Waterfalls can provide breathtaking scenes, and many of the most famous waterfalls attract huge numbers of visitors each year. In this post we’ll showcase photos from 11 of the best waterfalls throughout the world.

Angel Falls (Venezuela)

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Plitvice Waterfalls (Croatia)

Photo credit: Ed Merritt

Photo credit: Victor Alvarez

Photo credit: Bruno Monginoux

Niagara Falls (Canada/USA)

Photo credit: Juan Diego Godoy Robles

Photo credit: Steve Urszenyi

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Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe)

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Photo credit: James Peacock

Iguazu Falls (Argentina/Brazil)

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Photo credit: Erinn Cunningham

Sutherland Falls (New Zealand)

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Kaieteur Falls (Guyana)

Photo credit: Ian Mackenzie

Photo credit: Nicholas Laughlin

Yosemite Falls (California, USA)

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Photo credit: David Spencer

Photo credit: Steven Dean

Langfoss (Norway)

Photo credit: Michael Spiller

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Mardalsfossen (Norway)

Photo credit: Darijus Strasunskas

Gocta Catarata (Peru)

Photo credit: Jorge Gobbi

Photo credit: Jorge Gobbi

Photo credit: Jorge Gobbi