Here’s a list of some of the most notable waterfalls in South America:
Argentina
- Iguazú Falls: Iguazú Falls is located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. It is one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
- Moconá Falls: A picturesque waterfall on the Uruguay River.
Bolivia
- Palacio de Cristal Falls: A stunning waterfall in the Amazon rainforest.
- San Miguel Falls: A beautiful waterfall in the Andes mountains.
Brazil
- Iguazú Falls: Shared with Argentina, Iguazú Falls is a breathtaking spectacle.
- Buracão Waterfall: A 85-meter-high waterfall in the Chapada Diamantina National Park.
- Tabuleiro Waterfall: A 273-meter-high waterfall in the Chapada Diamantina National Park.
Chile
- Huayhuash Falls: A series of waterfalls in the Andes mountains.
- Salto del Itata: A picturesque waterfall in the Itata River.
Colombia
- Tequendama Falls: A 157-meter-high waterfall near Bogotá.
- Mocoa Falls: A beautiful waterfall in the Putumayo River.
Ecuador
- San Rafael Falls: A 430-foot-high waterfall in the Amazon rainforest.
- Cascada de San Miguel: A picturesque waterfall in the Andes mountains.
Guyana
- Kaieteur Falls: A 741-foot-high waterfall on the Potaro River.
- Orinduik Falls: A beautiful waterfall on the Ireng River.
Paraguay
- Monday Falls: A series of waterfalls on the Monday River.
- Pilcomayo Falls: A picturesque waterfall on the Pilcomayo River.
Peru
- Gocta Falls: A 771-meter-high waterfall in the Andes mountains.
- Yumbilla Falls: A 896-meter-high waterfall in the Andes mountains.
Suriname
- Voltzberg Falls: A picturesque waterfall in the Brownsberg Nature Reserve.
- Raleighvallen Falls: A beautiful waterfall in the Central Suriname Nature Reserve.
Uruguay
- Salto del Penitente: A picturesque waterfall in the Canelones Department.
- Salto del Chuy: A beautiful waterfall on the Chuy River.
Venezuela
- Angel Falls: The highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, at 979 meters.
- Cuquenan Falls: A 673-meter-high waterfall on the Kukenaam River.