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There are so many beautiful beaches around the world to explore. And you might have been in many of these amazing beaches. But, this is a completely different beach - a unique destination for the adventure lovers. Yes, we are talking about the Hidden Beach of Marieta Island in Mexico. It is small hidden beach located in the Marieta Island in Mexico.
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| The Hidden Beach of Marieta Island. |
The beach of Marieta Island is one of the most exclusive beaches in the world. Very few of the beautiful beaches around the world are as exclusive as the Hidden Beach of Marieta Islands. It is a unique beach and is regarded as one of the world's most attractive beaches. This incredible beach is located just a few miles off the coast of Mexico and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery of the island.
The Hidden Beach of Marieta Island is protected from the intrusion of the world outside as it is situated in an almost invisible location. This has made it one of the sought after destinations in the world. It has become one of the most famous beaches in the world in recent times. The invisible location of the beach has played a large role in making it so popular. The Hidden Beach remains hidden from the outside world and is only accessible through an underground water tunnel in the island.
However, the hidden nature of the beach is not the only important characteristic of the beach. It is also attractive as a beach, one of the most attractive beaches in Mexico. The water in the Hidden Beach of Marieta Island is crystal clear. The blue color of the beach water makes it even more attractive. It can be best described as a hidden gem.
Here are some of the amazing pictures of the exclusive beach - The Hidden Beach of Marieta Island in Mexico.
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| Blue water of the Hidden Beach in Marieta Islands. |
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| The Hidden Beach of Marieta Island from outside. |
Located in the high desert on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, Mono Lake is one of the most amazing lakes in the USA. This incredible lake is a large saline water lake about eight thousand feet above the sea level. Mono Lake is the oldest lake in North America. It was formed at least 700,000 years ago. It is a beautiful lake with magical limestone towers on the surface.
This incredible lake was formed as a terminal lake in a basin that has no outlet to the ocean. The lack of an outlet means water entering the lake from Eastern Sierra streams leaves only through evaporation. This, in turn, results in high concentrations of salts and minerals being left behind in the lake.
The most prominent feature of this lake is its incredible tufa towers emerging from the surface of the lake. The tufa towers are limestone towers and occur naturally in the Mono Lake. These limestone towers form from the reaction when underwater springs (rich in calcium) mix with the waters of the lake (rich in carbonates).
Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is one of the most amazing waterfalls in the United States of America. It is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Canyon in Colorado. The falls tumbles 181 feet down a solid cliff of granite making it a sight to look at. Seven Falls offer a breathtaking natural beauty with seven distinct falls and 224 steps. The natural scenery around the falls is also fascinating.
Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is made up of seven separate waterfalls. Each of these waterfalls have their own name and they are different from each other in nature too. The name of the seven beautiful falls are: 1) Ramona Falls, 2) Feather Falls, 3) Bridal Veil Falls, 4) Shorty Falls, 5) Hull Falls, 6) Weimer Falls, and 7) Hill Falls. All these mesmerizing waterfalls make up the big one - the Seven Falls.
Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is one of the most popular waterfalls in Colorado. Visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the falls from the Eagle's Nest viewing platform. The platform can be accessed via an elevator. One can also experience it up close via 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak. Either way, the visitors will get to see this long and amazing waterfall from a unique perspective. In the evenings, the falls are beautifully illuminated with different colored lights. For this reason, Seven Falls is most beautiful in the evening.
Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is made up of seven separate waterfalls. Each of these waterfalls have their own name and they are different from each other in nature too. The name of the seven beautiful falls are: 1) Ramona Falls, 2) Feather Falls, 3) Bridal Veil Falls, 4) Shorty Falls, 5) Hull Falls, 6) Weimer Falls, and 7) Hill Falls. All these mesmerizing waterfalls make up the big one - the Seven Falls.
Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is one of the most popular waterfalls in Colorado. Visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the falls from the Eagle's Nest viewing platform. The platform can be accessed via an elevator. One can also experience it up close via 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak. Either way, the visitors will get to see this long and amazing waterfall from a unique perspective. In the evenings, the falls are beautifully illuminated with different colored lights. For this reason, Seven Falls is most beautiful in the evening.
