49 Abandoned Landmarks That Are More Beautiful Than Ever

28. Villa Epecuén, Argentina

Once a bustling spa town on the shores of Laguna Epecuén, Villa Epecuén was tragically submerged by rising, salty lake waters in 1985. For nearly 25 years, it lay hidden beneath the corrosive brine. As the waters slowly receded, a ghostly, salt-encrusted landscape emerged. Skeletal trees, rusted car frames, and the eerie grid of former streets and building foundations now create a surreal, almost apocalyptic vista. The bleached white ruins stand as a stark testament to nature's power and the fragility of human settlements against overwhelming environmental forces.