Devil's Throat, Waterfall at Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil.
The Devil's Throat waterfall forms a U-shaped chasm measuring 150 meters wide and 82 meters deep, creating a powerful cascade of water at Iguazu Falls.
Spanish explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca documented this natural formation in 1541, marking the first European record of the Iguazu Falls system.
The name originates from indigenous Guarani and Tupi languages, where the words 'y' and 'uasu' combine to describe the massive water formation.
Visitors can reach the Devil's Throat viewing platform via a 3600-foot footbridge from the Devil's Throat Station, accessed by the Jungle Train.
Great Dusky Swifts nest behind the rushing waters of the falls, building their homes within the constant mist and thundering cascade.
Location: Brazil
Elevation above the sea: 252 m
Part of: Iguaçu Falls
GPS coordinates: -25.69570,-54.43610
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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