IGUAZU FALLS
Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. Wikipedia
Niagara Falls vs Iguazu Falls
Niagara Falls is shared by the United States and Canada are an important attraction in both countries, with more than 12 million visitors per year.
But how Niagara Falls compares with Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls | Niagara Falls | |
Total Height (Size) | 82 meters | 54 meters |
Total Width (Size) | 2700 meters | 945 meters |
Number of Drops | 275 | 4 |
Longest Drop | 80 meters (Devil’s Throat) | 62 meters |
Average Flow Rate | Between 1500 to 1750 m2/s. | 2800 m2/s |
Yearly Visitors | 1.640.000 (2019) | 12.000.000 |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | Yes (1984) | No |
Iguazu Falls (Brazil side) offers the best panoramic, sweeping views of the 275+ cascades located within the expansive Iguassu National Park (a UNESCO site) in Foz do Iguacu, PARANA.
Known for the dramatic “Devil’s Throat” and a 1.5km walking trail with intense, close-up views, the Brazilian side provides a different, more “panoramic” perspective compared to the Argentine side.
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