Height from Earth to Torch tip - 93 meters, including base and pedestal. The height of the statue itself, from the top of the pedestal to the torch - 46 meters.

Yosemite National Park

Year in the UNESCO World Heritage List: 1984

Yosemite National Park of 3081 km² is located on the Western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. Here you can see deep canyons, numerous waterfalls and lakes, sea deposits, rounded granite dome and remains with sheer walls and other typical shapes of the glacial relief.

Located at a height from 600 to 4000 m above sea levelPark includes five main vegetation zones: thick thickets of shrubs and oaks, lower mountain forest, upper mountain forest, subalpine and alpine belt. Of the 7,000 species of plants growing in California, approximately half meet in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, and the fifth of the Park itself. About 89% of the park is considered to be a wildlife zone. Every year the park is attended by about 3 million people.

National Historic Park Chaco

The National Historic Park of Chaco occupies a territory of 137.5 km² and is considered one of the most important areas in North America in terms of archeology. It is located in the north-west of New Mexico, between the cities of Albuquerque and Farmington, in Canyon Chaco.

People who inhabited this land created the most massive manual structures in the entire history of the region until 1800. Characle was a center for the heyday of the culture of the tribe of the Indian Pueblo. Although the terrain was generally deserted, in the area of \u200b\u200bCanyon, life beat the key. Local residents Huge towers (Pueblos) were erected with spacious premises inside, around which small settlements arose. Such a building system has become a distinctive feature of the entire region. The main elements of the architecture of local buildings were stone walls, cobblestones and exterior cladding from pointed stones. This allowed to create buildings with a height of more than four floors, which was uncharacteristic for that time.

Hawaiian Volcanic National Park

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1987

In the National Park Hawaiian volcanoes on the island of Hawaii are two very active volcano on the ground - Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Park land area is 1308 km². Volcanic eruptions The constantly changing landscape is formed here, frozen lava flows are found everywhere. Rare birds and a huge number of endemics are marked in the park, forests from giant tree-like fern grow here.

Manor Monticello and University of Virginia in Charlotseville

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1987

In addition, Jefferson designed your ideal "academic village", which is still campus of the University of Virginia.

Virginia University Campus. Photo: Elander / Flickr

Indian settlement Pueblo de Taos

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1992

Pueblo de Taos. Photo: Tim / Flickr

Pueblo de Taos is a small Indian settlement, spreading on the banks of the Red Willow Creek River in the US state of New Mexico. It it is noteworthy a multi-storey residential complex built between the X and XV centuries from a brown-red clay. Complex it consists of global houses with a height of 5-6 floors with powerful walls thick to meter. At first, the construction played the role of the fortress: it was not the door in it, it was possible to enter inside only through the holes in the roofs, they climbed on them with the help of the withdrawal stairs, which in the case of danger they retracted inside. In Complex still live Indians, while maintaining the ancient way and the identity of its culture - abouttaos's BSC is known for its secrecy and conservatism, which, however, does not prevent them from making money on tourists.

National Park Carlsbad Caves

The Karlsbad Cave National Park is located in the Huadalupe mountains in the south-east of New Mexico. The main attraction of the park is a chain of 80 karst caves, which are characterized by a variety and beauty of mineral formations. The age of the caves is 250 million years old, depth - up to 339 m, the total length of all passages and halls is about 12 km. 16 species live in the park bats Coming amount up to 1 million individuals.

International Park Waterton Lakes - Gleisher

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 1995

The international park of Waterton Lakes Gleisher is the first in the world from national parks of a similar type. It was established in 1932 as a result of the combination of two parks in the north Rocky Gor. - Waterton Lake National Park in Canada and Gleisher National Park in the United States. The American part of the park occupies 4102 km², Canadian - 505 km². The park is replete with glaciers and relic coniferous forests, he is also known for its large population of Grizzly bears.

National Sea Park Papachanumokua

Year in the UNESCO World Heritage List: 2010

Papakhanumokuaea is an extensive and isolated group of small lowland islands and atolls surrounded by the ocean and scattered throughout almost 250 km north-west of the main archipelago Hawaiian Islands and a length of about 1931 km. The park includes a deep-water water area with a total area of \u200b\u200b360,000 km² and exceeding this indicator. All other US National Parks, Papakhanumokuaka - the world's largest protected marine reserve.

