Best things to do in Iguazú Falls
Find out more about those top places in Iguazú Falls
Straddling the Brazil-Argentina border, the awe-inspiring Iguazú Falls are undoubtedly one of the natural wonders of the world. The Iguazú Falls stretch for more than three kilometers with the Rio Iguazú hurtling over 250 separate waterfalls before reaching a majestic climax at the horseshoe shaped Garganta del Diablo, where thousands of cubic meters of water plunge over the precipice every second. While the large Brazilian town of Foz do Iguaçu provides access to the waterfalls, they are best visited via the picturesque Argentine town of Puerto Iguazú, where boardwalks allow visitors to get immersed in the mist sprayed off the falls. While the Iguazú Falls are becoming more popular with backpackers, they remain one of South America’s true hidden gems.
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Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls which can also be called Iguaçu Falls is undeniable the largest waterfall system in the world. They are waterfalls of the Iguazú River and can be found on the border of the Paraná, a state in Brazil and the Argentine province of Misiones. The river is divided into the upper and lower Iguazú as a result of the falls action.
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Parque das Aves
The Parque das Aves can be found very close to the Iguazú Falls with its exact location in Foz do Iguaçu. This privately owned zoo houses mainly different species of birds as well as butterflies and animals. With a land area of 16 hectares, the Parque das Aves which opened in 1994 gets lots of visitors and tourists.
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Ecomuseum of Itaipu
Brazil is known for being home to some of the largest facilities in the world such as the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam. With an installed generation capacity of 14GW, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam remains the biggest hug energy producer in the world still operational. A tour of the facility is bound to leave you shocked at the immense size.
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Iguazú Falls Boat Ride
A boat ride tour of the Iguazú National Park exposes you to viewing this park from three entirely different perspectives. The full-day tour begins at Foz do Iguaçu, then a border crossing into Argentina and a quick shower at the Three Musketeers cascades with a walk along the lower and upper circuit.
