South America
Waterfalls of Southern Cone
12 waterfalls across 5 countries in Southern Cone, the hand-checked guides first. Filter by activity to find the ones that run what you want to do.
Full guide Iguazú Falls
World's largest waterfall system by combined width
UNESCO Devil's Throat
The single most powerful segment of Iguazu Falls
Salto del Penitente
Uruguay's best-known waterfall, more than 60 m high
Salto del Laja
Chile's widest waterfall
Salto Grande
Patagonia's most iconic waterfall backdrop
Petrohué Falls
Chile's most photographed volcano-and-rapids view
Saltos del Monday
The Municipal Park Monday and its main attraction – approximately 45 m tall and 120 m wide waterfall named…
Apoquindo Waterfall
The Apoquindo Waterfall is a waterfall in Waters of Ramon Natural Park on the east side of Santiago, Chile…
Petrohué Waterfalls
Petrohué Waterfalls is a chute-type waterfall in the upper reach of Petrohué River in Chile, a short distance…
Huilo-Huilo Falls
Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve is a private for profit natural reserve and ecotourism area in southern Chile.…
Ojos del Caburgua
Ojos del Caburgua is a waterfall located 15 kilometers east of Pucón and four kilometers south of Caburgua…
Salto del Nilahue
Salto del Nilahue is a waterfall located in the commune of Lago Ranco in southern Chile. It lies in the lower…
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Questions people ask
What is the tallest waterfall in Southern Cone?
What are the most famous waterfalls in Southern Cone?
The best known are Iguazú Falls (Argentina), Devil's Throat (Argentina), Salto del Penitente (Uruguay), Saltos del Monday (Paraguay), Salto del Laja (Chile) and Apoquindo Waterfall (Chile). Our index covers 12 waterfalls in Southern Cone; every one has a page with activities, seasons and how to get there.
When is the best time to see waterfalls in Southern Cone?
Across the waterfalls we cover, the most are at their best September to November.