Monumental earthworks Turn Point

Year in the UNESCO World Heritage List: 2014

Earth facilities turn-Point - the archaeological culture of the Indians who lived in the lower reaches of the Mississippi River. There was approximately in the XVII - VII centuries to our era. The monuments of this culture are the colossal earth structures (Kurgan) from the Point near the city of Epps in Louisiana near the city of Epps. For archaeological excavations A large number of artifacts were found, in particular, images of animals, fragments of cups from steatitis and so on.

Mission San Antonio

Year of List of UNESCO World Heritage List: 2015

The object includes five architectural complexes located in Texas, founded by Franciscan missionaries in the XVIII century. The main one is Alamo, the former Catholic mission that served at the same time.

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South America is the homeland of Amazon and impassable jungle. The Civilization of Chavin was born here, and the culture of the Nascantians forever entered the South American ceramics into the chronicle of the world artistic heritage. Natural conditions South America is diverse and contrast. There are plains and long mountain chainsAnd volcanoes and earthquakes also continue to disturb the continent. Today we will tell you about seven natural wonders of South America. Read and surprise!

Waterfalls Iguazu, Brazil and Argentina

Waterfalls iguhasu "One of the largest complexes of waterfalls in the world" is located on an Argentino-Brazilian border, 320 km east of Asuncion in Paraguay, at the intersection of the rivers Iguazu and Paran. It was opened in 1541 by Spanish Conquistor Alvaro Nunse Kaseo de Vaca. Alvaro went to the jungle in order to find gold. In fact, he found him, only in a figurative sense, because Waterfalls Iguazu are considered one of the main attractions of Brazil and Argentina.

The name of the waterfall comes from the language of Guarani and in translation means "big water". And nothing surprising. The average volume of water falling from above is 1.2 million cubic meters per second, so you can imagine what a crash is on the entire district. Approximately once in the forty years during the drought, Iguazu completely dry out, and in such a period, the waterfall also disappears, and only rock remains.

The last time the drought was in 2006. Now the authorities are still concerned about the high water level in the river, so due to the threat of tourists' safety, the approach to the famous "devil sip" was closed, famous waterfall complex.

If Cascades of Iguaçu were a single, continuous wall of the water, then it would be the widest waterfall in the world, but this is not the same and today the African Waterfall Victoria has the widest continuous water wall.

In order not to stop on the waterfalls only, make a tour of the National Park Iguazu to see the real jungle with their virgin flora and fauna.

Tour to Waterfalls Iguazu

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Islands - This is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, located 972 km west of Ecuador and consisting of 13 major volcanic islands, 6 small islands and 107 rocks and woven territories. It is known not only with a huge number of animals, which can no longer meet anywhere, but also by the fact that in due time Charles Darwin spent his research here, after which he created his theory of evolution.

Officially, the islands were opened in March 1535 by the priest Thomas de Bergang, who sailed on the ship from Panama to Peru, but knocked down from the course. In 1978, the islands became part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 1985, the World Biosphere Reserve. The famous traveler Tour Heyerdal visited here in 1953 in search of the heritage of famous Incans.

Flora and fauna islands are extremely unusual and diverse. The main plant on the Galapaghos - Cactus Spification growing to giant sizes. Since 8 months a year, no rain drops on the island, this resident of the desert is practically no competitors here.

Mammals here are only 9 species, but they are all found exclusively in the Galapaghos. Sea iguans are inhabited here, similar to lizards and producing food in the sea, sometimes at a depth of up to 10m. The sea lizards and the main decoration of the islands are adjacent to the Giant Galapagos Turtles.

Galapagos turtles are among the world fauna long-lived recorders. They live in 200 or more years. The feathers in the Galapagos archipelago of the whole 60 species, and half of them dwells only here.

Some reels here are 13 varieties. Do not meet in other places and Galapagos pigeons, Galapagos Kanyuki, Galapagos Flewless Baklans, as well as masked oloshi. These amazing birds in a marriage donate each other beautiful green twigs as a symbol of love.

You will not believe, but lives on the islands special view penguins. Islands are very valued by diving lovers, since in addition to dolphins, tropical fish and whales here it is fashionable to meet huge flocks of sea cats and nautical lions.

On one of the islands - Isabella - there are several volcanoes. Sierra Negro. - The most famous, this is the second volcano in the world in the size of the crater, after the famous Night-North in Tanzania. The diameter of the crater is about 7 kilometers. The entire surface of the crater is a black lifeless volcanic breed, unlike the Northern Night, which has a crater - a blooming valley filled with animals.

