This is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Ecuador. The San Rafael Falls are over 500 feet high and carry a huge volume of water in an astonishing display of nature’s power. They are located at the foot of the highly active Reventador Volcano which rises out of the Amazon jungle east of the Andes. Be careful while observing the falls: A cross here commemorates the death of a Canadian tourist who plummeted to his death while photographing the falls.
Written by
Mike Lyvers.
There are no posts. Why not be the first to have your say?
Engaging,authentic discoveries of the South American continent, from scenic Patagonia to the pampas, from Lima to La Paz…
Whether you prefer the turquoise waters of the Futaleufu River or tumbling through the jungle of Ecuador Rafting America has the adventure for you
Enjoy great biking & an amazing exploration of Ecuador with its array of cultures, architecture & volcanic landscapes. 15 days from £1535.
Explore Ecuador’s exuberant rainforest, a land rich in flora & a wide variety of wildlife, from Kapawi Ecolodge and Reserve.
Inspiring small group or tailor made adventures in the world's wild places. From trekking in Peru, mountain biking in Bhutan to ski touring in France.

Iguazu Falls stretches 3 kms on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Taller than Niagara Falls, and four times as wide with…

Along with Victoria Falls, the Niagara Falls is the most famous waterfall in the world. There are three falls that make up Niag…

Angel Falls is the world's tallest waterfall, nearly 1000m (979m) high with a largest single drop of 810m. Named after the pilo…

At the bottom of a steep alpine valley, in amongst the cloud forests, these developed springs are said to be the best in Ecuado…

Herds of wild horses dot the paramo, the high-altitude mountain region of Ecuador, also home to llamas, feral pigs, bulls, and …

'Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850…