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| Bossetti Falls with Rainbow - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Upper Circuit - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Pat & Wayne at Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Coati - Iguazu Falls, Agentina |
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| Our Friends Annelise & Noelia - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Butterflies - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Mitre Falls at Devil's Trout - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Hostel Inn - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| Devil's Throat Lit by Moonlight - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
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| San Martin & Mbigua Falls - Iguazu Falls, Argentina |
Iguazu Falls, Argentina (2/27-3/1/2010)
AMAZING!! Iguazu Falls is one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sites we have ever visited!
Iguazu Falls are an UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site with 275 separate waterfalls stretching across a 1.7-mile semicircle plummeting 230 feet into a giant gorge - making Iguazu Falls undoubtedly the most stunning natural wonder of South America, we believe the world.
The roar of about a million gallons of water every second from Rio (River) Iguazu crashing down is a complete rush.
In the native Guarani language, the word “Iguazu” means “great waters” - not hard to imagine how they come up with that. Upon seeing Iguazu Falls, the United States' First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly exclaimed "Poor Niagara!"
Iguazu Falls is located on the border of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Iguazu Falls are surrounded by the one of South America’s most diverse and lush sub-tropical forests with giant butterflies, cupay trees, and the world’s largest ‘rat’ (an animal the size of a small dog).
The numbers of species around Iguazu Falls are staggering: 200 species of trees, 448 birds, 71 mammals, 36 reptiles, 20 amphibians, and 250 butterflies!
The very well organized park (Parque Nacional) on the Argentina side has walks on the Upper and Lower Circuits of Iguazu Falls that give great close-up views of the striking waterfalls of Dos Hermanos (Two Brothers), Bossetti, Chico (Small), Ramirez, and San Martin (see photos).
We took Iguazu Falls' Grand Adventure tour that included a 4x4 eco-drive through the jungle followed by a zodiac ride along rapids to some of the falls where you get drenched. Sitting in the front under one of the small falls, Wayne was treated to a special soaking by the driver of the boat.
Then we took the Iguazu Falls' park train to the falls of Devil’s Throat. Almost a half-mile long with water pouring into it from three sides, the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) is the most impressive of Iguazu Falls (see photos).
The next day we did an amazing outing – a visit to Devil’s Throat at night with a full moon to light its glory (see photo).
Iguazu Falls lives up to its reputation being a truly amazing site. We met two remarkable women (Annelise and Noelia) from Jersey in the Channel Islands who are changing their lives with some world-wide travel followed by moving to Australia. They invited us to spend our last day enjoying a great pool at their hostel (Hostel Inn - see photo).
We stayed in downtown Puerto Iguazu because there is much more to see and do on the Argentina side of Iguazu Falls.
We agree with the many people we met who have visited Iguazu Falls – “You got’a do it!”
If you like large waterfalls, please also visit our other blog post about:
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Please also see our other 4 posts on Argentina:
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Palermo & Recoleta Area)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (San Telmo & La Boca Area)
Mendoza Wine Country, Argentina
Ushuaia, Strait of Magellan, & Tierra del Fuego, Argentina 
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AMAZING!! Iguazu Falls is one of the world’s most breathtaking natural sites we have ever visited!
Iguazu Falls are an UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site with 275 separate waterfalls stretching across a 1.7-mile semicircle plummeting 230 feet into a giant gorge - making Iguazu Falls undoubtedly the most stunning natural wonder of South America, we believe the world.
The roar of about a million gallons of water every second from Rio (River) Iguazu crashing down is a complete rush.
In the native Guarani language, the word “Iguazu” means “great waters” - not hard to imagine how they come up with that. Upon seeing Iguazu Falls, the United States' First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly exclaimed "Poor Niagara!"
Iguazu Falls is located on the border of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Iguazu Falls are surrounded by the one of South America’s most diverse and lush sub-tropical forests with giant butterflies, cupay trees, and the world’s largest ‘rat’ (an animal the size of a small dog).
The numbers of species around Iguazu Falls are staggering: 200 species of trees, 448 birds, 71 mammals, 36 reptiles, 20 amphibians, and 250 butterflies!
The very well organized park (Parque Nacional) on the Argentina side has walks on the Upper and Lower Circuits of Iguazu Falls that give great close-up views of the striking waterfalls of Dos Hermanos (Two Brothers), Bossetti, Chico (Small), Ramirez, and San Martin (see photos).
We took Iguazu Falls' Grand Adventure tour that included a 4x4 eco-drive through the jungle followed by a zodiac ride along rapids to some of the falls where you get drenched. Sitting in the front under one of the small falls, Wayne was treated to a special soaking by the driver of the boat.
Then we took the Iguazu Falls' park train to the falls of Devil’s Throat. Almost a half-mile long with water pouring into it from three sides, the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo) is the most impressive of Iguazu Falls (see photos).
The next day we did an amazing outing – a visit to Devil’s Throat at night with a full moon to light its glory (see photo).
Iguazu Falls lives up to its reputation being a truly amazing site. We met two remarkable women (Annelise and Noelia) from Jersey in the Channel Islands who are changing their lives with some world-wide travel followed by moving to Australia. They invited us to spend our last day enjoying a great pool at their hostel (Hostel Inn - see photo).
We stayed in downtown Puerto Iguazu because there is much more to see and do on the Argentina side of Iguazu Falls.
We agree with the many people we met who have visited Iguazu Falls – “You got’a do it!”
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| Niagara Falls - New York, USA |
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Please also see our other 4 posts on Argentina:
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Palermo & Recoleta Area)
Buenos Aires, Argentina (San Telmo & La Boca Area)
Mendoza Wine Country, Argentina
Ushuaia, Strait of Magellan, & Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
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Your pictures of the area are fantastic!! The place is a little out of the way, but I agree well worth the visit.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It looks like an amazing place…. Keep sharing..!
ReplyDeleteI was there two years ago, and I completely agree... It is a breathtaking, amazing, wonderful natural site! I also stayed in Puerto Iguazu and visited the Argentinian side, but didn't do the night visit... looks amazing! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos and I can understand why visiting Iguazu Falls was such an amazing experience. Looks like we need to make a return visit to South America!
ReplyDeleteIguazu Falls is one of those places everyone should see. We went a few years ago but I would love to go back.
ReplyDeleteYour shot of Devil's Throat is amazing. There's a reason this is an iconic destination and you captured an aspect that not everyone sees.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos (except for the rats:-)!
ReplyDeleteArgentina and Iguazu Falls are on our list for 2016! I will save this post! What is the best time of year to visit?
ReplyDeleteIguazu Falls has been on my bucket list for quite a while now. Loved seeing it in your post.
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