Unofficial Wonders of the World: Hidden in Argentina's Delta is a Floating Island that Seems to Defy Nature
The El Ojo's movements make sure its 'shore' keeps changing base (Credit: Facebook) The make-up of this 'island' is pretty humbling for starters. The unanchored mass of land can best be described as a floating mat or a bog made of tangled roots, matted grass, rushes, mud and decaying plant matter. The water under it carries relatively sloe moving water currents. Coupled with the wind pushing against the build up of natural matter it is precisely what causes the island to spin to its own rhythm, on its own axis. The circular - and almost eerily perfect shape here, too has a logical explanation behind it. The island rotates and scrapes against against the edges of its surrounding basin. This constant friction has gradually eroded both the island as well as the lake bank into the geometrical anomaly we see today. You might think what could be so eerie about a floating circle within a circle - but we must remind you here that while natural miracles are very real, geometric perfection is necessarily an anomaly. As a matter of fact, for years, the internet has been rife with conspiracy theories about El Ojo allegedly being a site for UFO activity and more such adjacent unearthly phenomenon. And that, is all a matter of your belief systems. Also Read: Unofficial Wonders of the World: Antarctica's Blood Falls Looks like a Horror Movie Scene - But Science Explains It Technically, yes, you can pay a visit to El Ojo. Realistically speaking though, it will make for one tedious voyage. It's location runs deep into the dense, marshy swampland of the Parana Delta in the Buens Aires Province of Argentina. Its exact location is near Campana and Belen de Escobar, roughly 50 kilometres from Buenos Aires. Also Read: Unofficial Wonders of the World: Thailand's Otherworldly Naka Cave Preserves the Lore of a Serpent King Frozen in Stone From a logistical standpoint, seeing as the island itself in uninhabited and underdeveloped, there are no official tourist paths, docks, visitor centres or paved roads leading to the island. And practically speaking, its most damning aspect is something that is best viewed aerially. Still, local adventure guide options and specialised eco tours of the Parana Delta and the adjacent marshlands may assist with deep swamp treks or boat (kayak) excursions. Most importantly, seeing El Ojo in front of your eyes is a physical toil that demands extreme endurance. And on that note we say, some mysteries are best marveled over from afar. Travel News - Find latest news and tips based on Indian and World travel including top 10 travel destination, tourism information, how to reach visit and more at Times Now. Aalokitaa Basu is a writer and Senior Copy Editor whose work explores the intersection of lifestyle, culture, beauty, wellness, and self-possession. H... View More