Route to Galapagos Islands

Desert Atacama, Chile

Desert Atakama It is considered one of the most arid places on Earth. There are territories that have never been irrigated by water, where there is not a single blade of grass, not a single busty - one stones and silence. Some landscapes resemble the moon, so the locals called one of the valleys in honor of this celestial object.

The Chilean Desert is also popular as a sugar desert in Africa, so in all Chilean guidebooks it is put in the top five most significant seats countries.

On the territory there are a lot of salt marsh, which formed after drying the lakes. If you see this place from home, it will seem to you that it is a lake. In fact, it is a thick layer of ice, which glitters in the sun.

About 160 types of cacti (90 of them are endemic) grow in Atakama and about 200 species of animals are living, mainly reptiles and insects. Flora includes such plants like, Lyareth and Kena, a variety of wood that grows on the most big height in the world.

For life, the desert is not adapted, but here there are many copper and, accordingly, mining minerals are the main occupation of local residents.

In the desert there is a unique art - an object, a sculpture of a giant hand as a sign of helplessness and solitude of man in the sands.

The statue of the "Desert Hand" created the Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrasabal in 1992 and this is the only thing that resembles the presence of a person a few tens of kilometers around.

Tour in the desert Atakam

Glacier Perito Moreno, Argentina

Perito Moreno - One of the most unique glaciers on the planet, where the frozen water is unrealistic blue, and the overall massif of ice will overtake the 16-storey house. If you bring to come to Argentina, be sure to visit Los Glasaire National Park. Located near the city of Calafte.

The glacier was named after the Argentine researcher Francisco Moreno, who was the first to explore this region in the XIX century. Translated from the Spanish name Perito Moreno means "scholar Moreno."

Every day the glacier moves forward by 2 meters, for the year it overcomes the path of 700 meters. But he melt at the same speed, so we can say that the glacier is in place.

The most interesting thing is that the glacier comes to shore at a speed of 2 meters per day (per year, it turns out, it will approach almost 700 meters). However, at the same time he melts at the same speed, so in fact, for 90 years, Perito Moreno stands still.

You can watch this miracle of nature with specially equipped watching sites. One of them is located on Cape Magellan. For convenience, bridges are laid everywhere, for which you can wander to infinity, benches, where you can simply watch this fascinating beauty.

If you doubt your abilities - go to the glacier on a small boat, which sails to Perito Moreno for 200-300 meters, it is not closer, because every second there is a threat of a climbing of the glacier.

Get to Perito Moreno

Waterfall Angel, Venezuela

Waterfall Angel He is most high waterfall In the world, the waterflow of Angel has to fly almost a kilometer to achieve land. It is 20 times higher than Niagara Falls and it cannot but stun. The waterfall is in the tropical forests of Venezuela, in the territory of the National Park of Canaima.

He was opened in 1935 by the American pilot and the goldfinder by James Crowford Angel, although for the first time it was discovered in 1910 by the Spaniard of Ernesto Sanchez La Cruz. Angel flew over the terrain in search of gold, when he decided to land on the top of one mountain. There, he saw a huge waterfall, with a roar falling from the rock. Soon everyone learned about the new waterfall, which was named after the pilot who had discovered him.

Getting to the waterfall is not so simple - Angel is located in the wilderness of Venezuela. A journey to the waterfall includes a flight by plane from Caracas or Cuthudad Bolivar to Canaima, and then still crossing water. Predict whether the waterfall will be seen very difficult, since this area often clouds fogs.

Tour B. waterfall Angel

Waterfall Kaietur, Guyana

ABOUT waterfall Kaietour Many do not even know how he is overshadowed by Iguazu and Angel, nevertheless, Kaietour Waterfall is one of the biggest and beautiful waterfalls worldwide. Moreover, it is the most powerful waterfall World. It consumes more than 1,263 cubic meters of water every second, and this is almost 2 times more than Niagara.

Height is 5 times superior Niagara Falls And twice - African Victoria. For the first time Waterfall Kaietour He was discovered by the English geologist Charles Brown on April 24, 1870. It was the first white person who saw all the beauty and power of this amazing waterfall.

Kaietour is located in the National Park of the same name, which is completely surrounded by a waterfall. Local residents say that the waterfall from the Indian leader Kaya, who sacrificed the sake of rescue people from the Mazaruni River to Canoeing.

The main reason for the fact that the waterfall is almost unknown to tourists, is the absence of normal access to the kaietour. It is located in the Guyan part of the Guiangian Highlands in the center of wet tropical forests in a little learned area of \u200b\u200bGuyana. Therefore, many prefer not to come here, because they do not know that they can wait. Although mysterious and unique places here is an extraordinary amount.

