Iguazu Falls — Attraction in Puerto Iguazú

There's no preparing you for the sheer majesty of Iguazu Falls in Brazil. It's one of those rare, awe-inspiring sights that you truly have to see to believe. My friends and I recently made the pilgrimage to this natural wonder, and it was an experience that etched itself into our memories forever.

Photographs, no matter how stunning, can't begin to capture the essence of Iguazu Falls. Standing there, with the thunderous roar of cascading water as your soundtrack and the mist gently kissing your skin, you feel an indescribable connection to the raw power and beauty of nature.

Getting there is a bit of an adventure itself and part of the whole experience. Depending on where you're based, you might find yourself on a bus journey to the national park, which is an adventure in its own right. Then comes the tram ride, offering scenic views and building anticipation. The final leg of the journey is on foot, a trek through lush, vibrant paths that heighten your sense of adventure. Every step brings you closer to the grand reveal, and the excitement builds with each stride.

When you finally reach the falls, the trek fades into insignificance compared to the spectacle before you. The panoramic views are simply breathtaking – a tapestry of rainbows, verdant landscapes, and the relentless flow of the mighty waters. It's a moment where time stands still, and you're swept up in the grandeur of it all.

Remember to come prepared – this is nature in its most unadulterated form. Snacks and water are essentials, fueling your body as the falls fuel your spirit. And while the journey may be a bit of a trek, every step is worth the vistas that await.

Visiting Iguazu Falls isn't just a tick on the bucket list; it's an immersion into the heart of nature's splendor, a reminder of its power and grace. It's an encounter that resonates deep within, long after you've left the roar of the water behind. If you're seeking an experience that transcends the ordinary, Iguazu...

The stunning Iguazú Falls lie along Argentina's border with Brazil, with Iguazu National Park on the Argentinian side and Iguaçu National Park on the Brazilian side. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these huge waterfalls are undoubtedly one of the most spectacular sights in South America. Visitors can get quite close to the these thundering falls thanks to a network of easily accessible walkways and viewing platforms designed to provide the best possible views, including some at the bottom of the falls, an area known as the Devil's Throat. Iguazu is in fact made up of between 150 to 300 individual falls along its nearly three-kilometer edge, a number that changes depending on the season, varying in height between 60 to 82 meters and each as spectacular as the next. Served by an international airport in Argentina (and one in neighboring Brazil), it's relatively easy to visit, particularly if flying from Buenos Aires. The first Spanish explorer to visit the falls was Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in 1541. In 1897 Edmundo de Barros, a Brazilian army officer, envisaged the establishment of a national park at Iguaçu Falls. Following boundary rectifications between Brazil and Argentina, two separate national parks were established, one by each country—Iguaçu National Park (1939) in Brazil and Iguazú National Park (1934) in Argentina. Both parks were created to preserve the vegetation, wildlife, and scenic beauty associated with the falls. In 1984 the Argentine park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, and two years later the Brazilian park was also granted World Heritage status. The Iguaçu area is served by three airports, in Argentina, Brazil,...

After experiencing the majestic Iguazu Falls from Argentina back in 2016, we couldn't resist the opportunity to view this natural marvel from a different perspective. This time, we approached from Paraguay, crossing the land border into Brazil for a fresh look at one of the world's most impressive waterfalls.

Cool Facts about Iguazu Falls: Iguazu Falls consists of 275 individual waterfalls spanning nearly 3 km. The name "Iguazu" comes from the Guarani words "y" (water) and "ûasú" (big). At its highest point, Devil's Throat, the water plunges 82 meters (269 feet). Iguazu is wider than Victoria Falls and taller than Niagara Falls. The falls are surrounded by protected subtropical rainforest home to over 2,000 plant species.

Once in Brazil, we were struck by the panoramic views offered from this side. While the Argentine side allows for intimate, up-close encounters with individual cascades, the Brazilian perspective provides sweeping vistas of the entire waterfall system. The walkways here are designed to maximize these breathtaking panoramas. One of the highlights was the elevator ride to an observation deck, offering a bird's-eye view of the falls and surrounding rainforest. The thunderous roar of the water and the ever-present mist created an atmosphere of raw...