São Paulo and Iguazu, ... Amazon Iguazu Falls are one of the most visited tourist destinations in South America. Nearly 2 million people come each year from all over the world to know one of the most spectacular natural monuments and impressive.
correspond to Argentina, this target is shared with Brazil as the Iguazu National Park extends into the two countries and views of waterfalls Falls can be seen from both sides.
access points to the Falls are the cities of Foz do Iguaçu, in Brazil and Puerto Iguazu in Argentina. With a much larger infrastructure of accommodation, restaurants and commercial services, Foz is the one that receives the most tourists. But the visitors attending the Parks in equal measure by a root cause: the show is so wonderful and different experience on both sides, it is worth traveling the few miles that separate them and make the sometimes-tedious-customs procedures. Foreigners should be aware that travel between the two countries means carry the documentation: visitors Some nationalities need a visa in one country and not in another.
Access to Argentine Falls is via the Visitors Center, where he paid $ 3 per person entitled to income, the two runs of the train and the boat that crosses to Isla San Martin. To the Center can be reached by car or bus that travels every 45'desde the Hito Tres Fronteras, the Bus Terminal and Route No. 12, priced from just under $ 1 per person. In access bilingual guides can be hired for the journey, but you can do on its own.
The first tranche has a food court, gift shops, an amphitheater and an area dedicated to the knowledge of the park's ecosystem and human culture that has interacted with the same throughout history. The comments of each panel are made only in English.
After traveling about 400 mt. is the Central Station from where the train station leading to the Falls, on the first leg. Another option for those who want to start direct contact with nature, is to This section walking around 20'-without difficulty, by the Green Trail.
From Station Falls begins the journey to the Upper Circuit. For an hour walking down the runway -1200 mt. without difficulty or stairs that goes through the jungle, crossing streams and suddenly appear the first views of waterfalls. Here it is a wonderful show, but just begun.
From some vantage points the views are in front of the falls and by the end of the trail top of them. Front, in pink, is the Hotel Tropical das Cataratas in Brazilian land.
The lower circuit is more difficult than before, because it contains stairs. Here, too, walking through the jungle on the first leg, crossing streams and friendly coatis need to maintain their privacy without being disturbed, and halfway to begin to appear the first waterfalls. In this case, all viewed from below. At the end of the bridge is the beautiful Salto Bosetti: balcony at the end of the proximity of both water flow fell with all his strength ago that visitors end up wet and shocked.
For those without physical disabilities, the journey continues along steep stairs to take the boat across to Isla San Martin. After a tiring climb something on both sides of the island there are balconies that offer a different perspective of the falls seen from up in the Upper Circuit.
A moving experience can be lived by participating in the Nautical Adventure, by rubber boats, we are making below the Garganta del Diablo with a baptism in the mist that leaves the fascinating waterfall of 70 meters.
Returning, after climbing up stairs, is the ideal time to take a break, eat and drink in one of the bars, before embarking on the final stretch.
part Cataratas Station From the second phase of the train to the Garganta del Diablo Station. There also is a bar and toilets. This tour is not difficult and it does not have stairs, go across different arms of the Upper Iguazu River through lush vegetation and numerous birds, including toucans prettiest-up to the leap spectacular Devil's Throat. Several branches of the river flow into a giant pit, causing a violent fall of high water flow. The observation from the balcony necessarily mean that visitors marvel culminate completely wet, so it is advisable to bring rain gear unless you prefer to alleviate a very hot day with a swim in Niagara Falls. Facilities are seen in front of Brazilian sector of the park.
The tour can start any of the circuits, including the Garganta del Diablo. But having full-day it is best to take advantage the walk-it is advisable to do in the morning the upper and lower circuit, then the gateway to Throat, and has virtually no shade on the other hand, in the afternoon the sun's position can take the best pictures of the magnificent waterfall.
For Falls from Brazil, it is necessary to arrive at the Visitors Center by car or bus from Foz do Iguaçu. Upon arrival, the income is paid $ 3.5 per person, which you access the park on the special bus and boardwalks. In the center is health, craft shops, ATM cash withdrawals and temporary exhibitions.
