Bodies of Water

Angel Falls, the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, is located in the Canaima National Park in southeastern Venezuela along the border between Guyana and Brazil. Partially covered by table mountain formations, the sheer cliffs and waterfalls form a spectacular landscape.

The Caquetá River, as it is known in Colombia, or the Japurá, as it is known in Brazil, is a tributary of the Amazon River. About two-thirds of the tributary is in Colombia, and the other one-third is in Brazil. The Caquetá-Japurá Basin is the ninth-largest tributary basin in the Amazon.

Caracol State Park, located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, boasts the stunning Caracol Falls - a popular tourist destination. The waterfall is between the Brazilian Highlands' pine forest zone and the southern coastal Atlantic Forest and comprises two cascades.

Nestled amidst the rugged terrain of southeastern Haiti lies a hidden oasis of unparalleled beauty and ecological significance: Étang Saumâtre, also known as Lake Azuéi. As the largest lake in Haiti and the second largest in Hispaniola after Lake Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic, this salty water body embodies the essence of Haiti's natural landscape, offering a sanctuary of tranquility and biodiversity in the heart of the Caribbean.

The Urubamba River flows gracefully through the rugged heart of the Peruvian Andes and emerges as a lifeline of unparalleled significance. It is a testament to nature's timeless power and indigenous cultures' enduring resilience. The river has carved its meandering course over millennia, shaping the landscape and sustaining the surrounding region's rich biodiversity and agricultural productivity.

The Essequibo River, a titan among South American rivers, gracefully meanders through the heart of Guyana, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's landscapes, biodiversity, and history. This majestic watercourse, the longest and most comprehensive in Guyana, is a testament to the country's natural splendor and cultural significance. Encompassing more than half of the country, the Essequibo's basin is a complex network of waterways, intricately woven by tributaries that further enrich the Essequibo's course.

Golfo Dulce lies between the Osa Peninsula and the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Coronado Bay lies to the northwest. The peninsula contains a complex of national parks and protects one of Central America's most significant stands of the virgin rainforest.

Guanabara Bay is a picturesque bay of the Atlantic Ocean, located in southeast Brazil, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. On its western shore lies the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Duque de Caxias, and on its eastern coast, the towns of Niterói and São Gonçalo. More than 130 islands dot the bay.

The Gulf of Tribugá is an unspoiled paradise on Colombia's Pacific coast, offering stunning landscapes, diverse biodiversity, and traditional communities. The Tribugá-Cupica-Baudó Biosphere Reserve, created to conserve the region's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, fosters sustainable development and community involvement.

The Iguaçu National Park in Paraná State, Brazil, shares with Iguazú National Park in Argentina, one of the world’s largest and most impressive waterfalls. Clouds of spray soak the surrounding area, and islands in the river are consequently covered by luxuriant vegetation.