Today we re-discover Brazil and it's spectacular waterfalls. It really has a plethora of stunning natural wonders that will make you question reality!
1. Iguazu Falls, Parana.
Iguazu Falls is the Largest Waterfall System in the World, with 275 falls over a width of 1.7 miles (2.7 km) and the highest drop is called The Devils Throat and is 269ft (82m).
This geological formation is approximately 150 million years old and is brazil's second most visited landmark, it can also be visited from Argentina as the borderline of the two countries runs directly through the middle of it. A word of advice though, no matter what side you visit, never say that you think the other side is prettier!
2. Salto Sao Francisco, Parana.
Sao Francisco Falls are the highest falls in the southern region of Brazil, the water drops a staggering 643ft (196m). nestled in difficult terrain, reaching the base of the falls is a difficult 2,5miles (4km) hike that will take you a least a few hours.
3. El Dorado Falls, Amazonas.
El Dorado is Brazil's highest waterfall, the water drops an Incredible 1,158ft (353m). You have to be brave if want to see it first hand though, the only way to get there is to take a boat trip and then a difficult hike through the dense Amazon forest where you'll have to battle the Amazonic Flora and fauna to reach the foot of the falls, even though I myself haven't been, I am told it is worth the trek.
Fumaca Waterfall, Bahia.
4. Salto Yucuma, Rio Grande Do Sul.
This waterfall is only 65ft high (20m) but it's The Largest Longitudinal Waterfall in the World! an incredible 5,905ft wide (1,800m). Unfortunately, because its depth is around 328ft (100m) you cannot bathe in it and it is only accessible by boat but still just to be able to contemplate it is well worth the visit.
5. Fumaca Waterfall, Bahia.
Brazil's second-highest waterfall, the Fumaca falls has a height of 1,115ft (340m), so high, that the water dissipates into a mist before it reaches the bottom, giving the falls its name, "Fumaca", "Smoke" in Portuguese. The smoke effect is truly magical, however, if you want to experience "The Smoke" yourself, you'll have to undergo a challenging 22.4-mile trek (36km) to reach its base.
6. Couros Cascade, Goias.
This waterfall is more like a massive staircase full of different natural water pools, an easy 1.8-mile hike (3km) will get you to the foot of the falls where you can unwind bathing and exploring its serene pools, be sure to bring provisions for the wholes day and try to get there as early as possible.
7. Rio Dos Pardos Falls, Santa Catarina.
This waterfall stands out from the rest because of the sheer volume of water that cascades down a 236ft drop (72m) to the massive pool below. The thunderous noise alone is awe-inspiring but the impromptu rainbows created by the mist it throws up just add to the whole effect. If you plan to visit, bring provisions with you as there are no services nearby.
8. Santuario Falls, Maranhao.
Visiting Santuario falls, or Sanctuary falls in English, as its name suggests, is more of a spiritual experience than any other waterfall. Water cascades 151ft (51m) between steep canyon walls that lend the water an orange hue, this gives the whole area a warm spiritual mystic so it's not surprising that Indigenous ceremonies often take place here.
If you plan to visit it remember to bring something to keep your valuables dry as the only way to access it is by wading through waist-high water.
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