The Iguaçu Falls are located in the city of Foz do Iguaçu in the Brazilian state of Paraná.
Understand
The Iguaçu Falls (or Iguazu Falls, in Spanish) are formations in the Iguaçu River of several waterfalls, which provide an unforgettable spectacle due to their grandeur. Iguazú (ARG) considered a World Heritage Site (UNESCO) The word Iguaçu means "large water", in Tupi-Guarani etymology. The falls are formed by the falls of the Iguaçu River. Eighteen kilometers before joining the Paraná River, the Iguaçu overcomes an uneven terrain and falls in falls of an average height of 65 m, with a width of 2780 m. Discovery
Geologically, the formation of the region is estimated 150 million years ago for its creation and the phenomenon of geographic formation of the cataracts only had its beginning approximately 200 thousand years ago. According to history, the first European to find the Falls in 1542 was the Spaniard Álvar Nunez, and to this day, in the Falls, there is a plaque in his honor for discovering the area when, on his second trip to South America, he discovered a of the wonders of the world hitherto hidden
The Iguaçu River measures 1200 m in width above the falls. Below, it narrows into a channel of up to 65m. The total width of the falls in the Brazilian territory is approximately 800m and 1900m on the Argentine side. Depending on the river flow, the number of falls varies from 150 to 300 and the height of the falls varies from 40 to 82 meters, resulting in a width of 2,700 meters, with a semicircular shape. The river's average water flow is around 1,500 m3 per second, ranging from 500 m3/s in times of drought and 6,500 m3/s in floods.
Isolated falls can reach almost 300, depending on the volume of water in the river, reducing to less than 20 during floods. There are 19 great jumps, three of them on the Brazilian side (Floriano, Deodoro and Benjamin Constant) and the others on the Argentine side. The arrangement of the falls - most of them on the Argentine side and facing Brazil - provides the best view for those observing the scenery from Brazil. in Portuguese).
Everywhere the roar of the waters is felt. The region is covered by Atlantic forest.
ClimateSubtropical, with hot and humid summer.
To arrive
The easiest way to get to the falls from the Brazilian side is by plane, arriving at the international airport of Foz de Iguaçu, but you can also arrive by car and bus, but the journey is very tiring. go down to the 1st lookout
Fees and permissionsEntrance and parking fees vary, it is best to look for this information always updated on the attraction page.
Please do not feed the quatis. As much as they try to advance on their food. Our food is not ideal for them, they are wild animals. Also prevent the quatis from biting or scratching you, as the bite or scratch causes rabies.
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Within the Iguaçu National Park there are several tour options, in addition to the panoramic trail that is included in the entrance ticket to the Park.
The ideal is to wear light clothes and preferably sneakers, sunscreen and repellent. Don't forget the camera to record this natural spectacle.
Look
- . Daily, 9am-5pm. They are not the tallest (Angel jump at Venezuela) nor the bulkier ones (Victoria Falls on the border between the Zambia it's the Zimbabwe) in the world, but they can surely be the most beautiful and impressive.
Knife
- Boat trips up close to the falls
- A visit to bird park and have direct contact with the birds
It is possible to go rappelling, rafting, canopy tours, safaris, boat trips on the Iguaçu River, hikes through the forest, on foot, by bicycle or in an electric jeep.
There's even the option of having a panoramic view from a helicopter
Go to the elevator (lookout) to appreciate it better.
Buy
In the souvenir shops that are inside the Park. There are personalized clothes, plush toys (native animals), books and miniatures.
With the
There is a cafeteria right at the entrance, in the visitor center. During the panoramic trail path, there are support snack bars, you will need, at least to drink some water during the walk.
At the end of the tour, you will find the cafeteria with fast food options, coffee and also the Porto Canoas Restaurant (12-4pm), which is located over the Iguaçu River, one of the most beautiful views.
Drink it
At the snack bars during the trail, or at the end of the tour, at the cafeteria or Restaurante Porto Canoas.
sleep
There are several options, for every type of budget, both in Puerto Iguazu how much in Foz do Iguaçu. Camping inside National Parks is prohibited.
Safety
you will need some things
- A raincoat, because when you get close, it splashes water
- A map (available at checkouts) in case you get lost
- Repellent
- Water
- Beware of coatis, their bite and scratches transmit anger - Do not go beyond the protective fences of the path and viewpoints
Leave
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