Iguazu Falls Argentina
Also called Iguassu Falls and Iguacu Falls
Consists of 275 falls over 1.67 miles (2.7 km)
Highest part of the falls reaches 269 feet (82 m) into the air
Greatest average annual flow of water in the world
Consists of 275 falls over 1.67 miles (2.7 km)
Highest part of the falls reaches 269 feet (82 m) into the air
Greatest average annual flow of water in the world
Iguazu Falls Argentina
Iguazu Falls, also referred to as Iguassu Falls and Iguaca Falls, is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina. There are some who claim that the Iguazu Falls system is comprised of 275 independent falls over 1.67 miles (2.7 km), however locals from the area state that there are approximately 75 separate falls. At one spot, visitors can be surrounded by 260 degrees of waterfalls. Although the highest part of the falls measures 269 feet (82 m), the majority of the falls are around 210 feet (64 m).
To some, the most impressive falls is the U-shaped Garganta del Diablo, "Devil's Throat,"
which measures 269 feet (82 m) high, 492.1 feet (150 m) wide and 2,296 feet (700 m) long. Much of the falls does not have water flowing over it.
To some, the most impressive falls is the U-shaped Garganta del Diablo, "Devil's Throat,"
which measures 269 feet (82 m) high, 492.1 feet (150 m) wide and 2,296 feet (700 m) long. Much of the falls does not have water flowing over it.
Iguazu Falls Argentina
Iguazu Falls is wider than Victoria Falls because it is split into numerous distinct individual falls over 1.67 miles (2.7 km). Subsequently, Victoria Falls has the largest curtain of water. 