Take at least Rora'im, dining room, which is located in South America on the northeast side. The place is so mystical that the legends associated with her more than a hundred.

Route to waterfall Kaietour

Lake Titicaca, Peru and Bolivia

Mysterious lake Titicaca It is the largest highland reservoir and second largest continent lake. The name consists of the words of the Language of the Indians of the Kechua: "Titi" - the Puma, the sacred animal of the Indians of Kechua and "Kaka" - Rock.

It is located on the border of Peru and Bolivia, on the Altiplano plateau. In the lake there are more than 300 rivers flowing from glaciers, and the DesAguadero River flows into foolish lake Popopic on the territory of Bolivia. The salinity of water is about 1 phed, so Titicaca is considered a freshwater lake.

Lake Titicaca It is considered the cradle of the civilization of the Inca, Teotihuacan and other nations of the Andes. According to the Mythology of the Incas, one day the world was plunged into the abyss of darkness and cold, and the human race was on the verge of extinction. After some time, after the Flood, the Virachati god came out of the depths of Lake Titicaca.

Traveling through the islands of the lake, Virachati ordered to climb the Sun and the Moon. He created a man and a woman and sent them to all four sides, starting the settlement of the world. Thus, Titicaca is considered the place of birth of the Inca civilization, whose spirits were returned back to the lake after death.

For a long time, Titicaca did not give peace by scientists who were looking for underwater city By name Vanaka, in which the gold was hidden in the legend. In 1968, the famous Jacques Iv-Kusto descended to the bottom of the lake to find at least some signs of the sunken city. Nevertheless, he found only ancient pottery.

Only in 2000, local archaeologists discovered the ruins of the temple at the bottom of the lake. According to preliminary estimates, this remains once existed in this place of Tiwanako civilization, which existed even before the origin of the Inca civilization.

Tour to Lake Titicaca

The UNESCO's list in the United States includes the main natural and cultural attractions of the country. Cerenately, the statue of freedom is known for the whole world. She stands on the island in the Gulf of Manhattan and has long become a symbol of the country. The monument was donated by the USA France in the XIX century. He was created by sculptors Bartholdi and Eifel. The latter was responsible for the statue frame. At the same time it is argued that copper, from which he was made, was purchased in Russian Empire. It was taken from the territory of modern Bashkortostan. Total height The monument together with the pedestal is ninety-three meters. In addition to its aesthetic value, the statue bears practical benefit and serves as a lighthouse by sailing to the port of the courts.

UNESCO Natural Objects in the United States are presented primarily by the Grand Canyon. it unique place on the ground. Canyon is located in Arizona and is an integral symbol North America. For geologists, it represents a huge scientific value, since geological layers here allow us to understand how our planet has been formed in the last two billion years. Traces of residence of ancient people were found on the territory of the canyon. Another important aspect is incredible beauty local landscapes. Along the way all these factors give unique miracle Light, which is included in the World Heritage.

Another natural attraction of the country protected by UNESCO in the United States is the Yellowstone National Park. On its territory are located amazing lakes, rivers and waterfalls. And Lake Yellowstone is recognized as one of the largest highland reservoirs in the world. Here are the famous Yellowstone geysers. The largest Excelsior splashes hot water to height over 100 meters. The park spread unique forests, preserved in the original form. Bison and bears of Grizzly live in them.

Natural attractions of the United States include such national parks of Olympics and Mesa Verde.

National parks, famous for the whole world, famous historical monuments and mysterious ancient monasteries, Indian tribes with their separate culture and unique geological formations - where can I see all these wonders of the world? Of course, in North America. Grand Canyon, famous for the entire world Niagara Falls, the ancient Mayan cities and the reservation of Indians are the main attractions of the continent who are known all over the world. Suitable attractions here are literally for all travelers, and for those who most like walks along natural reserves, and for those who like to be in the iconic historical places. The presented review contains the most interesting and unique objects of UNESCO, which can be visited in North America.

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous world attractions, this is the world's first national park, which was founded back in 1872. The area of \u200b\u200bthis unique biosphere reserve is about 900,000 hectares, about 3 million people from all over the world visits it every year. The main feature of the reserve is not only rich nature and picturesque landscapes, but also unique geothermal objects.

In fact, Yellowstone is a huge geyser field, there are about 3,000 geysers in the park. One of the main symbols of the park is considered a large prismatic source - the largest hot spring In the US and the third largest in the world. His snapshots made from height are just amazed, beautiful lake Transfers with all the colors of the rainbow. Such an unusual color of water is due to the colony of pigmented bacteria living in the lake, the color of which varies depending on the time of year.

