Iguazu National Park
Iguazu National Park, with the Falls as its main feature, was added to the World Heritage List for two reasons: its exceptional natural beauty and because itīs the habitat of rare and endangered species.
The Argentinian side of the park measures 49.200 ha. The adjacent Brazilian side is another World Heritage Site.
The waterfalls on both sides together span over 2700 m., and have a height of 80 m.
Iguazu is an indigenous (Tupi-Guarani) name, meaning Great Waters.
Visit October 2004
From Foz do Iguacu, I took a public bus to its Argentinian counterpart Puerto Iguazu. From there, another bus brought me to the falls.
This side also has some themepark-feeling. I did give in this time, and joined the Great Adventure. Thatīs when you cross the forest by giant car and then jump into a speedboat. The boat takes you up close to the falls, and somewhat underneath. I got terribly wet, and didnīt dry until I got back to my hotel in the afternoon and could change clothes.
Somehow the falls look smaller from the Argentinian side. However, strolling through the surrounding forest is very worthwhile here.
More photos can be found in the Picture Gallery
Reviews
John Booth (New Zealand):
As most of the falls are in Argentina, you get to see then up close, so that you are often showered with spray. There are several walking tracks, and a free train service that links the trailheads to the park entrance.
From the Cataras station there are the Upper and Lower trails that lead you along the top of the falls, and around the base to reach the (free) boat service to San Martin Island.
From the Devil's Throat station you walk out along a causeway to a big horsehoe shaped section of the falls, where the noise of the water is deafening, and clouds of spray come drifting upwards to soak you.
This has to be an experience not to be missed. But to complete it you need another half day to cross over to the Brazilian side and see the full panorama from over there. |
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I went to Iguazu just recently and was overwhelmed by the beauty of the Falls. It literally took my breath away. We also took the motor launch and went into the Falls - got completely drenched but it was worth it! |
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Geoff Peters (USA):
I recently fulfilled a lifelong dream to see Iguazu and captured the once-in-a-lifetime visit with tons of photos, including several panoramas. Perhaps they may be of interest to you -- please see my Iguazu Photos and Pictures at Geoff's Travel Page. Iguazu ranks up there as one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Many thanks! -- Geoff Peters |
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Martin (holland):
Much better than Niagara, its atmosphere of awesome power still relates to the surroundings, providing proof of forces of nature that once made this planet what it is today. |
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