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Lago Posadas
Argentina · Region or area

Patagonia National Park

Patagonia National Park appears in the article as a continuation of a route through northwestern Santa Cruz, beyond Perito Moreno. The article provides no park-specific details.

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Pedregal
Mexico · Region or area

Pedregal

The article describes Pedregal as the former lava terrain on which Ciudad Universitaria’s Central Campus stands. This links the volcanic landscape to the campus setting, but the source does not describe other visitor sites in Pedregal.

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Cidade Velha
Cape Verde · Place of interest

Pelourinho

The Pelourinho is a marble column in the historic core of Cidade Velha. Its meaning is tied to public punishment under colonial rule and to Atlantic slavery, making it a place of memory to approach with care rather than as mere decoration.

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Penascosa
Portugal · Place of interest

Penascosa

Penascosa is one of the Côa Valley rock-art sites. Its walking route is short and direct, and visits take place in the afternoon with specialist accompaniment and park vehicles.

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Perfume River
Vietnam · Region or area

Perfume River

The Perfume River links Huế’s citadel, places of worship and Nguyễn tombs. Its riverside landscape helps explain how the historic ensemble was arranged.

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Perito Moreno
Argentina · City or town

Perito Moreno

Perito Moreno is a town in Santa Cruz and a base for arranging transport to Cueva de las Manos. Its local archaeology museum provides context about the region.

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Përmet
Albania · City or town

Përmet

Përmet pairs a walkable town with the landscape of the Vjosa valley. Langarica and Bënja offer a tributary setting distinct from the river’s main channel.

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Monumental terrace and staircase at Persepolis in Iran’s Fars Province.
Iran · Place of interest

Persepolis

Persepolis is an Achaemenid ceremonial terrace beside a mountain, where stairways, gates, halls and reliefs form a sequence designed to represent royal power.

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Perućica
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Region or area

Perućica

Perućica is a strict nature reserve in Sutjeska National Park, where access to the forest is controlled. It can be viewed from Dragoš Sedlo; entering requires advance notice, approval and an authorized guide.

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Pessons
Andorra · Place of interest

Pessons

Pessons is listed among the access points to the Madriu valley for visitors planning a long day or a mountain traverse. The article links it with GR routes, lakes and passes, rather than a brief cultural visit.

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Pétange
Luxembourg · City or town

Pétange

Pétange is linked to an old mining railway connecting the town with the Fond-de-Gras valley by the historic Train 1900.

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Hikers with a local guide at the start of the Gros Piton trail near Soufrière.
Saint Lucia · Place of interest

Petit Piton

Petit Piton is a volcanic summit in Saint Lucia with a technical, exposed ascent involving fixed ropes and vertical rock faces. The climb requires a professional guide and genuine experience with this kind of terrain.

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Phnom Penh
Cambodia · City or town

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia in Southeast Asia. Khmer is listed as the country's language; national records also list the Cambodian riel and the US dollar.

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Pho Chhu
Bhutan · Region or area

Pho Chhu

The Pho Chhu is one of the two rivers that meet with the Mo Chhu beside Punakha Dzong. After joining, the rivers form the Puna Tsang Chhu.

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Black-necked cranes in the winter wetlands of Phobjikha Valley.
Bhutan · Region or area

Phobjikha Valley

Phobjikha, also called the Gangtey Valley, brings together wetlands, villages and fields around a monastery. It is Bhutan’s main wintering area for black-necked cranes, though sightings are never guaranteed.

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Phoenix Islands Protected Area
Kiribati · Region or area

Phoenix Islands Protected Area

The Phoenix Islands Protected Area encompasses atolls, reefs, seamounts and open ocean. Visiting requires an authorised, self-sufficient expedition planned to minimise its impact.

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