3 Amazing Waterfall Destinations in South America

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Something about water never fails to sooth the soul and create a sense of serenity. In nature, the sound of rushing water is something we take simple pleasure in, and the sight of lakes, oceans, and rivers always manages to turn even the most mediocre views into magnificent landscapes. Then, there's something about waterfalls that captures all of our imaginations. Watching hundreds to sometimes millions of gallons of water gush over a precipice is such a dramatic experience, and the falling waves are never identical. If you are in South America and looking for the best waterfalls to complete your collection of travel photos, try these 3 locations.

Huaraz, Peru
If you want to travel to Peru for the views, than Huaraz is your place. This city about 8 hours northeast of the capital city of Lima is the epicenter of Peru's famous Andean peaks. In the region around are some of the tallest mountains in the country and South America. Take a detour from you Machu Picchu vacation and discover the lesser known side of the Peruvian Andes along trails such as the Santa Cruz trek. Once in the valleys, travelers will likely not be able to walk back out without having seen at least a few pristine waterfalls in a landscape that few tourists but the most adventurous get to see. Although the rainy season may pose issues for long treks, it is the best time to see the Huaraz area and Huascaran National Park absolutely come to life with waterfalls.

Espejillos, Bolivia
Bolivia is better known for the city of La Paz being the highest city in the world and its incredible Uyuni salt lake that seems to stretch until the ends of the earth. However, the town of Espejillos about 2 hours west of Santa Cruz is host to a cove of pools and waterfalls that only intrepid travelers know about. This secret corner of Bolivia is popular with locals in the summer when families and teenagers come to enjoy the water paradise.

Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil
No list of waterfalls in South America is complete without mention of Iguazu Falls. The spectacular strip of 275 cascades stretches over the borders of Argentina and Brazil, and a boat trip as part of any Iguazu Falls tours to the base of the falls provides one of the most memorable experiences one can have on the continent. National parks of the same name border the area in both countries. If you are lucky, you might even get to witness a rainbow over the entire vista!

This article about waterfalls in South America was written by a travel expert at Latin America For Less who specializes in helping you organize best value itineraries for travel to Peru for fully customizable Iguazu Falls tours.

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