Thor's Well is a salt water fountain driven by the power of the ocean tide located in Cape Perpetua (a typical Pacific Northwest headland), Oregon. It is basically a deep hole in the rocks off a rough stretch of the Oregon coastline in the USA. As the waves crash in, it fills up, spouts water 20 feet in the air and overflows, before sucking the water back in and out to sea.
It is a pretty dramatic place to visit. This natural spectacle is at its best when it is the most dangerous to watch. Thor's Well is best seen approximately an hour before high tide to an hour after high tide.
Photo: Miles Morgan
Photo: Sheldon Nalos
It is a pretty dramatic place to visit. This natural spectacle is at its best when it is the most dangerous to watch. Thor's Well is best seen approximately an hour before high tide to an hour after high tide.
Havasu Falls is an amazing waterfall located within the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Grand Canyon National Park. This picturesque waterfall is a hidden gem of the great Grand Canyon. Havasu Falls is possibly the most famous and most visited of all the falls on Havasu Creek. The configuration of the falls is ever-changing and sometimes breaks into two separate chutes of water due to the high mineral content of the water.
The main chute of water drops about 100 feet (30 meter) over a vertical cliff into a large pool of blue-green water. The vibrant blue water contrasts against the striking red rocks of the canyon walls as Havasu Falls plunges into a wide pool of blue-green waters. Havasu Falls is well known throughout the world for the natural pools created by mineralization. Calcium carbonate and magnesium occur naturally in the waters of Havasu Creek. High calcium carbonate concentration in the water creates the vivid blue-green color and forms the natural travertine dams that occur in various places near the falls. And since the creek originates from a spring, the water rarely deviates from 21.1 C year round.
Havasu Falls can be reached in different ways including a 16 kilometer hike that starts at Hualapai Hilltop. Guided tours are also available from the local Havasupai tribe. You'll also find overnight lodges and camping grounds nearby.
The main chute of water drops about 100 feet (30 meter) over a vertical cliff into a large pool of blue-green water. The vibrant blue water contrasts against the striking red rocks of the canyon walls as Havasu Falls plunges into a wide pool of blue-green waters. Havasu Falls is well known throughout the world for the natural pools created by mineralization. Calcium carbonate and magnesium occur naturally in the waters of Havasu Creek. High calcium carbonate concentration in the water creates the vivid blue-green color and forms the natural travertine dams that occur in various places near the falls. And since the creek originates from a spring, the water rarely deviates from 21.1 C year round.
Havasu Falls can be reached in different ways including a 16 kilometer hike that starts at Hualapai Hilltop. Guided tours are also available from the local Havasupai tribe. You'll also find overnight lodges and camping grounds nearby.
Located just off the coastline of Morro Bay, in California, USA, Morro Rock is a volcanic plug. This amazing volcanic neck rises 581 feet (177 meter) above the sea at the entrance to Morro Bay Harbor. Morro Rock is connected with the shore by a causeway. Local people call it the Rock and it the Salinan and Chumash tribes consider Morro Rock to be a sacred site.
Morro Rock is protected as the Morro Rock State Preserve. For this reason, climbing on the rock is illegal for the general public. Even disturbing the birds around it is forbidden. One can only visit the area surrounding the base of the Rock. However, the Salinan and Chumash tribes have exemption to legally climb Morro Rock for an annual ceremonies.
Morro Rock is protected as the Morro Rock State Preserve. For this reason, climbing on the rock is illegal for the general public. Even disturbing the birds around it is forbidden. One can only visit the area surrounding the base of the Rock. However, the Salinan and Chumash tribes have exemption to legally climb Morro Rock for an annual ceremonies.
Located about 100 kilometers southeast of Seattle, in the United States, Christine Falls is an amazing waterfall. Christine falls has two waterfalls - a 32 feet (9.8 meters) high upper drop and a 37 foot (11 meters) high lower drop. The two drops make a total height of 69 feet (21 meters). Interestingly, there is a bridge between the two drops. Christine Falls is possibly best known for the bridge spanning above the lower drop.
Photo by Mr.Z-man
However, the bridge makes it almost impossible to photograph the two falls together. For this reason, the lower drop is more popular and more photographed. It is probably one of the most commonly photographed locations in the Mount Rainier area. The falls was named in honor of Christine Van Trump, the daughter of P. B. Van Trump, who accompanied her father on an ascent of Mount Rainier in 1889, at an age of just nine.
