Overview of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world
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Across the world, water finds its meandering way down some falls only a few people now exist. Follow the guide and admire our selection of the most grandiose looking waterfalls.
Water is a fascinating and shape-shifting element. In nature, it can be both peaceful and restless. It slowly flows along rivers and tributaries and, depending on various rock formations, can cascade its way to a grand finale several feet down. Waterfalls offer impressive views that you'll never grow tired of.
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Toronto. 80 miles from Toronto, Niagara falls are probably the most visited in the world.
Discover Toronto in Canada: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/toronto
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Sao Paulo. One hour and a half by plane from Sao Paulo, at the border between Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazu falls sublimate the tropical forest.
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Marrakech. About 125 miles from Marrakech, the Ouzoud falls rise over Moroccan land.
Discover Marrakech in Morocco: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/marrakech
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Strasbourg. Less than three hours from Strasbourg, the Rhine falls are among the most famous in Europe, delimiting the border between Switzerland and Germany.
Discover Strasbourg in France: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/strasbourg
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Toulouse. A few hours separate Toulouse from the Gavarnie falls in the Pyrenees mountain chain. They are the highest in France.
Discover Toulouse in France: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/toulouse
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Dublin. A few minutes from Dublin, the Powerscourt falls in Ireland were used as shooting location on John Boorman's Excalibur.
Discover Dublin in Ireland: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/dublin
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Rome. About 60 miles from Rome, the Marmore falls are a man-made cascade created by ancient Romans.
Discover Rome in Italy: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/rome
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Beirut. Less than three hours from Beirut, the Lebanese thaw creates great amounts of cascading water at the Baatara gorge waterfall.
Discover Beirut in Lebanon: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/beirut
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San José. An hour and a half from San José in Costa Rica, the Catarata Del Toro is still somehow preserved from tourists, which gives you an opportunity to enjoy it peacefully.
Discover San José in Costa Rica: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/san-jose-sjo
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Mauritius. Rochester falls are located in the south of Mauritius, falling in a natural pond where you'll have to take a dive.
Discover Mauritius: http://www.airfrance.fr/travel-guide/mauritius