Argentina & Brazil
Iguazu Falls
Welcome to the border of Argentina and Brazil! Iguazu Falls is a jaw-dropping system of hundreds of waterfalls in the jungle.
Why is it famous?
It is made up of nearly 275 separate waterfalls, wider than Niagara Falls.
Its centerpiece, "The Devil's Throat," roars louder than a rock concert.
How was it formed?
The Iguazu River splits around islands and drops off a curved cliff created by ancient volcanic rock.
Rushing water continues to carve the rock over thousands of years.
Amazing facts
It has about 275 individual waterfalls.
The tallest drop is 269 feet, taller than Niagara.
Quick facts
- It has about 275 individual waterfalls.
- The tallest drop is 269 feet, taller than Niagara.
- Rainbows appear constantly in its endless mist.
- It is surrounded by lush rainforest full of toucans and butterflies.