The bus ride is enlivened by the Park's ecosystem explanations in Portuguese, English and English. The first stop, allows visitors to access the Macuco: After a stretch in special vehicles accompanied by guides who teach about the flora and fauna of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, is a fun walk that passes through a waterfall of 25 meters. height: Macuco Falls, where it is also possible to swim to calm the intense heat of summer. Towards the end of the trail takes the boat to the fantastic leaps of the Falls. The full tour costs about $ 35 but really worth it, because the feeling to be part of the falls from the water is incomparable.
Returning to the bus, you go down in the beginning of the road from the Falls to have the most amazing sight: for 1.2 km. medium difficulty with stairs, there are various viewpoints which offer the observation of different hops to reach the main: the Devil's Throat. The view of the Falls from the Brazilian side is wider, appreciating the landscape in all its glory, while the Argentine side is more partial to a more extensive tour.
the end of the path bus, Puerto Canoas has a complete infrastructure of souvenir shops, health, fast food bar and restaurant. The full moon nights are organized special dinners at the restaurant, which enjoys a privileged location, allows a unique evening in front of the Garganta del Diablo naturally lit.
Approximate Difficulty
Green Trail Argentina 20 'Baja
Argentina 1 hour Upper Circuit Lower Circuit Lower
Media Argentina 2 hours (up Salto Bosetti) - High (to access to Isla San Martin)
Isla San Martin Argentina 40 'High
Argentina Garganta del Diablo 45' Baja
Macuco Brazil 1 hour Media
Niagara Falls were discovered in 1541 by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca ; Iguazú means Big Water in Guarani, the language of the first settlers. Currently, along with a rich vegetation and a variety of animal species, make up the Forest Missionary in Argentina and the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. Despite this agreement, both countries are working independently, without organizing joint activities that would more fully enjoy the same show: the Falls.
Until not long, the infrastructure that had the falls on both sides of the Iguaçu River was very poor, far below international standards. But after the grant to private companies, the park offers its visitors all the comfort and security necessary to fully enjoy the beauty of Niagara Falls, convenient transportation, adequate sanitation, medical aid stations, bars with reasonable prices, large gateways tours in direct contact with falls water, boating trips and attention by the staff extremely friendly both Argentina and Brazil. There are also special transport for people with disabilities. The parks are inhabited between 8 and 18 pm. , Though generally close at 20 pm. during the summer, and remain open later Puerto Canoas and the gateway to Argentina Garganta del Diablo full moon nights.
In 1542, while on a voyage from the Atlantic to Asunción del Paraguay, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, saw the amazing waterfalls of the Iguazu River and christened "Saltos de Santa Maria", a name that was eventually replaced by its former name Guarani "Iguazú", I: water, Guazú: large.
At that time the region was inhabited by indigenous peoples of the Mbyá-Guaraní, who around 1609 began to live the evangelization process led by the Jesuit priests of the Society of Jesus, who developed the Latin America region a unique experience: the formation of a reduction system that eventually grew to 30 villages distributed in the regions of the tape and Guayrá (now southern Brazil and Paraguay, the entire province of Argentina Misiones and Corrientes in northern part).
For political and economic differences with the Crown of Spain, the Jesuits were expelled from the region in 1768. The area of \u200b\u200bthe falls and went into oblivion until June 1881, shortly before the federalization of Misiones, when the province of Corrientes, which exercised jurisdiction, sells 50 square miles of land on the river Paraná, Iguazú and Urugua- í Severo Fernández and Ernesto Arnadey. They transferred their rights in October of that year to Rafael Gallino who returns to alienate for Gregorio Lezama.
missions in December 1881 is separated from Corrientes and in 1882 assumed the first governor Rudecindo Rock that divides the territory into five departments. One of his commanders, Francisco Cruz, reaches the confluence of the rivers Parana and Iguazu River carrying a German scientific committee that seeks to colonize land. This expedition was funded by Ledesma (landowner of Iguazú) and directed by Carlos Bossetti browser. Among the climbers was also Jordan Hummell, who years later organized the first tourist trip to Niagara. So cataracts are "Discovered" again and again to be admired.
In 1888, Gregorio Lezama sell "land Falls" Martin Erracaborde Cía.