Photo by Daniel Ewert
However, the bridge makes it almost impossible to photograph the two falls together. For this reason, the lower drop is more popular and more photographed. It is probably one of the most commonly photographed locations in the Mount Rainier area. The falls was named in honor of Christine Van Trump, the daughter of P. B. Van Trump, who accompanied her father on an ascent of Mount Rainier in 1889, at an age of just nine.
Located in the southwestern part of of South Dakota, Badlands National Park is an amazing national park in the United States. The park is famous for its incredible rock formations and the undisturbed grass prairie. The park cover an area of 242,756 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires blended with the largest undisturbed mixed grass prairie in the country. Badlands National Park is host to perhaps the most scenic geology and landscape features in the United States.
The Badlands Wilderness protects 64,144 acres of the park as a designated wilderness area. The black-footed ferret, the most endangered land mammal in North America, is reintroduced in this area of the park. The highest point in Badlands National Park is the Red Shirt Table at 3,340 feet (1,020 meter) above sea level.
The area was authorized initially as Badlands National Monument on March 4, 1929. However, the monument was not established until January 25, 1939. Later the area was re-designated as a national park on November 10, 1978. Today, Badlands National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Dakota. It is home to an amazing geological landscape of rugged beauty.
The Badlands Wilderness protects 64,144 acres of the park as a designated wilderness area. The black-footed ferret, the most endangered land mammal in North America, is reintroduced in this area of the park. The highest point in Badlands National Park is the Red Shirt Table at 3,340 feet (1,020 meter) above sea level.
The area was authorized initially as Badlands National Monument on March 4, 1929. However, the monument was not established until January 25, 1939. Later the area was re-designated as a national park on November 10, 1978. Today, Badlands National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Dakota. It is home to an amazing geological landscape of rugged beauty.
Located in southwestern Utah in the United States of America, Bryce Canyon National Park is an amazing landscape. The major feature of the park is the beautiful Bryce Canyon. It is a collection of giant natural amphitheater created by erosion over the years. The canyon is regarded as one of Utah's most incredible natural attractions. Bryce Canyon National Park is also known for its brightly colored spires and hoodoos.
Bryce Canyon National Park is distinctive because of the amazing geological structures called hoodoos. Some of these hoodoos are up to 200 feet high and were formed by wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors.
Bryce Canyon National Park covers an area of about 145 square kilometers and lies at an elevation between 8,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. It is much higher than the elevations of nearby Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. Due to this higher elevation, Bryce Canyon National Park has a substantially different ecology and climate from the other two National Parks in Utah.
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most attractive national parks in the United States of America. However, the park receives relatively few visitors compared to Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. This is largely due to the fact that the park is situated in a remote location.
Bryce Canyon National Park is distinctive because of the amazing geological structures called hoodoos. Some of these hoodoos are up to 200 feet high and were formed by wind, water, and ice erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide spectacular views for park visitors.
Bryce Canyon National Park covers an area of about 145 square kilometers and lies at an elevation between 8,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. It is much higher than the elevations of nearby Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. Due to this higher elevation, Bryce Canyon National Park has a substantially different ecology and climate from the other two National Parks in Utah.
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most attractive national parks in the United States of America. However, the park receives relatively few visitors compared to Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. This is largely due to the fact that the park is situated in a remote location.
Located about halfway between Campeche and Merida in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Uxmal is a site of pre-Colombian city ruins of the Maya civilization. It is similar to Machu Picchu in Peru and Chichen Itza in Mexico. Visited by thousands of tourists annually, Uxmal is among the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. It is a world heritage site and is considered to be one of the most attractive archaeological sites in the world.
Uxmal is home to many astounding ruins that are still available. Covering an area of about 150 acres, it is home to magnificent examples of puuc architecture and construction. The Pyramid of the Magician is widely regarded as the most beautiful ruin of the site. It is a pyramidal building with rounded sides. The Pyramid of the Magician is 115 feet tall and is unusually steep, unlike other similar Maya buildings. Uxmal occupies a grassy savannah which is beautifully surrounded by forest.
Uxmal is believed to be the capital of a regional state that developed between 850 and 950 AD. However, the area is thought to have been inhabited as far back as 800 BC. Uxmal had an estimated population of about 25,000 at its peak. Today, it is considered to be among the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with Chichen Itza in Mexico.
