Thanks to the implementation of a coastal highway in the 1980s and the government's subsequent infrastructure investments, Natal is now the largest city in Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte. Visitors are drawn to its beautiful beaches, white sand dunes and a diverse cultural experience. The city also lays claim to having some of the cleanest air on the continent as well as the world's largest cashew tree, the Cajueiro de Pirangi, which produces roughly 70,000 nuts annually.
The River Ganges, flowing through India and Bangladesh, supports millions of people living in the river basin. In Hinduism, the river is considered the most sacred, and as a result it is in important element of many Hindu rituals and festivals.
Raleigh is the capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the state. It is home of the largest research park in the country, Research Triangle Park. Visit some of Raleigh's many universities, parks, museums and galleries, including the North Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina Museum of Art
Los Glaciares National Park is the largest park in Argentina. It's located in the Austral Andes, southwest of Santa Cruz, on the border of Chile. With stunning views of glaciers, lakes, and mountains, it's no surprise that Los Glaciares National Park is included on the bucket list of so many.
Orpheus Island is totally unspoilt and has its own National Park. Beautiful sunny beaches offer you total seclusion. You can also enjoy sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and coral viewing. A choice of beach-front bures or studios, along with some of the fines food and wine selections in Australia, make Orpheus a great choice for your island stop over.
On South Plaza Island, sea lions breed all along the low lying northern coast. These sheer cliffs are home for swallow-tail gulls and the beautiful red billed tropic birds. The landscape is dominated by optunia cactus trees. A look under each tree reveals a land iguana patiently waiting for a succulent cactus pad to fall.
Other Popular Destinations in Ecuador
Quito
Situated on the equator and nestled beneath an imposing volcano, the rugged, sprawling, and vibrant city of Quito offers adventure galore. A South American gem and Ecuador’s capital, Quito combines the best of its Incan and Spanish influences in fascinating cultural attractions, and the city’s surrounding natural beauty will surely astound you.
Galapagos Islands
Off the coast of Ecuador, the iconic and biodiverse Galápagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin’s nineteenth-century research expeditions on HMS Beagle, beckon you. This glittering archipelago, surrounded by vivid turquoise waves, abounds with stunning beaches and spectacular wildlife, perfect for the adventurous traveler.