Reserves in Belarus
The nature of Belarus is what mostly attracts the tourists to travel to the republic. Belarus has no access to the sea, are has not so many historical monuments, so the main point of attraction for most travelers is nature.
Ecotourism is the direction for the development of which Belarus has a great potential. The number of national parks and reserves in Belarus will thrill the amateurs of nature. The most famous natural enclave is located in the west, in the Brest region. This is the reserve «Belovezhskaya Pushcha». The reserve, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the most well-known brands of tourism in Belarus.
Besides the Belovezhskaya Pushcha in Belarus there are many other conservation areas. These are the National Park «Pripyatskiy» and the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, National Parks near the Lake Naroch and Braslav lakes, Nalibokskaya Pushcha. Each of these places is very unique, each of them has the opportunity for various types of recreation: from hunting with a camera to rural tourism.
By the way, rural tourism is one of the best ways to get acquainted with the nature of Belarus. Many farmsteads, scattered across the country, mainly along the borders of national parks, will be pleased to organize your vacation and to introduce not only the flora and fauna of Belarus, but also the culture and way of life of Belarusian villages.
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