Iguaçu Falls, Horseshoe waterfall in Argentina/Brazil
Iguaçu Falls is a majestic horseshoe-shaped waterfall, straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, the Iguazu National Park surrounds the waterfall.
Among local indigenous tribes, the Iguazu Falls carries cultural significance, believed to be created by the gods.
One can experience the falls from both Argentine and Brazilian sides, with viewpoints at various heights providing breathtaking views.
With a width of over 2.7 kilometers and 275 individual drops, it is one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls globally.
Location: Misiones Province
Location: Paraná
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Height: 82 m
Width: 2,700 m
Website: cataratasdoiguacu.com.br
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Iguaçu Falls is a majestic horseshoe-shaped waterfall, straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil.
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Iguazú National Park is renowned for the majestic Iguazu Falls.
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