Most surprising canyons in the world

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The canyons are truly among the greatest natural wonders of the Earth. Their rocky litters are the best place to find fossils, to study the history of the Earth and, of course, an uncreditable view. Here is a list of two 3 most important canons in the world.

Nestled between the majestic Jade Dragon snow mountain and the Haba mountain, the tiger gorge is one of the two deepest canyons in the world. It is located in Yunnan province, southwestern China. This 9.3-mile river compression canyon has a maximum depth of 3,790 meters.

This gorge was sculpted from the Yangtze River. There is a large rock located at the most narrow point of this river. Secondly, once a tiger used to jump across a 25 meter long river. From now on, the tiger-chamado desfiladeiro grinds through the gorge.

This incredible gorge is divided into three different sections: upper gorge, middle gorge and lower gorge. The narrowest part of the gorge is located in the upper gorge and is known as the “mouth of the gorge”. At the end of the gorge, you will see a 100-meter stretch of the river. The slide in the last section is very similar in comparison with other two sections. Along with excellent views, this gorge is one of the best places for hiking in the province of Yunnan.

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Bicaz Canyon, northeast of Romênia:
Bicaz canyon is the most spectacular gorge in Rome and part of the Bicazului Gorges National Park, located in the northeast of the country. Carved from the waters of the Bicaz River, this 6 km canyon connects Harghita County with Neamt County, in Rome. The narrow road that runs through the Bicaz Gorge is one of the most picturesque road passages in all of Europe.

The Bicaz canyon is surrounded by the high mountains of Suhardul Mare and Suhardul Mic. The limestone walls of the canyon include a series of incredible caverns. The surrounding area also has a series of small gorges including tributaries of the Bicaz River.

Verdon Gorge, Alpes-de-Haute Provence, France:
Verdon Gorge, located in the southeastern part of France, is considered the most beautiful canyon in Europe. The length of this canyon, 15 miles long and 700 meters deep, varies between 200 and 1500 meters. This incredible gorge dates back to the Triassic period (200-251 thousand years ago) and the beautiful Verdon River with turquoise-green waters flowed through it.

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With imposing limestone cliffs, deep valleys and an impressively colorful river, the Verdon Gorge is a paradise for visitors. It is also home to a variety of flora and fauna. Climbing is a popular tourist activity on the site. Walking or movement around the edge offers an uncreditable view of the Verdon Gorge. You can also enjoy canoeing, rafting, fishing, water skiing and paragliding in the Verdon Gorge.

Canhão de Colca, south of Peru:

Reaching a maximum depth of 4160 meters, Colca Canyon is the second deepest canyon in the world. It is located at the top of the Cordilheira dos Andes in southern Peru. With endless trekking routes, breathtaking views and many activities, the Colca Canyon is one of the main tourist attractions of Peru.

You can access the Colca canyon from the village of Chivay, it is not worth Colca. The walk can be difficult, but the views are dazzling. You will see incredible valleys, rich penhascos, a variety of animal and plant species in the Colca River.

Trekking is the best way to enjoy the deep Colca Canyon, twice deeper than the Grand Canyon. With an efficient guide, you can enjoy an excellent hike in Canyon Colca. This site is also rich in fauna. About them, the most famous are two Andean condors, two birds that most fly in the world. They can be seen in the Colca Gorge all year long. The Colca valley also includes thousands of terraces built by the Incas.

Copper Canyon, Chihuahua, northwest Mexico:
Copper cannon is truly a natural wonder of Mexico located in the state of Chihuahua in the country. In truth, it is a series of 6 majestic canyons that comprise a total area of 25,000 square miles. The copper gorge is deeper than the famous Grand Canyon of Arizona for more than 400 pesos.

The spectacular copper canion received or the name of its brilliant copper tom from its walls. Around the canyon, you will see incredible mountain peaks, subtropical forests and beautiful cachoeiras. The copper cannon also has a large variety of flora and fauna – it has 200 species of carvalho, 23 species of pinheiros, 290 species of migratory birds, 87 species of reptiles and some species of large mammals such as black ursos, spotted birds and lions.


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