The sights of the rainforest will make you wonder. You'll wonder how come they are so beautiful, how come the wildlife is so diverse and hopefully, why man continues to do it irreparable damage. The sights of the rainforest will prove they are among the most magical places on Earth.
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1. Eucalyptus Trees, Maui, Hawaii
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Are you ready to see extraordinary sights of the rainforest - and there are plenty outside of the Amazon Basin.
2. Parque Natural Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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Costa Rica leads the way in green holidays in the rainforest.
3. African Rainforest
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The African rainforest covers areas of Gabon, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, CAR, Togo, Ghana and Madagascar.
4. Rainforest Undergrowth
The rainforest floor is an incredible home for wildlife and plants.
5. Amazon, South America
Of course, there's plenty of water in the rainforests.
6. The Amazon, Ecuador
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The Amazon is the second longest river in the world but accounts for one-fifth of the world's total river flow.
7. St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
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Many of the Caribbean islands have areas of rainforest.
8. Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
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Trees that literally disappear into the clouds.
9. Hot Springs, Costa Rica
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Hot springs occur in rainforests in areas of past (and present) volcanic activity.
10. El Yunque, Puerto Rico
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The only tropical rainforest in the USA.
11. St. Lucia
St. Lucia's rainforest is concentrated around La Soufriere volcano.
12. Panama
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This picture shows just how dense the foliage grows in the rainforest.
13. Pacuare River, Costa Rica
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White water rafting or river cruising are fabulous ways to enjoy views of the rainforest.
14. Borneo Rainforest Canopy Walkway
Another fabulous way to see the rainforest.
15. Amazing Jungle inside Hang Son Doong Cave
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Han Son Doong in Vietnam is the world's largest cave and was only discovered in 2009.
16. Coramba Rainforest Reserve, Australia
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An incredible spiral tree.
17. Daintree Rainforest, Australia
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Australia's rainforest is one of the most pristine and unique on Earth. 80% of its flora and fauna is found nowhere else on the planet. The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland is also considered the oldest rainforest on Earth.
18. Grenada
Grenada’s rainforest may be small but it’s still spectacular.
19. Dominica
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Dominica is considered the "Nature Island" of the Caribbean.
20. Sunshine
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The play of light is the rainforest is a photographer's dream.
21. Cape Tribulation, Australia
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When the rainforest meets the ocean, it makes for fabulous beaches.
22. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
The trees of the rainforest have a sense of drama.
23. Hana Rainforest, Maui
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Hawaii would be stunning enough but the rainforest adds more (and more).
24. River Amazon near Manaus, Brazil
It always amazes me how from the air the Amazon looks so blue, yet when you're on it, it's a dirty muddy brown.
25. Waterfall in Amazon Rainforest
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The Amazon has thousands of tributaries, streams and waterfalls.
26. Mount Tamborine Rainforest, Australia
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Amazing isn't it?
27. The Amazon Basin, Brazil
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You could never tire of rainforest views like this.
28. Canaima National Park, Venezuela
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This is the base of Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world.
29. Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Australia
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The vegetation and foliage is even more lush around the pools.
Mossman Gorge is a stunning natural wonder located in the Daintree Rainforest of Australia. It features crystal clear waters surrounded by lush vegetation and stunning foliage. The perfect pool is located in the middle of the gorge and is a popular spot for swimming and taking in the beauty of the area. The area is home to a variety of native wildlife, including cassowaries, tree frogs, and a wide variety of birds. The Mossman Gorge is also a great spot for hiking, with trails winding through the gorge and leading to spectacular views. Visitors to the area can also learn about the local Aboriginal culture, with traditional dreamtime stories and cultural activities available.
30. Las Pozas, Mexico
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The rainforest is home to all sorts of mysterious places, including Las Pozas. Built between 1948 and 1984 by Edward James, it’s home to pools and steps and surreal sculptures.
31. Borneo Rain Forest
The rainforest on Borneo was so inaccessible for many years, it is one of the areas where numerous new species of plants and animals are found more regularly than other areas of forest.
32. Millaa Millaa Falls, Tablelands, Australia
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The tree fern looks like a huge umbrella.
33. Englishman's Bay, Tobago
I can personally attest to the joy of lying on a beach backed the rainforest. Called the "Jewel of Tobago", this is even more fabulous in real life.
34. Clinton Valley, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
The big difference between Norway's Fjordland and New Zealand's Fiordland (no it's not the i vs j),is that it's rainforest in New Zealand. Norway's forests are temperate or evergreen.
35. Ituri Rainforest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The Ituri River eventually flows into one of Africa's mighty rivers, the Congo.
37. Kaieteur Falls, Guyana
Get ready for it - Kaieteur Falls are about 4 times as high as Niagara Falls.
38. Mt. D'Ambre National Park, Madagascar
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I love how there are so many varieties of plants and trees crammed in together.
39. The Archipelago of the Anavilhanas, Brazil
The combination of river and rainforest gives us spectacular scenery.
40. Rainforest Canyons
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Can you imagine how surreal it would be traveling through here.
41. Bahía De Banderas, Jalisco, Mexico
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Lie back on the sand and listen to the lap of the waves and the sounds of the rainforest.
42. Equatorial Guinea
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Could it be any more dense?
44. Waikaremoana, New Zealand
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It's so dark, it's so mystical.
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