The planet’s largest tropical rainforest deserves a shoutout, but did you know it spreads through eight countries? Indeed, Brazil is not the only place to experience its plethora of wildlife.
Any Tarzan fan will know that gorillas are intelligent creatures. Gorilla DNA is roughly 98% similar to that of humans. Thanks to conservation efforts and ethical tourism measures, you can track these fascinating animals in their natural habitat and observe their grace up close.
Costa Rica is another country applauded for its conservation. It is the first country in the world to reverse deforestation. From chasing waterfalls and zip lining over cloud forests, there is much to do here in the way of “epic-ness.”
This treat of an excursion is one of the most affordable on this list. The adventure starts at the trailhead, where you will climb for about five hours. Reach camp in time for sunset over the clouds before Volcano Fuego starts rumbling and spewing lava in the distance.