INCREDIBLE PLACES HIDDEN IN OUR PLANET

The stairs to heaven (Hawaii)
These impressive views correspond to the Haiku Stairs, located north of Oahu, the most populated island in Hawaii. Located on Mount Pu'u Keahi A Kahoe, they have no less than 4000 steps to make the complete tour. A route that was closed due to lack of use in 1987, but which still serves as a claim for intrepid tourists and hikers.

They were built in 1942 by the United States Navy, which during the Pacific War installed a top-secret radio station for war purposes.

No travel agency would propose this route, as well as being closed is quite dangerous. Still, many hikers dare to do it. If you are one of those brave people, it is essential that you go with someone who knows the area, because there are stretches of great difficulty.

Lofoten Islands (Norway)
These islands are known for their natural beauty. They are located in the province of Nordland (Norway), above the Arctic Circle.

With areas deeply cut by the fjords, it is characterized by its mountains and peaks, as well as by stunning beaches, islets bathed by the open waters of the ocean and by having the largest coral reef in deep water with 40 km in length (Arrecife de Røst ).

The archaeological remains found in the area place them in the early Viking age.

Its main source of income is fishing, specifically cod, which they export to a large part of Europe. It is also a must for lovers of mountain sports.

Magnetic Hill, el lugar dónde no se sabe si los coches suben o bajan
Aunque hay varios puntos de este tipo distribuidos por todo el mundo, el Magnetic Hill de Moncton es uno de los más llamativos y es la tercera atracción natural más visiitada de Canadá.

A esta clase de lugares se las conoce como Gravity Hills (Colinas de Gravedad) o Magnetic Hills (Colinas Magnéticas).

Magnetic Hill, the place where it is not known if cars go up or down
Although there are several points of this kind distributed around the world, the Magnetic Hill of Moncton is one of the most striking and is the third most visited natural attraction in Canada.

These kinds of places are known as Gravity Hills or Magnetic Hills.

There are many videos where you can see how cars without driver, or with no handling of this, the vehicles seem dragged uphill as if an invisible force pulls them. There are many who have attributed as a reason a magnetic disturbance of the area and even supernatural causes, but the reality is much simpler.

This is due to an optical illusion that occurs when we do not have a defined horizon. Therefore, gives the impression that the car rises when the truth is that it is going down. The illusion is so strong in some places that it is impossible to apply reasoning, but in reality it has no more mystery than this explanation.

Salt mine of Turda (Transylvania)
The Salina Turda has been exploited without interruption from 1075 to 1932. It was in the 90s when it became a popular tourist spot at no less than 80 meters deep.

It is located in the heart of Transylvania and surpasses all geek expectations. In addition to guided tours, it has a gym, televisions and internet access. It also has a stunning panoramic elevator, playground, bowling lanes, minigolf, soccer field, badminton courts, pool tables, table tennis and even a Ferris wheel. As if this were not enough, an amphitheater with a capacity for 180 spectators whose seats are electrically heated has been carved into the salt. Conferences, concerts and all kinds of shows are held. There is also a lake with an island in the center of salt where you can navigate with boats.

The saline has a constant temperature that ranges between 10º and 12º and covers an area of ​​45 km2. It is 250 m thick and the composition of its rocks is 99% pure halite (NaCl).

Jericoacoara (Brazil)
This is a perfect place for nature lovers. Its streets are paved with sand, the beaches stretch for miles everywhere and has natural paradises that will leave you with your mouth open. As a result, electricity arrived in this small municipality only 20 years ago.

You can only get to this place with authorized vehicles, and there are many tourists who have decided to stay for longer than planned and even to live. Affectionately known as "the Northeast paradise", in its beginnings it was a small fishing village. Today locals, tourists and fans of windsurfing, kitesurfing and lovers of capoeira meet.

Apostle Islands (Wisconsin)
The Apostle archipelago covers 117 acres with 22 islands of which only one is inhabited. The rest is a natural paradise known to be the largest mass of fresh water in the world.

The archipelago is known for its historical lighthouses, its marine caves and for possessing a nature that has not been touched by man. Native populations of black bears, bald eagles and more than 200 species of migratory birds come together.

The most popular way to cross them is through cruises, although you can also hire a boat with captain included that will take you to each of them and let you explore them several hours.

Wai-O-Tapu (New Zealand)
This colorful natural volcanic park is located in New Zealand and is the 'wonderland' geothermal with lots of thermal manifestations.

The region stretches for eight kilometers in which collapsed craters, pools of water and mud and fumaroles can be seen.

Among the most famous craters can be found the devil's dwelling, with high concentrations of sulfur that form yellow crystals, that of the rainbow, with a lot of colors thanks to the iron oxide that has accumulated in the pumice walls of the crater, the pale yellow terrace, formed by quartz from the Champagne pool or the Jean Batten geyser that can reach three meters in height.

The well of Thor (Oregon)
The well of Thor, also known as 'the door to the underworld', is a lake located in Cape Perpetua, Oregon (USA) where great characters of photography meet frequently.

It is a natural source of salt water laden with legends. They say that the one who looks inside, disappears. Applying skeptical theory ... this is not unusual. If you look out, no one else will ever see you again because of the simple fact that in this place the force of the sea is capable of sucking an elephant before it gives you time to blink.