In addition to the huge number of geysers, guests of the park can see incredibly beautiful coniferous forests, look into hidden caves and admire hidden from millions of eyes with waterfalls. Conditionally, the park is divided into five districts, each of which has its own unique features. For more than a hundred years, Yellowstone National Park has gained developed tourist infrastructureThere are several hotels on its territory, there are shops and gastronomic institutions. You can visit the park at any time of the year, hundreds of its territory are laid interesting routes, so many rest lovers in picturesque places Prefer to stay here for a few days.

In Mexico, too, there is an amazing biosphere reservewhich deserves the attention of travelers from around the world - Xian Kaan. It is located in the eastern part of the Yucatan peninsula, status national Reserve Sian-Kaan received in 1986. The park will be a real find for those who like to explore natural attractions, a significant part of its territory is occupied by tropical forests. It is also worth noting that the coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea are attributed to the territory of the reserve, in which the site is located barrier ReefaTherefore, visit the reserve to love and fans of diving.

In Canada, one of the most famous national parks is Shanny, it was founded in 1976 and covers an area of \u200b\u200b4,776 square meters. km. Travelers who decide to visit this wonderful corner of the planet will also be able to see a lot of unique attractions. One of the main symbols of the park is the South Shanni River, it is known to many travelers thanks to the beautiful venizer waterfall. Its height is 90 meters - this waterfall is almost twice as high as the world's famous Niagara Falls.

Those who are more natural loves to study historical sights, best go to Havana. The historic center of the city has survived an incredible number of historical and cultural attractions, the very first settlements on the site of the old city were founded by the Spaniards in the early 16th century. The center of the historic district of Havana is the Embankment Malecon. It was founded in 1902, the stretch of the embankment is about 5 km. It is here that the most prestigious hotels in the city, popular casinos and restaurants, as well as several interesting monuments and looking tower 18th century.

The Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is also among the outstanding world attractions, because on its territory there is a large canyon - one of the natural wonders of the world. The area of \u200b\u200bthe National Park is 4,927 square meters. km, the most visited is his southern District. The National Park was founded in 1919, in recent years the level of its attendance is about 5 million people per year.

The ancient city of Maya Chichen Itsa, located in the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula, is also one of the most visited attractions in the world. Every year B. cultural Center Maja come tens of thousands of travelers to stroll through his streets, admire mysterious pyramids and unique cult facilities. Under the suggestions of scientists, the city was founded in the 7th century AD.

Quebec's historic district is also famous for its unique monuments, to see those like those who will not be able to in any city of the world. The construction of this part of the city began in 1608, as well as many hundred years ago, today the territory of the historic district is divided into the upper and lower city. At the time of foundation Upper city was a political and religious center, while in Lower city There were houses of artisans and merchants.

In Panama, the capital of the state of the same name, travelers will also be able to visit the colorful historical area. Panama Viejo - incredibly interesting for visiting old citywhich was destroyed by pirates. The city was based on the coast Pacific Ocean Back in 1517, at that time he was the most "European" city of the continent. Since the founding of Panama Vieho had a single goal - he was an important defensive point on the trading path from Peru in Old worldFor which the precious metals and the treasures of the Inca were shipped.

One of the main attractions of Philadelphia is the Independense Hall or Independence Hall - an outstanding architectural and historical monument. It was in this building that in 1776 a declaration of independence was signed, and later the US Constitution. Majestic building In Georgian style, began to build in 1732, and construction was completed only in 1753.

Popochettel volcano is one of the most important natural attractions of Mexico. Height of this acting volcano It is 5,426 meters, but its main feature is not only in an impressive scale. On the slopes of the current volcano, several old anti-monasteries are preserved, which are considered the historical heritage of world importance.

Among the important state sights of Canada, a special place is held by the Rido channel, which connects Ottawa and Kingston. Rideo is the oldest of the permanent channels of North America, its discovery took place in 1832. The length of the canal is 202 km, it is able to serve the court, the length of which is more than 27 meters, and the width reaches 8 meters.

SOUTH AMERICA. UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Objects natural Heritage

Objects of natural and cultural heritage

Cultural Heritage Objects

ARGENTINA

1 The ancient path of Cebrade de Umaoac.

"Inci Road."

2 buildings and farms of Jesuita in Cordoba and the surrounding area. Buildings typical of Jesuits: University, Church, Residence of "Societies of Jesus", College.

