“Simply the Best”: The Search for the World’s Top Geotourism Destinations

Iguazu National Park, home to the Iguaçu/Iguazu Falls, is identified as one of the world's top geotourism destinations. This distinction is based on criteria including visual impact, site quality, educational potential, and accessibility, while also ensuring global geodiversity representation across continents. The study proposes a list of 10 such sites, prioritizing those that showcase diverse geological features and contribute to broader geodiversity understanding. Iguazu Falls stands out for its dramatic natural beauty, significant educational value, and role in promoting sustainable tourism practices.

Gray, M. (2020). “Simply the Best”: The Search for the World’s Top Geotourism Destinations. The Geotourism Industry in the 21st Century, 207–226. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429292798-10