SOUTH AMERICA

Below is a list of Recommended Natural Wonders of South America. We invite you to discover, explore, and enjoy each of these natural wonders. Please vote to confirm these selections or nominate another natural wonder that you believe is more deserving. The Bay of Rio de Janiero has the distinguished position as one of The Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Subsequently, it is not considered in the voting process for the seven wonders of South America.


Amazon Rainforest

World's largest rainforest accounting for the greatest collection of plant and animal life in the world with 1 in 10 species of the world living here.

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Rank: 1


Iguazu Falls

Comprised of 275 individual falls over a spread of 1.67 miles (2.7 km) and reaching a height of 269 feet (82 m).

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Rank: 2


Angel Falls

The highest waterfall in the world with a clear drop of 2,647 feet (807 m). The name, Kerepakupai meru, means "waterfall of the deepest place."

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Rank: 3


Colca Canyon

A Peruvian canyon that runs twice as deep as the Grand Canyon and serves as the home for the Andean Condor.

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Rank: 4


Huascaran National Park

National park that features 663 glaciers, 296 lakes, and 41 tributaries.

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Rank: 5


Alpamayo Mountain

Features an almost symmetrical 60 degree pyramid shape and often called "The most beautiful mountain in the world."

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Rank: 6


Perito Moreno Glacier

Covering 97 square miles and reaching a depth of 2,297 feet, Perito Moreno Glacier is a spectacular site.

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Rank: 7


Cotahuasi Canyon

The deepest canyon within the Americas reaching a maximum depth of ## feet (3535 m).

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Rank: 8


El Tatio

Largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere and third largest in the world with over 80 active geysers.

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Rank: 9