Waterfall Vacations

Top waterfall cities

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  Iguazu Falls

  Iguazu National Park houses some of the most spectacular sights in all of South America. Home to the massive U-shaped Iguazu waterfalls, there are plenty of opportunities for photography and even an inside view of the waterfall via suspension bridges. T... read more »

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  Puerto Iguazu

  Argentina’s Puerto Iguazu is a site of beauty and adventure, hosting the famous Iguazu Falls, as well as jungle treks and other attractions.  The Iguazu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  This little city in northeast Argentina attracts tou... read more »

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  Luang Prabang

  Located on the banks of the Mekong, Luang Prabang contains charming wooden Lao architecture and beautiful monasteries and palaces. Adventure travelers will also enjoy the numerous hills, caves and waterfalls around the city, and can take a riverboat tou... read more »

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  Foz do Iguacu

  Foz do Iguacu is one of the most visited cities in Brazil, an ethnically diverse cosmopolitan center with many tourist attractions. The Iguazu Falls (three times the size of Niagara Falls) and its surrounding Iguazu National Park dazzle travelers fr... read more »

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  Kanchanaburi

  Best known for war museums and the famous bridge on the river kwai, Kanchanaburi also contains beautiful scenery and friendly people. There are many activities to enjoy (including an elephant trek), but be sure to visit the buddhist temple, where visito... read more »

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  Banos

  Waterfalls and hotsprings, a spectacular location near some of Ecuador's most popular tourism destinations - Banos is a wonderful getaway for tourists. Travelers to this area enjoy hiking and admiring the Tungurahua volcano, also known as the "The Black... read more »

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  Niagara Falls

  The majestic rumble of the falls can be heard from miles away, but the sight itself never fails to cause the viewer to pause and gaze in wonder at the 600,000 gallon per second mass of hissing, frothing water crashing over a 170 foot cliff amid huge clo... read more »

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  Cairns

  Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »

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  Chiang Mai

  Built in a lush valley, the city of Chiang Mai has spectacular mountain views, rich culture and inexpensive accommodations. Travel to one of the 300 temples, shop at the Night Market, or take a popular day trip to the nearby Golden Triangle and the Meko... read more »

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  Iguacu National Park

  On the border between Brazil and Argentina lies Iguacu, home to beautiful waterfalls and caverns. There's plenty of lush foliage and a wealth of wildlife in the area, and visitors can travel along paths or take a speedboat across the massive natural falls. read more »