Guatapé, Colombia

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The Rock of Guatapé is one of the most important sights of the city. Travelers are drawn to the historic center as well. It is known for its colorful facades and the art pieces on pedestals. These are called "Zócalos". They often tell stories about life in the region. The city, with a population of 8,000, is about 2 hours away from Medellín airport.

Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming/USA

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The third largest thermal spring on earth and the largest of its kind in the U.S. is located in Yellowstone National Park. The basin is nearly 50 meters deep. Every minute, 2,000 liters of water with temperatures of 71 °C rise to the surface. Tourists love the springs both for the temperatures its vivid colors. These change depending on both the season and the microorganisms prevailing in the water.

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, China

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The mountains in Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in Gansu Province are sometimes referred to as Rainbow Mountains, and you will know why as soon as you see them. The rock formations shine in the most vibrant colors which are the result of minerals that permeate the surface. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the "Top 10 Geographical Wonders of the World". From May through October is the best time to visit. That is when the sun reflects particularly strongly and the colors are the most vibrant.

Burano, Italy

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This colorful destination is part of Venice. It is a 45 minute boat ride from the city. Today, Burano is known as the "most colorful island in the world." It is an Instagram hotspot. That was not its intended purpose back in the day. The colorful paint supposedly helped fishermen park their boats. Since each facade was painted differently, they were able to see where to anchor even at night, in the fog, or when under the influence. Today, the colorful island is a popular destination for trips.

Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel/Mauritius

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The African island of Mauritius is of volcanic origin. As a result, the ground on the island is of an unusual composition. This is particularly visible in the south western part of the island. One the main attractions of Mauritius is located there. The ground in the area called "Seven Colored Earth" is made up of different colors, as a result of the transformation and decomposition of basalt lava into clay minerals. By the way - the fairy tale of the "miraculous sand", which supposedly does not mix even when it rains, is not true.

Park Güell, Barcelona/Spain

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The 17-hectar park in the Gràcia district is considered Antoni Gaudí's most colorful work. He created it on behalf of the industrialist Eusebi Güell. Initially, a garden / city hybrid with 60 villas was planned. In the end, only three of them were built. One of them was turned into a school, another one accommodates the Gaudí Museum. The third one is privately owned and inhabited. It is free to visit one part of the park, however, the area that's more spectacular is only accessible with a ticket.

Lüderitz/Namibia

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The city by the bay was founded in 1883. Art Nouveau is the prevalent building style of the buildings. They date back to the times of German colonialism. "Nachtigal Street" is lined with particularly colorful buildings which present an exciting contrast to the more minimalist color palette of the desert. The ghost town of Kolmanskoop is only 10 kilometers away, by the way.