Iguaçu Falls

Advantages: As Breathtaking As An Anaconda.
Disadvantages: Only Expensive Rolls Of Film Do It Justice.

The Iguazu falls ranks as one of South America’s foremost attractions. It’s easy to see why after spending a day there, you will be spellbound. The falls are situated in one of Argentina’s best national parks, Parque Nacional Iguazu in the North East of the country. The closest town to the falls is Puerto Iguazu, which survives purely from the tourist business but is itself beautifully serene. The Falls came into being after a rush of lava (made ...
...result that a huge natural cliff was created. This sheer drop happened to be spread over several kilometres and when the waters of the Rio Iguazu (river) plummet from the edge the result is a scene taken from a movie endowed with eye-popping special effects. Puerto Iguazu The closest town to the falls comes complete with huge tracts of forest in the background. While Puerto Iguazu is a lovely town to relax in anything more than 2 days could lead ... Read review

Advantages: Paradise
Disadvantages: You have to leave sometime....

This is the closest thing to paradise I have ever seen. Eden may have looked like this, if God was in a particularly good mood on the sixth day, or whenever it was he created it. The Falls mark the point where Brazil and Argentina border one another. The river Iguazu (Portuguese spelling – or Iguacu in Spanish) cascades down through a large valley at this point – see other reviews in the section for an explanation of how the valley was ...
...to an East Londoner whose only knowledge of rivers up ‘til this point was the grotty Thames, festooned with shopping trolleys and plastic bags. The river Iguacu is HUGE – its name literally meant “Big Water” in the language of the local people – until the Spanish arrived. Thankfully they kept the name intact, as well as the falls themselves, which send 1,200000 litres of water crashing down every second. Iguacu is something ... Read review

Advantages: Unbelievable scenery, fantastic wildlife
Disadvantages: Not much choice of accomodation

The stunning array of cascades is what makes Iguacu, in my opinion, the most the spectacular of the world’s waterfalls. Unlike other, taller waterfalls, the falls is made up o a semi-circle of hundreds of individual water falls, all pouring into a tempestuous river. Take a boat trip up this river to next to the falls and you are in one of the best places to appreciate them – look right, look left, look straight ahead and all you can see is walls ...
...close by to add to the spectacle. The falls lie literally on the border between Argentina and Brazil (the border is in fact the river on which the falls are) but I would recommend staying on the Brazillian side. The views are better from here, and the most secondary activities are on this side. For British tourists, no visa is required to get into Brazil, so there are no administrative problems either. The falls is located in a sub-tropical zone ... Read review

Advantages: Once in a lifetime experience!
Disadvantages: Lots of mosquitos.

Ok, some tips if you are planning to visit the waterfalls with seven jumps, even bigger than the American one. Don't forget to plan everything for their winter, if you plan to be there during December, January, February... think about this twice, you will need more than a huge bottle of water, it's summer there and specially there that is a tropical forest, everywhere you turn you'll find insects. So remember to carry, no matter when you go insects ...
...jumps in the Argentinean part that is why you will get the superb view in the Brazilian side. You have to options one is to stay in Brazil that is cheap although they raise prices for tourism or if not you can stay in Argentina. If you choose the second choice, you will be glad to know that their most luxury hotel in the area does not cost fortunes. it's a Sheraton situated in the middle of the Argentinean national park, so if you fancy a look to ... Read review

Advantages: amazing amazing amazing!
Disadvantages: you get wet!

I spent 8 weeks travelling through argentina, bolivia and peru and this day trip was by far the greatest highlight - even greater than the Inca Trail! The sight of the water crashing down all around you surrounded by the uninterrupted greenery is awesome. The authorities have done a wonderful job there keeping the naural state - there are none of the mcdonalds or tacky souveir shops you would find if they were located here or in the USA - you simply ...
...The speed boat ride into the falls is well worth the extra money - as long as you don't mind getting soaked! In my opinion the Argentinian side is better than the Brazilian side but if you have a few days spare do both as they offer such different perspectives. If you have more spare time walk to the point where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay all meet - it is a fantastic photo opportunity and is easy to walk to! If you go to this region - go out ... Read review

Advantages: Less touristy and tacky than Niagara
Disadvantages: Give it time and it will become touristy and tacky

...Iguaçu (or Iguazú) waterfalls are some of the most impressive in the world, not the biggest, widest nor tallest waterfall, but 275 separate waterfalls spread over a three-kilometre crescent between Argentina and Brazil. Most of the falls are in Argentina, but the best views are from the Brazilian side. While on holiday in Brazil, after a wonderful few days in Rio de Janeiro and before heading into the Amazon Jungle I spent a few days at Iguaçu, staying at the wonderful Tropical Das Cataratas Hotel. Getting There We intended to fly from Rio to Curitiba, but the weather was too bad for a small plane, so we flew to São Paulo and caught a bigger plane from there to Curitiba, to catch the connecting flight to Iguaçu. Hotel Tropical Das Cataratas We stayed at the four-star Tropical Das Cataratas which is about ten miles from the airport... Read review

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Advantages: One of the most beautiful places in the world.
Disadvantages: Slow reactions leads to wet camcorders.

...than this it is possible to get a free drink with each hour so it pays to seek these places out especially if you've endured a dehydrating day at the Falls. PREPARATION The Iguazu Falls are at their busiest around noon so it pays to avoid the most popular areas until later in the day. Another point worth remembering before you set out is to have protective covering for any cameras you intend bringing, or if this is not possible you can use your T-shirt at opportune moments like we did. GETTING TO THE FALLS Getting from Puerto Iguazu to the Falls couldn't be easier. If you are staying at one of the towns 4 star hotels you won't need to worry much as your bus will be waiting outside. For everyone else it's a taxi or the much cheaper alternative, the bus. All buses for Iguazu (in Brazil it's spelt with a 'c', Iguacu) leave from... Read review

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