"Cascading magic, swim-in edition"
World Famous
Iguazu Falls
Brazil / Argentina
275 waterfalls spanning nearly 3 km. The Devil's Throat is a roaring, misty horseshoe of raw power.
European Alternative
Krka Falls
Croatia
Stunning cascading waterfalls in a forested gorge, where you can swim in the pools below the falls.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Iguazu Falls
flight
Europe
Krka Falls
train
€709
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
1.8t
Less CO₂
98%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Iguazu Falls
by flight · 10,085km
Krka Falls
by train · 1,474km
from €190
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Iguazu Falls
Krka Falls
Why These Two?
Both are spectacular multi-tiered waterfall systems set in lush forest.
Travelling to Iguazu Falls
By flight · 10,400 km
CO₂: 1,934 kg
Travelling to Krka Falls
By train · 1,400 km
CO₂: 39 kg(98% less)
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Photo · Iguazu Falls by Unsplash · Krka Falls by Unsplash