Malpelo Island, Colombia

The islet of Malpelo is lost among the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean. That's also a landmark of the world importance. The rocky island is uninhabited. Its length is about 1850 meters, and the width is 600 meters. In fact, the main object of interest is not the rocky island but surrounding waters, which are home to rare species of sharks, fish, and other inhabitants of the deep sea. This is where researchers were able to see several rare species of sharks, including silky shark, whale shark, frilled shark and hammerhead shark. A rare sand tiger shark was found in the vicinity of the island.

Malpelo Island is very popular among divers, but before the dive they must obtain a special permit from the Colombian Ministry of Environment. Landing on the island is also allowed, but there are no outstanding natural attractions on its territory. There are some species of lichens and shrubs that have managed to adapt to the harsh climatic conditions.

The only building on the island is the military post, which was founded by the Colombian army in 1986. In many ways, the formation of the unique marine biosphere around the island was possible due to its distance from the mainland. The island is more than 500 km off coast of Columbia. Travelers who want to get here have to overcome the hard way. Malpelo Island is considered one of the most interesting places for diving in the world, as thousands of rare fish, hundreds of sharks, and other representatives of marine life live next to it. Next - Cusco City