Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures: Remote Villages of the WorldDo they still exist? Of course! Even though we live in a globalized world where technology has put everything at our fingertips, there are still places far from the madding crowd.
Would you like to explore some of these remote places, ideal destinations for getting away from it all? That's what today's article is about.
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
Ittoqqortoormiit is a remote settlement on the east coast of Greenland, with a mountainous backdrop of snow-capped peaks and frozen waters all around most of the time.
No more than 10 people live here. 350 people, and a few who come and go during hunting season. It can only be reached by helicopter. although some regularly arrive ships with supplies.
The people It was founded in 1925 by Danish explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen and a small group of 80 Inuit individuals who traditionally hunted polar bears, Arctic foxes, whales and other animals in the area.
While the settlement is not ancient at all, archaeologists have found traces of early settlements of the Inuit people that date back centuries.
Summers in the Arctic are short, and only last two months of the year, between June and July. It's during these two months that you can navigate the fjord system, because the ice returns here between October and November, and the entire area is closed to cruise ships.
Then again, at the beginning and end of summer the weather conditions make it possible to see the wonderful Northern Lights in the region. If you decide to visit this remote village of the world you can learn about their history in the Scoresby Exhibition, a collection that reflects local Inuit history.
Between August and October, there are expeditions that take you here, organized by Oceanwide Expeditions.
Hana, Maui, Hawaii
In the remote east of the Maui Island, Hawaii, There is this remote town called Hana. Quiet, relaxed, with spectacular beaches and a population of around 700 inhabitants
The route that leads here is more famous than the town itself. It is called Road to Hana and walk 84 kilometers from Kahului, a stretch that takes between two and four hours by car. It's not as smooth as there are narrow bridges, some sharp curves, and at times the road is one-way.
The so-called Hana Highway has 620 curves and 59 bridges But it is tremendously beautiful as it passes through waterfalls, tropical forests, ponds and some wonderful sea views, so stopping is a must.
Hana is a typical Hawaiian people, with some interesting historic buildings, and a couple of spectacular beaches that are a paradise. There's even a black sand beach, Waianapanapa State Park, where you can also snorkel.
And if you go 16 kilometers further, heading south, you reach the waterfalls named after Pools of Oheo, with a series of ponds located at different levels, or walk and reach the 122 meters high to enjoy the view of the Waimoku Falls.
Coober Pedy, Australia
This XNUMXth-century remote village is in the state of South Australia, in the Australian Outback. It is a old mining town dedicated to opal mining. In fact, it is known as the capital of Oz.
Here most of its inhabitants live in the dugouts, holes in the ground away from the sun and high temperatures. It's quite picturesque, if you like the desert style...
How do you get to Coober Pedy? By plane or by taking an eight-hour drive along the Stuart Highway from Adelaide. It doesn't offer much, but it's a remote town in the world.
Iruya, Argentina
El north argentine It has colorful landscapes that are very, very different from the lake landscapes of the southern Patagonian lands. The north is indigenous, it is Quechua, it is Inca, and it is all the indigenous peoples who populated and populate these American lands. And in the Argentine province of Salta There is Iruya.
The remote village of Iruya is at 2780 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Sierra de Santa Victoria, just 307 kilometers from the provincial capital, within the Yungas Biosphere Reserve.
Iruya is a village lost in the heights, surrounded by two rivers, with colonial buildings, narrow streets, and spectacular views. It is a traditional town where time flows more slowly, despite the tourists who come to see its adobe and stone architecture.
Iruya It was founded in 1753, in lands inhabited by descendants of the Incas, and even today you can visit some ruins in the surrounding area. Today Iruya It is inhabited by just over 1500 people.
Among its tourist attractions there are a couple of great viewpoints (the Iruya Viewpoint and the Condor Viewpoint), the old Church of Iruya, from the 18th century, the Popular Museum of Iruya and the ruins of Titiconte, about 5 kilometers away.
A good time to visit Iruya is the first weekend of October, when the Patronal Feast of the Virgin of the Rosary. Although, you know, it's not easy to get there because the road is dirt. Is it beautiful? Absolutely beautiful!
Kalpa, India
On our list of unusual adventures It's Kalpa's turn, a small village in the Sutlejm Valley in northern India, in the Himalayas.
Kalpa is at a height of 2960 meters, at the base of the eternally snow-capped mountains of Kinnaur Kailash, with heights of over 6 thousand meters, between pine and apple forests.
In colonial times the village was called Chini, although today It is known for its temples and its landscapes, which is why distant travelers come to enjoy its tranquility. In fact, there are five places where you can spend the night.
The inhabitants of the village practice a syncretism of Hinduism and Buddhism, and among the attractive sites to visit, of course, there are many temples.
Inverie, Scotland
In this remote village of the Knoydart Peninsula, Scotland, they barely live 120 peopleThe Highlands are fantastic lands, no doubt about it.
Inverie is then on the northern shore of Loch Nevis, and can only be reached by a road that runs through 27 kilometers of mountainous terrain, or by ferry from Mallaig. Because of this remoteness, The town is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
In the village's narrow streets, there's a local-run pub, also listed in the famous Guinness Book of Records, and a handful of B&Bs, cottages for rent, and camping areas for tourists.
Of course these people are not the only ones remote villages of the world, but did you know them?