What is the secret of the canyons? These powerful giants are stunningly beautiful, which is why they are so loved by tourists. They appeared as a result of natural processes, when the earth for millions of years was eroded by river flows, forming many gorges. In our TOP today there are ten of the deepest canyons on the planet.
Fish River Canyon, Namibia
- Depth: 550 m.
Do you like fishing? Welcome to the River Canyon of Namibia - a place with spectacular real-world visualizations of pristine natural beauty! It is striking in its size, in some places reaching a width of 27 kilometers. The canyon continues to form, especially during the rainy season. Despite the abundance of unsafe rocks, tourists regularly come here to take pictures against the backdrop of impeccable landscapes.
Tara River Canyon, Montenegro
- Depth: 1300 m.
It is the largest canyon in Europe. Tourism is developed in this area, since the nature of the canyon is unique, it is distinguished by a rich flora and fauna, the Crna Poda forest and the Baylovich Sige waterfall . It has an impressive depth, and the river that formed the canyon is considered one of the main attractions of Montenegro. The most dangerous road of the Balkan Peninsula passes here, connecting the southern and northern parts of the country.
Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
- Depth: 1372 m.
The canyon, overgrown with lush vegetation, has the status of the greenest gorge in the world. This is a popular tourist route in South Africa. In ancient times, the area was inhabited by Swazi tribes.
Antelope Canyon , Colorado, USA
- Depth: 1800 m.
Not far from the Grand Canyon, there is another equally attractive Antelope Canyon in Colorado. It belongs to the Navajo Indian Reservation. Tourists can get here only by paying a fee and hiring a guide. The beautiful rock formations attract photographers. The canyon continues to form under the influence of rain.
Grand Canyon Colorado, USA
- Depth: 1800 m.
An outstanding natural landmark in the United States and around the world, the most famous and largest canyon on the planet, sung in fiction, captured in many American westerns. The natural monument is the result of years of soil erosion by the Colorado River. Millions of tourists annually choose this particular canyon to visit. This is a habitat for a large number of rare animals, birds and fish.
Copper Canyon, Mexico
- Depth: 1879 m.
The Mexican Copper Canyon should not be overlooked when ranking the canyons. The attraction includes 6 gorges. It owes its name to the Spaniards, who, while developing this territory, made a mistake, mistaking red moss and lichen for deposits of copper ore. It has its own ecosystem, it is inhabited by rare animals and a large number of birds.
Cotahuasi Canyon, Peru
- Depth: 3535 m.
Two mountain ranges in Peru - Solimana and Kopuna - are separated by the deep Kotausi canyon. This is a hard-to-reach area with stunning views. Despite the difficulties of arriving at the territory of the canyon, tourists from all over the world are ready to overcome this path in order to see with their own eyes the beauty of the area, hot springs and waterfalls.
Colca Canyon, Peru
- Depth: 3400 m.
The high seismic activity of two Peruvian volcanoes provoked the formation of a canyon, which is popular with tourists, rafting and mountain biking enthusiasts. Once upon a time, the ancient Incas cultivated grain in this area. One of the Kolka districts looks like an unusual plateau, on which a tropical climate has been established, palm trees grow, and around there are snow-capped mountain peaks. Also, the canyon is the habitat of condors.
Kali Gandaki Canyon, Nepal
- Depth: more than 6000 m.
Nepal is rich in high mountains, sights and deep canyons. For centuries, the Kali River has worked to create the Gandaki Gorge. Its depth is not known for certain. It is gloomy and mysterious, located among the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. It is a sacred place for the people of Nepal.
Tsangpo Grand Canyon, PRC
- Depth: more than 6000 m.
We got close to the TOP leader. His homeland is Tibet. The depth of the Tsangpo canyon exceeds the mark of 6,000 m, and it also has an impressive length of 504 km. The Tsangpo River flows along the bottom of the gorge, so this place was chosen by rafters. A unique ecosystem has been forming in the canyon for centuries; it is rich in flora and fauna.
