Due to quartz crystal deposits that reflect light as if it was a mirror, Chapada dos Veadeiros in Brazil is the Earth's brightest point as seen from space, according to NASA
The national park sits on top of an ancient plateau estimated to be around 1.8 billion years old, making it one of the oldest geological formations on the planet.
For millennia, the area has served as a refuge for various plant and animal species during climate changes, and it continues to be vital for maintaining the biodiversity.