Are you one of those outdoor lovers out there? Then you may like to visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. With thousands of falls, which of them are the best?
This article aims to present you with our top pick of the most beautiful waterfalls you will find worldwide.
Here are our Top 10 picks of waterfalls:
- 1. Iceland – Black Falls – Svartifoss.
- 2. USA – Havasu Falls – Arizona Grand Canyon.
- 3. Switzerland – Staubbach Waterfall – Lauterbrunnen.
- 4. Africa – Maletsunyane Falls in Lesotho.
- 5. Indonesia – Madakaripura Waterfall East Java.
- 6. Hawaii – Akaka Falls in Hilo.
- 7. Venezuela – Angel Falls (Salto Angel).
- 8. Mexico – Tamul Waterfalls – San Luis Potosi, Huasteca Potosina.
- 9. Morocco – Ouzoud Falls, near the Grand Atlas – the village of Tanaghmeilt.
- 10. Japan – Manai Falls in Miyazaki – Takachiho Gorge.
- BONUS: some great Travel Quotes for inspiration.
1. Iceland – Black Falls – Svartifoss.
Visit this waterfall, and you’ll surely fall in love. This is in Skaftafell that belongs to the Vatnajökull National Park. The unique waterfall in Iceland boasts a backdrop of geometric lava columns.
2. USA – Havasu Falls – Arizona Grand Canyon.
The Havasu Falls is one of the most scenic sights in Grand Canyon, Arizona. It has blue water and surrounded by deep rocks. You can reach it after an interesting and adventurous 10-miles hike.
3. Switzerland – Staubbach Waterfall – Lauterbrunnen.
This waterfall stands approximately 300 meters tall and is assumed to have been the motivation for Johan Wolfgang von Goethe’s poem, Song of the Spirits of the Waters. This is the second tallest waterfall in Switzerland.
4. Africa – Maletsunyane Falls in Lesotho.
The Maletsunyane Falls is one of the best-known landmarks in Lesotho. It is stated close to the Grand Atlas village of Tanaghemeilt.
5. Indonesia – Madakaripura Waterfall East Java.
Many travelers visit this waterfall to do some rituals or meditate, particularly on the eve of Satu Suro, which is the Javanese New Year. Trust us, this waterfall is a must, especially if you decide to visit East Java.
6. Hawaii – Akaka Falls in Hilo.
The Akaka Falls is situated in the northeastern part of the Hilo Coast. The lovely 0.4 miles uphill climb will bring you through a green rainforest loaded with draping ferns, bamboo groves, and wild orchids. This fall is one of the loveliest waterfalls in the nation and is simple to visit with a quick stroll from where you park.
7. Venezuela – Angel Falls (Salto Angel).
This fall is situated in Venezuela and is sought for being one of the four stunning waterfalls on the planet. It is considered the tallest too. The falls acquired its name Angel Falls after the American aviator became the first individual to fly over the falls in the middle of the twentieth century.
8. Mexico – Tamul Waterfalls – San Luis Potosi, Huasteca Potosina.
The Tamul Waterfalls is considered the tallest waterfall within the state of San Luis Potosi. The ideal time to visit this place is from October to May when the torrential rains have stopped stirring the rivers and waterfalls.
9. Morocco – Ouzoud Falls, near the Grand Atlas – the village of Tanaghmeilt.
Ouzoud Falls is a series of different high waterfalls draining into the El-Abid river gorge. Did you know that this falls in Morocco is the second highest in Africa?
10. Japan – Manai Falls in Miyazaki – Takachiho Gorge.
The Manai Falls is highly sought in Japanese mythology. This remarkable destination is in the deep mountains of Miyazaki prefecture. Takachiko Gorge is a V-shaped valley nearly 100 meters in height.
There you have it! Which of these beautiful waterfalls on the planet do you plan to visit soon?
BONUS: some great Travel Quotes for inspiration.
- Great things never come out of comfort zones.
- Travel is the only thing that you can buy that makes you richer.
- The further I go the closer to me I get.
- To travel is to live.
- Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
- Feed your soul.
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