And it is the place in Argentina that appears among the Seven Wonders of the World in 2023, according to Condé Nast magazine.

Six of the calls The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Surrender to the passing of the years. There is no more Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Nor the Lighthouse of Alexandria, nor Temple of ArtemisAnd nor the Colossus of Rhodes, and Statue of Zeus at Olympus Nor the shrine of Halicarnassus. On this planet, of all of them, only The Great Pyramids of Giza. However, man never gets tired of looking for new wonders on earth.

It’s like this now The prestigious tourism magazine Condé Nast Traveler He searched for and selected the new Seven Wonders of the World, which they recommend to know or visit in this year 2023. Among them are completely natural places and landscapes that enter the human hand. But in relation to the Argentines it is necessary to say so One such great location chosen by the publication is located in Argentina.

Here, a list of all those incredible places Condé Nast Traveler Recommended to visit.

1. Mont Saint-Michel, France

that it Amazing Benedictine Abbey contained in the envelope Mont Saint Michelon the border between Normandy and Brittanytwo regions of France. Construction of this amazing temple started in 1023, exactly 1000 years ago, is in Gothic style and was known throughout the medieval universe as the Wonder of the West.

Perched atop a rocky outcrop, one kilometer offshore, in the middle of Mont Saint-Michel Bay, the abbey looks like something like a dream, straight out of a fairy tale. During low tide, you can walk barefoot to the building, crossing the vast sandy beaches that surround it.

The entire Gothic structure was completed throughout the year 500 years Pilgrims from all over the world came to visit it. Yes good The monastery is an architectural marvel In itself, the fusion with the sea and coastal landscape is what sets it apart from other similar works.

2. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

magazine Condé Nast Traveler She is of American descent, but was no stranger to Argentina’s devotion to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Thus, to present the natural wonders found in Patagonia in our country, the post plays in jest: “Argentina may have won the World Cup, but Lionel Messi isn’t the country’s only wonder.”

Next, the specialized tourism publication mentions the Perito Moreno glacier which, according to the magazine, is “considered by many to be one of the most beautiful glaciers on earth”. This icy beauty is located in Los Glaciares National Park, at the southern end of the Patagoniain the province Santa Cruz. It is a vast, irregular, turquoise wall of ice that covers more than 160 square kilometers and reaches nearly 60 meters in height.

The location was identified by the magazine as “strong”. A walk to a viewpoint, or a boat ride to the edge of the ice wall, are the suggestions made by the post, as well as listening to the “icebreaking thunder” when huge blocks of ice break and fall on the deep blue waters of Lake Argentino.

3. Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

Ola It is an exceptional place that combines history and cultural heritage. However, until recently almost no one had heard of it, let alone visited it. However, at the end of 2022, the site officially opened its doors to visitors, thus revealing a part of Arab history dating back more than 200,000 years.

this wonder of the world Located in the heart of the northwest’s desert Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Many of them have yet to be discovered. Excavations carried out so far have unearthed only five percent of the site. Hegra, one of the most important points of Al-Ula, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is famous for its massive tombs that have been carved out of the red sandstone cliffs. A maze of mud-brick houses makes up the old part of town AlUla, All covered in an earthy desert tone.

The place also has modern buildings that rival the history of the landscape and restaurants run by esteemed chefs such as Maria by award-winning chef Jason Atherton. Michelin star. The place is also located on top of the largest building in the world.

4. Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan

in a small kingdom Bhutanlocated in Himalayaslocated between china and india, Which is already a marvel in itself, it was found Tiger’s Nest Monastery or Paro Taktsangwhich has a special beauty. Perched on the edge of a cliff 4,800 meters above the Paro Valley, this is a complex of four Buddhist temples and other residential buildings, with whitewashed walls, bright red roofs, and blazing vaulted ceilings.

The monastery was built on the place where a cave is believed to be Guru Rinpoche, one of the founders of Buddhism in the region, meditated in the 8th century. It takes a two hour walk, always on a very steep surface, to get there. Once you reach it, “a part of the enlightenment that Rinpoche sought may also be lost to you,” says Condé Nast Traveler.

5. Cappadocia, Türkiye

Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Türkiye is rich in culture and heritage. In addition, it is home to one of the great natural wonders of the world: Cappadocia.

It’s an otherworldly stretch of massive rock spiers, known as “Fairy Chimneys,” streaked in shades of red and ochre with wind-sculpted capitals. Condé Nast Traveler calls it “one of the most surreal landscapes on Earth.” But what’s in it is what makes it Cappadocia Be really special.

Is this throughout the year 1200 BC c.. , people began to carve houses into the rock. But these are no ordinary caves. “The rock-cut houses of Cappadocia are like works of art, with detailed facades, doors, windows and staircases carved into the mountain interior. Entire cities have been dug underground like inverted skyscrapers,” says the magazine.

It is also possible to stay in one of those caves. There are even high-end boutique cave hotels, typical hot air balloon rides over the valley, and local vineyards. In a country like Turkey, steeped in mystery and legends, Cappadocia is perhaps the most attractive place of all.

6. The Lake District, Great Britain

There is a road leading From “coast to coast” in Britaindescribed as “one of the best rides in the world,” which 2023 marks its 50th year.

This walk stretches for 300 kilometers across the north of England, from St Bees in the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay in the North Sea, and has become the most famous hike in the country. There are many highlights, but undoubtedly the most beautiful is the part that crosses lake district.

This place, a British National Park, is full of wonders: Lake Windemere, the largest body of water in the park; Stock Ghyll Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country; Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England at 3,209 feet, among others.

William Wordsworth, One of the world’s greatest romantic poets said that Lake Grasmere was “the most beautiful place that man ever found”. Be that as it may, when touring this Lake District you will still hear this artist’s poems wandering among its landscapes.

7. Sardine race, South Africa

Every year, from May to July, tens of millions of sardines migrate along the wild coast of South Africa. The shoals can be up to 14 kilometers long.. The activity in the water is so intense that it can be seen from an airplane.

But sardines are only half the story, says Condé Nast Traveler. Following in their wake are dozens of great white sharks, killer whales, and many other predators that squirm them into tight bait balls to make them easier to catch. It’s a feeding frenzy on an epic scale.

Those who are brave enough to embark on an adventure of diving or snorkeling with sardines will be surrounded by a silver rope of fish trying to escape from the hungry jaws of their pursuers. But the predators’ mouths are clearly too busy hunting for sardines to care about the men and women swimming by. It is one of the most exciting underwater adventures on the planet.

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