Ancientry of the New World. Famous Unesco Sites in North America
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Yellowstone National Park is one of the world's most famous attractions. That’s the world's first national park, which was founded in 1872. The area of this unique biosphere reserve occupies around 900 000 hectares. Every year, it’s visited by about 3 million people from around the world. The main feature of the reserve is not its rich nature and picturesque landscapes, but the unique geothermal facilities.
In fact, Yellowstone is a huge geyser field in the park. There are about 3 000 geysers. One of the main symbols of the park is the Grand Prismatic Spring. It’s the largest hot spring in the United States and third largest in the world. Its images taken from a height are simply amazing. The beautiful lake is iridescent. This unusual color of the water is due to pigmented bacteria colonies, the color of which varies depending on the time of year.
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Biosphere Reserve of Sian Kaan, Mexico
Biosphere Reserve of Sian Kaan, Mexico
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There is an amazing biosphere reserve in Mexico, which deserves attention of travelers from around the world. Sian Kaan is located in the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. Sian Kaan got the status of the national reserve in 1986. The park will be a real boon for those who love to explore natural attractions. A large part of its territory is covered by tropical forests. It’s also worth noting that the reserve embraces coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea. There’s a part of the barrier reef, so fans of diving will be glad to visit these places. Complete article
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Nahanni National Park Reserve, Canada
Nahanni National Park Reserve, Canada
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One of the most famous national parks in Canada is the Nahanni. It was founded in 1976. The reserve occupies an area of 4 776 square km. Travellers who choose to visit this wonderful nook of the world will be able to see a lot of unique attractions. One of the main symbols of the park is the South Nahanni River. For many travelers, it is known for its beautiful Virginia Falls. Its height is 90 meters, so this waterfall is almost twice as high as the world-famous Niagara Falls. Complete article
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Old Havana and its Fortification System, Cuba
Old Havana and its Fortification System, Cuba
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Those who love exploring the historical sights more than natural ones, definitely have to go to Havana. The historic center of the city houses an incredible amount of historical and cultural attractions. The very first settlement on the site of the Old Town was founded by the Spaniards in the early 16th century. The center of the historic district of Havana is the Malecon. It was founded in 1902; the length of the promenade is about 5 km. This is where the most prestigious hotels in the city, popular casinos and restaurants, as well as some amazing monuments and an observation tower of the 18th century are situated. Complete article
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Grand Canyon National Park, USA
Grand Canyon National Park, USA
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Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is also among the world's foremost attractions. The Grand Canyon situated there is one of the natural wonders of the world. The area of the national park is 4 927 square km. The southern region is the most visited. The national park was founded in 1919. In recent years, it was annually attended by 5 million people. Complete article
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Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza, Mexico
Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza, Mexico
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Ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, located in the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the most visited attractions in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of travelers come to the Mayan cultural center to stroll through its streets, admire the mysterious pyramids and unique places of worship. According to scientists, the city was founded in the 7th century BC. Complete article
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Historic District of Old Quebec, Canada
Historic District of Old Quebec, Canada
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Quebec's Historic District is also famous for its unique monuments, which have no analogues in the world. The construction of this part of the city began in 1608. As many hundreds of years ago, the territory of the historic district is divided into the Upper and Lower Town. At the very beginning, the Upper City was a political and religious center, while the Lower Town housed craftsmen and merchants. Complete article
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Archaeological Site of Panama Viejo and Historic District of Panama, Panama
Archaeological Site of Panama Viejo and Historic District of Panama, Panama
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Panama, the capital of the eponymous state, has a picturesque historic district. Panama Viejo is a great old city that was once destroyed by pirates. The city was founded on the Pacific coast as far back as 1517. At that time, it was the utmost European city of the continent. Since its founding, Panama Viejo had a single meaning. It was an important defensive point of the trade route from Peru to the Old World. It was used for transporting precious metals and treasures of the Incas. Complete article
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Independence Hall, USA
Independence Hall, USA
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One of the main attractions of Philadelphia is Independence Hall. That’s an outstanding architectural and historical monument. In this building in 1776 the Declaration of Independence, and later the US Constitution were signed. Construction of the magnificent Georgian building begun in 1732, but was completed only in 1753. Complete article
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Earliest 16-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, Mexico
Earliest 16-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl, Mexico
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Popocatepetl is one of the most important natural attractions of Mexico. The height of this active volcano is 5 426 meters, but it is famous not because of scale. Several ancient monasteries that are considered the historical heritage of world significance, have survived on the slopes of an active volcano. Complete article
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Rideau Canal, Canada
Rideau Canal, Canada
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Among the important public landmarks of Canada, a special place is occupied by the Rideau Canal that connects Ottawa and Kingston. Rideau is the oldest channel continuously operating in North America. Its opening took place in 1832. The channel length is 202 km, it is able to handle ships over 27 meters long and up to 8 meters wide. Complete article
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, USA
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, USA
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The National Historical Park in Chaco Canyon in New Mexico is one of the most important sites in the world in terms of archeology. The park is about 137 square km. Researchers found that Chaco Canyon was a flourishing center of the Anasazi culture. Archaeologists discovered the ruins of the biggest constructions, which were built by hand. Complete article
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Taos Pueblo Village, USA
Taos Pueblo Village, USA
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Many travelers are attracted to the United States by an opportunity to explore the authentic Indian settlement. One of such places is the Taos Pueblo. It is located in New Mexico, near the town of Taos. The Taos Pueblo community is considered one of the most hidden and conservative in the country. The main symbol of the settlement is a multi-storey residential complex built of clay. It divides the Rio Pueblo river into two parts. Complete article
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Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, Mexico
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, Mexico
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Fans of walking along historical sites will be able to visit the pre-hispanic city of Teotihuacan, which is located not far from Mexico City. The exact age of the abandoned city is unknown. According to scientists, it could reach the area of 28 square km, the population was about 200 000 people. The enormous scale, elaborate design, and preserved ruins of the once majestic buildings testify to the fact that the city has flourished over the years. It came to desolation in the middle of the 7th century AD. Complete article
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Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquis, Costa Rica
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquis, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is also ready to surprise travelers with unusual sights. One of the major mysteries of the country are stone spheres. In total, there are about 300 of them. They can be seen at Kiko peninsula and on Cano Island. The mysterious balls of limestone, sandstone or gabbro vary in size. Some of them are only about an inch in diameter, while others reach two meters in section and weigh over 15 tonnes. Complete article
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