The September 20, 1895, Governor Balestra divided the province into 14 departments. Iguazú department becomes part of the department Frontera with Manuel Belgrano, Eldorado and part of San Pedro.
The July 19, 1897, was appointed justice of the peace of the emerging population of Iguazu Alberto Mugica. By then, Jordan Hummel, accompanied by Mr. Nuñez and Gibaja had already made a new incursion up to the Iguazu Falls, but the Brazilian side, as the Argentine side of the jungle was impenetrable. That trip prompted the government interest in promoting the arrival of tourists.
Paseo Inferior: Starting from the viewpoint of her figure recalling a lighthouse and the environment stands out for its white it descends many steps (some were carved into the rock) to the river Falls and travels through a beautiful footpath. Surrounded by lush forest you can enjoy a beautiful view of the bottom of the falls. Starting the tour in Lanusse and jump through the Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, come to a splendid vantage point from which to have a first view of the Garganta del Diablo. Going further shows the island of St. Maarten and jump right namesake. At the end of the path is the jump Bossetti. If we stay wet long finish, because there the water vapor produced by the shock of water against the rocks as a faint but incessant rain. Down the path towards Danger Point may, if in that time is enabled, browse the Iguazu River and cross to the island of St. Maarten. Once back, passes through the jump Dos Hermanas, where before they could enjoy a refreshing swim in the huge natural basin that forms at its base, as now that activity is prohibited.
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Paseo High: Starting from the same site mentioned above, travel, ride the name suggests, the upper falls water. The observation point from a higher level of vision changes completely landscape. You will see the falling down at his feet almost the turbulent waters. Thus the jump again visit Two Sisters, Bossetti, Chico, to be a sneak preview of the impressive Garganta del Diablo. On this site, where water falls from about 70 meters high, will surprise the deafening roar of water, permanently covered by dense columns of steam, which fired the shock of the water with the rocks.
: Accessible by train from the Falls, down to the Garganta del Diablo Station. From there take a walk the new footbridge, which winds between the islands, runs 1,100 meters to the spacious balconies located along the edge and face the Garganta del Diablo. The duration of this trip is 2 hours and the last train leaves at 16:30 pm.
Isla San Martin: You may arrive via boat service that departs from the lower circuit. From here you can see a panoramic view of the Garganta del Diablo, La Ventana, San Martín and diving.
Macuco Path: This trail trekking is one of the outputs traditional lovers of nature observation. An old logging bite than 3,600 meters long and jungle environment. This trail provides access to a cascade of 20 meters in the forest. It is an opportunity to learn jungle and watching Macuco, ulladores monkeys, coatis, Wild Turkeys, countless insects and occasionally coral snakes.
be recalled that within the park is the Sheraton hotel, formerly International Falls, with a panoramic view of Devil's Garaganta and Brazilian breaks.
In 1984 the Argentine side of the Falls, Iguazu National Park was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Later in 1986, the sector of Brazil, located in the Iguaçu National Park, was also declared a World Heritage Site. Cataracts bordering Argentina and Brazil are just a few kilometers from the triple border with Paraguay.
Near the Falls, Puerto Iguazu is located at the confluence of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers, cataracts are the main tourist center of northeastern Argentina, and one of the largest in the country.
From Station Falls begins the journey to the Upper Circuit. For an hour walking down the runway -1200 mt. without difficulty or stairs that goes through the jungle, crossing streams and suddenly appear the first views of waterfalls. Here it is a wonderful show, but just begun. 
From some vantage points the views are in front of the falls and by the end of the trail top of them. Front, in pink, is the Hotel Tropical das Cataratas in Brazilian land. 
The bus ride is enlivened by the Park's ecosystem explanations in Portuguese, English and English. The first stop, allows visitors to access the Macuco: After a stretch in special vehicles accompanied by guides who teach about the flora and fauna of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, is a fun walk that passes through a waterfall of 25 meters. height: Macuco Falls, where it is also possible to swim to calm the intense heat of summer. Towards the end of the trail takes the boat to the fantastic leaps of the Falls. The full tour costs about $ 35 but really worth it, because the feeling to be part of the falls from the water is incomparable. 
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Garganta del Diablo 
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