3 Caveva de Las Manos cave. Found ancient cave drawings age more

10 thousand years.

4 Los Gosyares National Park. The largest glaciers in the southern hemisphere (except Antarctica) with a multitude of glacial lakes.

5 The spiritual and political center of the Indian culture of Tivanac - the capital of the ancient Damispan empire who has reached the greatest heyday in the period from 500 to 900 g.

6 Archaeological monument Fuerte de Samai Pata. Cult structures Inca with rock-carved ornament. Reminder of Dupinisian traditions and beliefs that have no analogues

in America.

7 Historical city Sucre. The first capital of Bolivia with the characteristic mixing of local traditions and European styles in architecture.

8 Mining the city of Potosi. The world's largest industrial complex XVI century.

BRAZIL

9 island Fernanda Di Norona and Rokas Atoll.

Habitat and breeding tuna, sharks, sea turtles and marine mammals. The largest cluster of sea birds in the Western Atlantic.

10 Historical Center Olinda. City Building XVIII V .: Buildings, Gardens, 20 Churches, Monasteries, Many Chapels.

11 The historic center of Salvador. Ancient capital Brazil with a mixture of European, African and American cultures. The first slave market in the new light.

12 Protected area Pantanal. One of the world's largest wetlands arrays

with the abundance of plants and animals.

13 Historical center of Goyas. An example of the organic development of the Shakhtar settlement

using local materials and traditional construction techniques.

14 BRAZILIA city The layout resembles a flying bird. During the construction, it was monitored that each element of the city was in harmony with a common project plan.

15 "Shore of the discovery." Forest reserves of the Eastern Atlantic coast, one of the richest areas on the planet in the degree of biodiversity. It is the habitat of a whole series of endemics.

16 Historical center Diamantine. The capital of the "diamond fever" in South America (XVIII century). The symbol of the triumph of the cultural and artistic activity of man in unfavorable natural conditions.

17 The historic city of Oro-Pretu. CXVIIIV - Center for Brazil's gold mining. Many churches, bridges and fountains - testimony of past prosperity.

18 Church complex Bon-Zhezus-do Congonias.

Complex XVIII century. It consists of a church and seven chapels.

19 Forest reserves of the South-Eastern Atlantic coast. 25Light reservations illustrate the evolution of surviving virgin forests.

VENEZUELA

The 20th city of Coro and his port is one of the first colonial cities and the only preserved example of the alloy of local traditions with Spanish and Dutch architectural techniques.

21 Canaim National Park. 65% of the park is occupied by vintage mountains, interesting and geological, and from a biological point of view. Here is the highest waterfall in the world - Angel.

COLOMBIA

22 port, strengthening and monuments of Cartagena, the ancient capital of Spanish colonialists.

23 Los Katios National Park. Untouched wetlands Equatorial forests are the habitat of many rare animals.

24 National Archaeological Park Thierradentro. Ancient funeral facilities (VL-HVV).

PARAGUAY

25 Jesuit missions of La Santisima.

26 Rio-Abiscao National Park. Many endemics of flora and fauna of rainforest. 36 archaeological objects - evidence of the Doinkov civilization.

27 Chang-chan archaeological zone. The capital of the ancient state is Chima - the largest city Precucumbian America.

28 Wascharan National Park. One of highest vertices Tropical belt. Deep gorges with mountain rivers, glacial lakes and diverse vegetation.

29 Lima Historical Center (founded in 1535).

"City of Kings" until the middle of the XVIII century. It was the capital and the most important city of Spanish possessions in South America.

30 National Park Manu. The high-rise explanation of the subequatorial forests with a record specious diversity of plants and animals.

31 Historic Machu Picchu Zone. The city of Machu Picchu is located at an altitude of 2430m above sea level,

surrounded by tropical thickets. Built during the heyday of the Inca State.

32 City Cusco. The ancient capital of the Inca, plundered by the Spaniards.

33 Historic Quarter Cities Colonia del Sacra-Mento. Mixing Portuguese, Spanish

and postcolonial styles.

34 city of Quito. Monasteries, Church and College of Jesuit, combining Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and local art.

35 Sangay National Park. Includes a whole range of natural systems: from foothill wet-rainforests to snow-covered vertices

and glaciers.

36 Historic center Cuenki. The city of Cuenca was built in 1557. The architecture of the city mainly refers to the XVIII century, but was updated during economic prosperity in the XIX century.

37 Galapagos Archipelago National Park. Live Museum of Evolution.