20 Place On Earth So Remote Few Humans Have Ever Set Foot There
Ever used an online map to “visit” a random corner of the globe, only to realize you’re still sitting on your couch, phone in hand? In an age of satellite imagery and instant flight bookings, it’s tempting to think every last patch of Earth is spoken for. But guess what? Some corners remain so untouched that you’d have better luck ordering pizza on Mars than finding a convenience store nearby. So, if you’re in the mood for some virtual escapism, here’s a look at twenty of the most remote and mysterious places on the planet.
Tristan da Cunha (South Atlantic Ocean)
Imagine living on a volcanic island thousands of miles from the nearest continent. That’s the reality for the handful of people who call Tristan da Cunha home.
As the world’s most remote inhabited island, Tristan da Cunha sports craggy cliffs, relentless ocean waves, and not a single shopping mall in sight. A cargo ship arrives just a few times a year, bringing supplies and the occasional visitor daring enough to make the journey.
The Darien Gap (Between Panama and Colombia)
The Pan-American Highway runs from the top of Alaska all the way down to Argentina…except for this stretch of dense jungle that refuses to be tamed. The Darien Gap is infamous among overlanders and adventurers for its swamps, rugged terrain, and wildlife that won’t exactly welcome you with open arms.
Trekking here is so challenging that most people simply detour around it by boat or plane.
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Socotra Island (Yemen)
Socotra is often described as looking like a set from a sci-fi movie—a place where dragon’s blood trees stand guard like alien umbrellas. This island, flung off the coast of Yemen in the Arabian Sea, boasts plant species you won’t find anywhere else.
Isolated for millions of years, it’s a living laboratory of evolution, with roughly a third of its plants existing only on Socotra.
Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia)
Stretching into the Pacific Ocean, Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula is a wild tapestry of volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs. Bears? Yes, lots. People? Not so many.
This is prime territory for nature photographers hoping to capture steam-spewing calderas and pristine salmon runs.
Pitcairn Island (South Pacific)
Remember “Mutiny on the Bounty”? The descendants of those infamous mutineers ended up here. Today, Pitcairn’s population hovers around a few dozen folks who pass the time farming, fishing, and trading handicrafts with the occasional cruise ship that stops by.
Internet? Limited. Access? By boat, if you dare the sometimes tempestuous Pacific seas.
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Kerguelen Islands (Southern Indian Ocean)
Nicknamed the “Desolation Islands,” the Kerguelens are so remote even most maps barely give them a second glance. There’s no permanent population aside from research station staff who rotate in and out.
Think roaring winds, chilly seas, and glaciers that look like they belong on another planet.
Vale do Javari (Brazilian Amazon)
Deep in the Amazon rainforest lies Vale do Javari, home to some of the largest concentrations of uncontacted tribes in the world. Access is strictly regulated to protect indigenous communities, who remain largely isolated by choice.
Here, towering trees create a lush canopy, and unknown species of plants and animals may still be lurking around the next vine.
Gangkhar Puensum (Bhutan)
At over 24,000 feet, Gangkhar Puensum is often called the world’s highest unclimbed mountain. Several factors contribute to its untouched summits: Bhutan’s spiritual reverence for mountains, strict climbing regulations, and the sheer difficulty of the terrain.
The government eventually banned climbing entirely, preserving its peaks for the eyes of locals and the occasional awe-struck hiker gazing from afar.
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Northern Greenland
When people imagine Greenland, they might picture vast ice sheets and tiny coastal settlements. Head further north, though, and you’ll hit some of the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes—where polar bears are more common than humans, and the nearest town could be hundreds of miles away.
North Sentinel Island (Andaman Islands, India)
Guarded by coral reefs and heavily forested, North Sentinel Island is home to the Sentinelese, among the world’s last uncontacted tribes. The Indian government has declared the island off-limits to protect both the tribe’s way of life and outsiders from potentially dangerous encounters.
Tsingy de Bemaraha (Madagascar)
“Tsingy” roughly translates to “where one cannot walk barefoot”—and for good reason. Sharp limestone pinnacles form a massive labyrinth, and travelers navigate narrow bridges and ladders to explore this surreal, spiky wonderland.
It’s a nightmare for the faint-of-heart but a dream for adventure seekers craving something truly offbeat.
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Cape Melville (Australia)
Cape Melville is perched on the remote coast of Queensland. Its boulder-strewn mountains and dense rainforest remained largely unexplored until relatively recently, revealing new species of reptiles and amphibians that live nowhere else on Earth.
Labrador Wilderness (Canada)
Stretching across eastern Canada, Labrador’s vast tundra, forests, and rugged coastlines can make you feel like the only person on the planet. While there are small communities scattered along the coast, the interior remains largely uninhabited and seldom visited.
Fiordland (New Zealand)
New Zealand is known for its jaw-dropping landscapes, but Fiordland takes that drama to a whole new level. Towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and remote valleys are accessible only by boat or multi-day treks.
Think Lord of the Rings scenery—minus the hobbit houses.
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Skeleton Coast (Namibia)
The name alone signals that this place isn’t exactly built for comfort. The Skeleton Coast boasts shipwrecks half-buried in the sand and dense fog that drifts in from the Atlantic.
The Namib Desert edges right up to the ocean, creating an eerie yet captivating sight.
Marie Byrd Land (Antarctica)
Antarctica already feels like the end of the Earth, but Marie Byrd Land is so isolated, it’s sometimes called the largest unclaimed territory on the planet. With no permanent research stations, it’s mostly visited by scientists on temporary missions—and even that’s a rare occurrence.
Papua’s Mountain Highlands (Papua New Guinea)
Papua New Guinea is famously mountainous and cloaked in thick forests. In the most remote highland areas, entire valleys and ridges remain largely unexplored by outsiders.
Some communities have had minimal contact with the outside world, preserving unique cultural traditions and dialects.
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Cape York Peninsula (Australia)
Another Aussie gem, Cape York Peninsula is a sparsely populated stretch of land known for its wild landscapes—think swamps, rainforests, and savannah. Roads can be muddy quagmires during the wet season, stranding travelers for weeks on end.
The upside? Spectacular fishing, wildlife galore, and a starry night sky that leaves you speechless.
The Kahui Region (Chatham Islands, New Zealand)
East of mainland New Zealand, the Chathams feel like another universe. In the Kahui Region—remote even by local standards—ancient forests and rugged coastlines remain practically untouched.
Sea birds dominate the skies, and the human population is low enough to make city folk wonder if they’ve stumbled onto a secret paradise.
Vale de Lua (Brazil)
Tucked near Brazil’s Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Vale de Lua (literally “Valley of the Moon”) looks like a lunar surface carved out by rushing waters. Though it’s not entirely off-limits, parts of it remain so rugged and remote that few travelers bother attempting the trek.
Those who do are rewarded with natural rock pools, waterfalls, and ancient geology etched into whimsical shapes.
Where the Footprints Fade
At a time when booking flights and scrolling through travel guides is as simple as tapping a screen, these untouched places serve as powerful reminders that the world still holds a few secrets. Adventurers who dare to visit often come back with tales of raw beauty and humbling isolation.
And for the rest of us—maybe it’s enough just knowing that somewhere out there, beyond our digital maps, nature still runs wild and free.
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