Colombia

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catedral de sal de zipaquira

Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the earth's surface

The story of the Cathedral of Salt of Zipaquira is certainly one of persistence. The original cathedral was carved out of an active salt mine beginning in 1950. Inaugurated in 1954, the cathedral... »

Wonders of Salt, Curious Places of Worship, Outsider Architecture | Edited by Dylan

Caño Cristales

Caño Cristales, el rìo de los sueños en la Sierra de la Macarena, Meta

Caño Cristales has been referred to as the "river of five colors", "the river that ran away to paradise," and "the most beautiful river in the world." It is indeed a unique biological wonder. For... »

Watery Wonders, Extraordinary Flora | Edited by Dylan and retorno

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