26 incredible waterfalls to visit in your lifetime by Talia Avakian on Dec 31, 2015, 10:06 AM Advertisement
 Waterfalls project the beauty and power of nature in ways that can leave a visitor in awe. Some cascade lightly into trickling streams while others harness a speed and height that is simply mesmerizing. We’ve put together a collection of 26 waterfalls from around the world that provide travelers with surreal scenery, incredible size, or unique shapes that won't be found anywhere else. From the fairy tale-like setting of Romania's Bigar Waterfall to Minnesota's Minnehaha Falls, which freeze over into sublime formations in the winter, here are 26 waterfalls to cross off your bucket list. SEE ALSO: The 22 best small towns to visit in your lifetime DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook! Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the border between Ontario, Canada and the United States. The falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 feet (50 m).  Click here to learn more about the Niagara Falls »
Marvel at over 270 incredible waterfalls found in the Iguazu Falls — which mark the border between the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. You can even take a boat ride underneath them to gaze up at the breathtaking site.  Click here to learn more about the Iguazu Falls »
Angel Falls—also known as Salto Ángel—in Venezuela's Canaima National Park, is the world's highest waterfall at a height of 3,212 feet.  Click here to learn more about Angel Falls »
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