Maracas Falls

waterfall, Trinidad and Tobago

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Maracas Falls are a spectacular waterfall located in the Northern Range of Trinidad, part of Trinidad and Tobago. These falls have a significant drop of 298 feet (91 meters). The Northern Range itself is a continuation of the Andes Mountains' coastal ranges from Venezuela. This mountainous region is home to numerous waterfalls, with Maracas Falls being one of the most impressive.1

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…Blue Basin Falls and the Maracas Falls, both 298 feet (91 metres) high. On the southern side of the range, foothills with an elevation of approximately 500 feet (150 metres) descend to the Northern Plain.
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…Blue Basin Falls and the Maracas Falls, both 298 feet (91 metres) high. On the southern side of the range, foothills with an elevation of approximately 500 feet (150 metres) descend to the Northern Plain.
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