These Eight Secret Waterfalls Will Make Your Next Vacation Magic

Niagara, Iguazu, Victoria Falls: They’re some of the prettiest places in the world, but they’re definitely not secret. And if you don’t time your visit just right, you might end up having to elbow through crowds for the perfect photo op.

Truth is, getting a smaller waterfall all to yourself can be just as big a thrill, especially when you can jump in for a private swim, surrounded by nothing more than jungle thickets, imposing boulders, and the roaring soundtrack of mother nature’s most dramatic work.