9. San Juan Parangaricutiro, Mexico
San Juan Parangaricutiro is located in Michoacán. This village was nearly totally flooded with lava during a volcanic eruption in 1943. Now all that’s left of the hamlet is the top portion of the church.
Its bell tower remains standing amidst the lava fields from the Paricutin volcano. You can take a horseback ride over the black slopes to the famous spectral church from the neighboring village of Angahuan.
10. Horta, Barcelona
You can spend some time with the famous greek gods at the lovely Labyrinth Park of Horta. Time stands still in these secret gardens. Only 750 tourists at a time are permitted in this park in order to better preserve the place.
Highlights include a maze with a sculpture of the legendary love god Eros, and pavilions containing sculptures of additional gods. There are also flower gardens, ponds, and a waterfall.
11. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil
Enter another world. Travel to this remote region of north-eastern Brazil and explore an extraordinary environment of crystalline lakes and rolling sand dunes in this otherworldly national park. You can take tours of this park via four-by-four or boat. If you wish to spend time seeing the freshwater lagoons there then the best time to visit is between July and September when they’re at their fullest.
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