25 Most Incredible National Parks On Earth

Posted by , Updated on March 22, 2024

Ranging from the sandy beaches of Mexico to the towering peaks of New Zealand, national parks provide us with a haven away from our everyday routines. Here are the 25 most astonishing national parks across the globe!

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Göreme National Park, Turkey

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The “fairy chimneys” you see in this picture basically put this park on the map.

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Cinque Terre, Italy

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Beautiful beaches, amazing hiking trails, and amazing little villages, this national park has everything you could want!

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Los Roques Archipelago, Venezuela

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With some of the best snorkeling in the world, this Venezuelan archipelago consists of about 300 islands.

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Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

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Known for its mind boggling natural beauty, the mountain peaks and glaciers of this national park do not disappoint!

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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

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The piercing blue of the lakes is topped off by breathtaking waterfalls everywhere you look.

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Canaima National Park, Venezuela

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Speaking of waterfalls, nothing can beat the highest waterfall in the world – Angel Falls. Apparently it’s so high that water evaporates before it hits the ground!

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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

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It’s probably the most famous national park in Africa and is especially well known for its annual wildebeest migrations.

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Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway

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With amazing alpine lakes and unforgettable waterfalls, this national park in Norway will bring you up close and personal with some amazing natural beauty!

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Grand Canyon National Park, USA

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The Grand Canyon is quite possibly the most famous park in the United States, and for good reason as it’s quite a sight!

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Jasper National Park, Canada

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The wildlife and scenery within the boundaries of this park will probably convince you that the Rocky Mountains are the greatest place on Earth.

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Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

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Dominated by the peaks that the park was named after, to see the peaks through the fogginess of typical Patagonian weather can be quite surreal.

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Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

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Just in case you were wondering that is a tree in the corner with sand dunes behind it. Yes, sand dunes.

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Guilin and Lijang River National Park, China

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Quite possibly one of the most surreal and dreamy places on Earth, the Li River is surrounded by epic peaks and quaint little villages.

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The Everglades, USA

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Although you’ll have to watch out for the alligators, the sunsets are worth it!

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The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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Cool fact of the day for you – the Great Barrier Reef is the only structure composed entirely of living organisms that can be seen from space!

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Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania

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The highest mountain in Africa is surrounded by some of the most amazing wildlife viewing in the world.

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Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

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There’s a reason it’s called Glacier National Park…just look at all those glaciers!

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Yellowstone National Park, USA

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Yellowstone is actually the world’s first national park (legally speaking), and it is also North America’s largest volcanic area.

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Pantanal Matogrossense, Brazil

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The world’s largest wetland and second largest ecosystem (outside of the Amazon) is a great place to see the diversity of wildlife that calls Brazil home.

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Banff National Park, Canada

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Known as the crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies it won’t take long for you to figure out why!

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Iguazu National Park, Argentina/Brazil

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It’s not the highest waterfall in the world but the surrounding walkways make it one of most tourist friendly.

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Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

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With lava, jungles, and hidden lakes there’s not much here that doesn’t scream paradise!

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Tulum National Park, Mexico

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Strewn along the beaches of this tropical paradise are amazing and somewhat spooky Mayan ruins.

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Rapa Nui National Park, Chile

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Known for the huge stone statues that litter its hilly landscape, Easter Island is home to one of the most interesting national parks you’ll ever visit.

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Yosemite National Park, USA

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Surrounded by snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, and lush green wilderness, Yosemite is one of the most beautiful national parks in North America.