Uxmal is home to many astounding ruins that are still available. Covering an area of about 150 acres, it is home to magnificent examples of puuc architecture and construction. The Pyramid of the Magician is widely regarded as the most beautiful ruin of the site. It is a pyramidal building with rounded sides. The Pyramid of the Magician is 115 feet tall and is unusually steep, unlike other similar Maya buildings. Uxmal occupies a grassy savannah which is beautifully surrounded by forest.
Uxmal is believed to be the capital of a regional state that developed between 850 and 950 AD. However, the area is thought to have been inhabited as far back as 800 BC. Uxmal had an estimated population of about 25,000 at its peak. Today, it is considered to be among the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with Chichen Itza in Mexico.
Located in the southern
Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Venezuela, Curacao is a beautiful Caribbean island. It is among the group known as the ABC Islands alongside Aruba and Bonaire. It is the largest island in the group measuring six miles wide and about thirty seven miles long. The island has a tropical savannah climate, with little rain and warm temperatures throughout the year. Travelers will enjoy the low humidity and frequent breezes penetrating the heat of the day.
Curacao features historic settlements, rugged landscapes, and endless opportunities for fun. It has become one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean for romantic travelers. Curacao has nearly 40 beaches, ranging from tranquil bays to secluded coves. The beaches are concentrated on the southern coast, especially the western side. Among the most popular beaches in Curacao include - Seaquarium Beach (Mambo Beach), Blauwbaai, Daaibooi and Playa Lagun.
Curacao is regarded as a paradise for scuba divers and nature lovers alike. Its protected reefs teem with marine life, providing excellent underwater playgrounds for scuba divers and snorkelers. Coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving can be reached without a boat. The southern coast of Curacao has calm waters and therefore it is home to the majority of diving locations. The coastline of Curacao also features bays and inlets, where boats are moored.
Curacao features historic settlements, rugged landscapes, and endless opportunities for fun. It has become one of the hottest destinations in the Caribbean for romantic travelers. Curacao has nearly 40 beaches, ranging from tranquil bays to secluded coves. The beaches are concentrated on the southern coast, especially the western side. Among the most popular beaches in Curacao include - Seaquarium Beach (Mambo Beach), Blauwbaai, Daaibooi and Playa Lagun.
Curacao is regarded as a paradise for scuba divers and nature lovers alike. Its protected reefs teem with marine life, providing excellent underwater playgrounds for scuba divers and snorkelers. Coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving can be reached without a boat. The southern coast of Curacao has calm waters and therefore it is home to the majority of diving locations. The coastline of Curacao also features bays and inlets, where boats are moored.
Located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia, Vancouver is regarded as the most beautiful city in Canada. It is a coastal seaport city nestled between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver is well known as an urban center surrounded by majestic nature, making it one of the most sought after destinations in North America. The city is frequently ranked as one of the best cities to live in.
Vancouver is located on the southwest corner of the mainland of British Columbia, and is bounded on three sides by water. The city offers both outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and the sophisticated amenities of a world-class city to its travelers. However, Vancouver is perhaps best known for its scenic natural beauty and the opportunities afforded by its natural environment.
Vancouver is one of the few places in the world where it's possible to ski in the mountains, windsurf in the ocean, and play a round of golf all in the same day. The surrounding snow-covered slopes are perfect for winter sports and breathtaking views of the city twinkling below. Vancouver is a great destination in itself, as well a great starting point for discovering the area's many outdoor activities.
Source: Wikipedia
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| Vancouver - English Bay |
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| Vancouver - Downtown |
Vancouver is located on the southwest corner of the mainland of British Columbia, and is bounded on three sides by water. The city offers both outstanding opportunities for outdoor adventure and the sophisticated amenities of a world-class city to its travelers. However, Vancouver is perhaps best known for its scenic natural beauty and the opportunities afforded by its natural environment.
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| Vancouver - Kitsilano Beach |
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| Vancouver - University of British Columbia |
Vancouver is one of the few places in the world where it's possible to ski in the mountains, windsurf in the ocean, and play a round of golf all in the same day. The surrounding snow-covered slopes are perfect for winter sports and breathtaking views of the city twinkling below. Vancouver is a great destination in itself, as well a great starting point for discovering the area's many outdoor activities.
