The Best UNESCO Sites to Visit

Cusco serves as the gateway to the Sacred Valley. It is the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Visit between May and September. These months offer the driest weather for exploring the high altitude terrain. Prepare for altitude sickness. Many travelers feel the physical effects of the thin air immediately upon arrival.

Angel Falls drops 979 metres from the Auyán-tepui mountain. It is located in the remote Gran Sabana region of Venezuela. Go between June and November. Higher rainfall during these months ensures the waterfall is at its most powerful volume. Getting here requires a multi-stage journey. You will likely need to take a small plane followed by a river boat trip.

This reef system stretches over 2,300 kilometres off the Queensland coast. It consists of billions of tiny coral polyps. The best months to visit are June through October. You avoid the peak of the tropical wet season and jellyfish season. The reef is enormous, making it visible from space. It supports a high volume of marine life.

The Shard is a 95-storey skyscraper in London. It was designed by architect Renzo Piano. Visit from May to September for the highest chance of clear visibility. London weather is notoriously grey and cloudy. The building serves as a mixed-use development. It is the tallest structure in Western Europe.

The Serengeti contains over 14,000 square kilometres of savanna. It is home to massive herds of wildebeest and zebra. Plan your trip between June and October. This aligns with the migration patterns and provides drier conditions for game drives. Poaching and deforestation remain ongoing threats to the park. The lion population is one of the largest in Africa.

This site contains 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. They formed following an ancient volcanic eruption. Summer months from May to September are the best times for a visit. You will experience longer daylight hours for walking the trails. It is located on the north coast of Northern Ireland. The area is a designated national nature reserve.

Skye is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides. It features rugged mountain scenery dominated by the Cuillin range. Visit in May, June, or September. You will avoid the peak summer crowds and the worst of the biting midge population. Historical occupation dates back to the Palaeolithic period. It has a long history of Norse-Gaelic clan influence.

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair. It uses wrought iron construction. May, June, September, and October offer mild temperatures. Avoid the height of summer if you dislike waiting in long security lines. It stands on the Champ de Mars. Millions of people visit the tower annually.

The Namib stretches over 2,000 kilometres along the Atlantic coast. It spans parts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. Travel between May and September. The temperatures are cooler and more comfortable for desert exploration. Elevation increases as you move inland from the Atlantic. It is considered one of the world's oldest deserts.

These islands are located in the Pacific, west of Ecuador. Charles Darwin studied the local endemic species here. June, July, August, December, and January are the best times to visit. These months align with varied wildlife breeding cycles. The archipelago has a population of over 33,000 people. It is a strictly protected area.