Few know the “hidden jewel” of Bosnia and Herzegovina, home for thousands of species and plants over 300 years.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the least visited countries in Europe. In 2023, it had 1.7 million visitorsa residual number compared to 26.5 million from Portugal in the same year. The fault can be from Croatia, which “ate” the coastal part almost the whole of the region.
However, what many tourists do not know is that in this country of ancient Yugoslavia is the one that is known as the last jungle in Europe, already near the border with Montenegro.
The tropical rainforest of Peruwork is about 20,000 years oldexplains, which makes it one of the oldest natural areas in Europe.
According to the UNESCO website, which recognized it as a protected Nature Reserve, also called “European lung”, extends by 1434 hectares And it is home for more than 170 tree species and shrubs, as well as more than 1000 herbaceous plant species.
The forest is made up of huge foggy, open and pice, some with Over 300 years and that reach heights of 50 metros. There are still rare animals such as brown bears, wolves, lynice and wild boars.
The Skakavac waterfall forms in Peru’s, a mountain stream, in the primitive forest of Peru’s, is one of the waterfalls Higher in the country, about 75 meters high, and the forest has several Miradouns and places where it can walk and enjoy the landscape. A cheap option and out of tourist spotlight for nature tourism fans.
CAROLINA BASTOS PEREIRA, ZAP //
