Niagara Falls - Niagara falls are a group of large waterfalls located on the border between the USA and Canada.

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Alamere Falls - It's not very common for water to fall directly into the ocean, but the picturesque Alamere Falls in California, falls straight into the Pacific.

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Iguazu Falls - The biggest falls in South America, with 275 waterfalls, this popular tourist attraction is located on the border between Brazil and Argentina.

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Hanakapi’ai Falls - Hanakapi’ai Falls is located right in the middle of the Hawaiian jungle and to get there you need to follow the famous hiking trail of Kalalau.

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Yosemite Falls - It's one of the most important places in the Western region of the USA. The falls can be seen from almost everywhere in the Yosemite Valley, California.

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Gullfoss - Probably one of the most distinctive waterfalls on the planet. Gullfoss is located in the south of Iceland, and the waterfall freezes completely in the winter.

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Langfossen - There are few waterfalls around the world where you get as close by car as Langfoss Falls in Norway. The road passes around 5 meters from the waterfall.

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Caracol Falls - To get to this waterfall located in the south of Brazil, visitors have to hike along a long trail through a dense forest.

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Plitvice Lakes - Due to the sediment and minerals in the river, these waterfalls in Croatia boast a variety of colors that make the landscape even more stunning.

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Detian Falls - Located on the border between Vietnam and China, the Deitan waterfalls can be heard from a very long way off.

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Helmet Falls - One of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in Canada. Helmet Falls is 352 meters high.

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Hogenakkal Falls - Sometimes called the "Niagara Falls of India", Hogenakkal Falls is one of the most famous tourist attractions in this Asian country.

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Ouzoud Falls - Located in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Ouzound Falls are surrounded by olive trees, which make the landscape particularly beautiful.

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Tugela Falls - This South African waterfall is 912 meters high and is the second tallest in the world, just after Angel Falls

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Vinnufossen - Located in Norway, this waterfall is the highest in Europe and the 6th biggest in the world. This waterfall is 860 meters high.

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Havasu Canyon Falls - This colorful oasis in the middle of the North American Grand Canyon has blue-green water, mainly due to the limestone formations found in the region.

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Sutherland Falls - Found at the south-western tip of New Zealand, Sutherland Falls comes from the ice melting in the mountains and the 300 days of rain that annually falls in the region.

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Pitchfork Falls - Pitchfork Falls is the most famous waterfall in Alaska. With freezing waters, this waterfall can only be reached after hiking for long hours.

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Rhine Falls - Although Vinufossen is the highest waterfall in Europe, the Swiss say that the Rhine Falls has a higher volume of water coming from the continent.

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Gocta Cataracts - Although these have been known by the locals for centuries, the Gocta Cataracts in Peru are not very well known by tourists.

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Kahiwa Falls - Hawaii has an abundance of picturesque waterfalls. This majestic waterfall can be visited by sea or by helicopter.

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Victoria Falls - Almost twice the size of Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls are located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and have an impressive volume of water.

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Baatara Gorge Falls - It's not difficult to see why Baatara Gorge Falls in Lebanon is also known as the Cave of the Three Bridges.

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Angel Falls - Located in the Venezuelan jungle, Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world with 979 meters high. It's so high that the water turns into vapor even before it reaches the ground.

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