Dendroseris neriifolia – one of the rarest trees in the world
Only two specimens of this tree are found in the wild. Even more endangered is Dendroseris gigantea – with only one sample in the wild!
Forest on Robinson Crusoe Island
Temperate forest with a unique level of endemism – out of 211 local plant species 132 are endemic – e.g. met only on this island. The dense forest is formed from trees that are not met anywhere else. Hundreds of endemic species of insects.
Alerce Milenario in Monumento Alerce Costero
Giant alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides I.M.Johnst.) with trunk circumference 11.4 m, diameter – 4.2 m, over 60 m tall.
Laja Falls
Beautiful, up to 35 m tall fall, consists of four parallel horseshoe shaped waterfalls with a total width – approximately 455 m.
Ventisquero Colgante Falls
One of the highest waterfalls in Chile and possibly – one of the most beautiful waterfalls worldwide. The water originates from the base of Ventisquero Colgante glacier and falls more than 350 m high with a single plunge. This is a rare sight, as above this giant waterfall is towering a wall of the blue glaciers.
Wonders of the Falkland Islands
Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of South America 🢖 Wonders of the Falkland Islands Territory Wonders of the Falkland Islands Highlights These islands are British overseas territory under the jurisdiction of United Kingdom. The landscape of the Falkland Islands is barren, with rocks and characteristic stone runs – stone-covered plains. In spite of this uninviting description, islands have their special charm. […]
Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley
The southernmost Anglican cathedral, constructed in 1892 on the site of an earlier church. Next to it stands an interesting monument – Whalebone Arch, made from jaws of two blue whales in 1933.
Monturaqui Crater
One of the most impressive impact craters in South America, created by a meteorite some 660,000 years ago. 350 – 370 m wide, up to 34 m deep.
Yungay – the driest place in the world
The driest place in the world without any signs of life. Only a few specific microorganisms – extremophiles – are present here. Some areas are rich with nitrates – easily soluble minerals that in other circumstances are consumed by organisms. Here rich nitrate deposits have been formed from atmospheric nitrogen, possibly by lightning.
Wonders of Chile
Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of South America 🢖 Wonders of Chile Territory Wonders of Chile Highlights The natural and man-made heritage of Chile is very diverse, also thanks due to the extreme length of the country extending from the driest deserts in the north to the most southern historical inhabited lands of the world in Patagonia. Highlights of Chile are: […]
