Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls, straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, is one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles. This massive waterfall system comprises 275 individual cascades spanning nearly 2 miles (3 km), with the iconic Devil's Throat dropping an awe-inspiring 269 feet (82 m). The thunderous roar of 450,000 gallons of water per second creates permanent rainbows in the mist. Surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest teeming with toucans and jaguars, Iguazu's raw power and beauty dwarf even Niagara Falls. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these falls inspired Eleanor Roosevelt to exclaim "Poor Niagara!" upon her first visit. The surrounding national parks protect one of South America's most ecologically diverse regions.