While you are probably familiar with some of the waterfalls on this list others have only been discovered within the past few years. Each with its own unique features, these are 25 of the world’s most amazing waterfalls.
1. Angel Falls
Found in the Venezuelan jungle Angel Falls is at 3,211 feet it’s the largest in the world. In fact, it’s so high that water evaporates before it even reaches the ground!
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2. Victoria Falls
At over twice the height of Niagra Falls and spanning a length of about 1 mile on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambie.
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3. Kahiwa Falls
Hawaii has no shortage of picturesque waterfalls and once again we return to the islands for this majestic cascade that tumbles directly into the Pacific Ocean.
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4. Sutherland Falls
Sitting on the southwestern tip of New Zealand, Sutherland Falls is truly located “down under” and with 300 days of rain year.
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5. Vinnufossen
Found in Norway this is the tallest waterfall in Europe and the sixth tallest in the world.
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6. Tugela Falls
This South African Waterfall is the second largest in the world after Angel Falls.
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7. Hogenakkal Falls
Sometimes called the “Niagara of India” Hogenakkal Falls located in Tamil Nadu is a huge tourist attraction famous for its bathing and boat rides.
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8. Plitvice Lakes
Located in Croatia, it’s something like the Grand Canyon…except with bright green colored moss lining the sides and crystal clear lakes at the bottom.
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9. Iguazu Falls
Iguazu is located in Argentina. It’s actually a combination of 275 separate waterfalls that spans a width of about 2 miles.
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10. Niagara Falls
Found near New York on the border of the United States and Canada, they are the most powerful water cascade in North America.
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