Source: Wikipedia
Trunk Bay is a beautiful beach on St. John in the United States Virgin Islands. The beach is one of the Virgin Islands National Park's most famous attractions. Beautiful waters and wonderful white sand have made picturesque Trunk Bay one of the most popular beaches in the United States of America. One of the loveliest beaches in the Caribbean, it offers ideal conditions for diving, snorkeling, swimming, and sailing.
Trunk Bay is renowned for its 650 feet of underwater snorkeling trails. You can rent snorkel gear on the beach. However, the trail's chronic overuse has led to extensive coral damage along its path. Trunk Bay is considered the most beautiful beach on the island and often called the most pristine in the Caribbean.
Trunk Bay has sands white and sparkling, water crystal clear, little fish peeking at your toes, gently rolling swells or mightily pounding surf, all surrounded by coconut palms gracefully waving a welcome. Visitors can bask in the tropical sun, snorkel the underwater trail of reefs, or try their hand at underwater photography. Trunk Bay has been voted one of the most photogenic beaches in the Caribbean. The clean water and variety of colorful sea life promise spectacular photo opportunities.
Trunk Bay offers an amazing view and has consistently been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and has received similar recognition from different publications including the National Geographic Society. It is one of the most popular beaches on the island and draws tourists in droves. Its well-maintained facilities include a snack bar, showers and restrooms, and lifeguards. Trunk Bay is the only National Park beach on Saint John which requires a fee to visit.
Trunk Bay is renowned for its 650 feet of underwater snorkeling trails. You can rent snorkel gear on the beach. However, the trail's chronic overuse has led to extensive coral damage along its path. Trunk Bay is considered the most beautiful beach on the island and often called the most pristine in the Caribbean.
Trunk Bay has sands white and sparkling, water crystal clear, little fish peeking at your toes, gently rolling swells or mightily pounding surf, all surrounded by coconut palms gracefully waving a welcome. Visitors can bask in the tropical sun, snorkel the underwater trail of reefs, or try their hand at underwater photography. Trunk Bay has been voted one of the most photogenic beaches in the Caribbean. The clean water and variety of colorful sea life promise spectacular photo opportunities.
Trunk Bay offers an amazing view and has consistently been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and has received similar recognition from different publications including the National Geographic Society. It is one of the most popular beaches on the island and draws tourists in droves. Its well-maintained facilities include a snack bar, showers and restrooms, and lifeguards. Trunk Bay is the only National Park beach on Saint John which requires a fee to visit.
The Crazy Horse Memorial is a huge mountain monument complex in the Black Hills, in South Dakota, United States. It is an immense statue honoring the Lakota leader Crazy Horse and is under construction. The monument is being carved out of Thunderhead Mountain in the Black Hills. The Crazy Horse Memorial depicts Crazy Horse riding a horse and pointing into the distance. Once completed, it may become the world's largest sculpture.
The monument has been in progress since 1948 and is far from completion. The sculpture's final dimensions are planned to be 641 feet (195 meters) wide and 563 feet (172 meters) high. The head of Crazy Horse will be 87 feet (27 meters) high. The original sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski passed away in 1982, but his family remain heavily involved in the completion of the monument. The Crazy Horse Memorial is supposed to become the world's largest sculpture as well as the first non-religious statue to hold this record since 1967.
The largest monument in the world at the moment is the Spring Temple Buddha in China, which is 420 feet tall. However, once the Crazy Horse Memorial is completed, it will dwarf this by 140 feet. The Crazy Horse Memorial consists of the mountain carving, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Cultural Center. It is operated by the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, a private non-profit organization.
The monument has been in progress since 1948 and is far from completion. The sculpture's final dimensions are planned to be 641 feet (195 meters) wide and 563 feet (172 meters) high. The head of Crazy Horse will be 87 feet (27 meters) high. The original sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski passed away in 1982, but his family remain heavily involved in the completion of the monument. The Crazy Horse Memorial is supposed to become the world's largest sculpture as well as the first non-religious statue to hold this record since 1967.
The largest monument in the world at the moment is the Spring Temple Buddha in China, which is 420 feet tall. However, once the Crazy Horse Memorial is completed, it will dwarf this by 140 feet. The Crazy Horse Memorial consists of the mountain carving, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Cultural Center. It is operated by the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, a private non-profit organization.
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