Iguacu
The Iguazu Cataratas are situated in the province of Misiones in Argentina and in the State of Parana on the Brazilian side, The falls are located on the Iguazu river and they divide the river in two, the upper and lower level.
The falls have 275 cascades that form a horseshoe stretching 2.7 km. Two thirds of the falls are located on the Argentine side.
This falls are a result of a volcanic eruption leaving a large crack in the earth where the water flows into the lower level and the Parana river.
This falls were name by the native Guaranì people and Iguazu means; "Big waters".
Visiting the falls in March 2015 I came away with the opinion that what makes these falls different, interesting and awe inspiring for the tourist is the fact that you don't just stand and look at the falls cascading down into a canon like you do with most of the others listed on the top ten waterfalls of the world.
Visiting these falls you can feel, breathe and experience the awe of their magnificence as you walk through the trails, bridges and boardwalks offering the tourist many opportunities to see individual falls up close and hear the deafening cascading of the water.
you will observe native fauna and flora and you need to be aware of the cheeky coates who just love the goodies tourists have in their backpacks. If the day is partly cloudy with glimpses of sun you will enjoy rainbows and following the rainbows many butterflies will emerge for your enjoyment.
There are two circuits, circuit superior and circuit inferior, the upper circuit is approximately one km and you will walk to the lovely viewing points along the upper rim of the falls.
The lower level is a longer walk at the bottom end of the falls here you arrive at the two main lookouts which bring you to Dos Hermanas and Salto Bossete.
Another attraction for your enjoyment is the small train that carries you approximately one kilometer to La garganta del Diablo, This horseshoe of falls is absolutely stunning.
You will need a full day to enjoy all this area has to offer but I would recommend two days to soak it all up. You can purchase a two day pass at the park entrance at a reduced rate.
The town Puerto Iguazu is quaint and pretty. It has a real tourist feel to it with many restaurants, bars, cafes and souvenirs. The accommodation in this town caters for all tastes and pockets both affordable and luxury.While staying in this town you can visit the falls on the Brasilian side by driving approximately twenty minutes to the border where you go through immigration and then on to The Nacional Parque Iguaçu and the Brasilian visitors center. At the visitors center you purchase tickets which includes your entrance to the park and the bus ticket. You then board one of the many buses which transport you to the beginning of the park where you meet the track which you walk along to view the falls.
The path is approximately two kilometers long. At the beginning of the path the tourist experiences the panoramic views of the falls on the Argentinian side. There are a number of viewing platforms along the path for photo opportunities. Eventually you reach a spectacular extended platform with magestics views of La Garganta del Diablo- The Devils Throat. This platform is perched over these stunningly powerful and deafening cascade plunging into an invisible destination.Finally you take an escalator to the viewing platform at the very top of the falls at Puerto Canoas. Words cannot describe the splendour of what you will see.
Next to the entrance to the park in Brazil there is a zoo too with animals of the surroundings. The animals mostly came from smugglers or private persons who treated them badly.
Lovely pictures. What are those animals??
ResponderBorrarHello Miriam, sorry for the late answer xD
BorrarThe first picture with animals, they are called COATI, they are everywhere in the park looking for food, do not eat in from of them, they may steal your food.
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