Latin America is a land of epic landscapes. Tropical rainforests, windswept steppes, towering glaciers and cascading waterfalls. Iguazu Falls borders Brazil and Argentina in the subtropics and is found on most tours, but there are plenty more falls in South America to explore.
Iguazu Falls – Brazil & Argentina
The most famous, and for good reason. These falls originate in Brazil before fanning over the rocky plateau and plunging over countless cascades. The walkways that zigzag above and below the falls make viewing the falls from different angles easy. There only downside? It’s a seriously popular attraction in South America so you unless you stay at the Hotel Das Cataratas, you will never have the chance to view Iguazu without the hordes of tourists.
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Yumbilla Falls – Peru
Even though these falls are the fifth largest in the world, they have only just began to attract international attention. It doesn’t have the volume of Iguazu, nor does it have the straight drop of Angel Falls, but at a kilometre high, it’s certainly just as impressive. It’s difficulty to reach keep many tourists away, but for those who make the journey often have the falls to themselves. An excellent option for those with more time on their hands and a love for natural wonders.
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Salto Grande – Chile
What this Patagonian beauty lacks in height, it makes up for in sheer power. Surrounded by a backdrop reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands, glacier meltwater feds the Paine River in the Torres del Paine National Park. If that’s not enough, the region is excellent for wildlife species including condors that circle above and guanacos that roam the rugged scenery.
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Kaieteur Falls – Guyana
Located in the Kaieteur National Park in Guyana, these powerfall falls are over four times higher than Niagara Falls. Although easily accessible, relatively few tourists visit the country keeping the falls pleasingly uncrowded. An 800 feet single drop plunge along the Potaro River and located in unspoiled parkland make these falls seriously deserving as one of Latin America’s finest natural wonders.
Angel Falls – Venezuela
The falls isolated location in the jungles of Venezuela mean much fewer tourists compared to Iguazu visit. However, these are the tallest falls in the world. The single drop plunge of 2,648 feet before hitting a series of cascades for a further 600 feet resemble something from a movie. One of the best (and easiest) ways to see the falls is taking a scenic flight, although nothing compares to viewing it from its base.
Gocta Falls – Peru
Although these falls in the northern Chachapoyas region of Peru have been known by the locals for hundreds of years, it was only brought to international attention in 2006 when a German explorer took an expedition here. It’s since become a major tourist attraction. Its size is disputed, but most agree that its 2,530 feet high. A small hotel built at its centre is an excellent base from which to hike or horse ride around the falls.
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