Iguazú Falls, an unforgettable experience - Wonder - Argentina

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The Iguazu Falls are located at the Misiones province, northeast of Argentina, inside the Iguazú National Park. Certainly it is a unique spectacle of the nature. It is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world that was originated about 200 thousand years ago. This place is nowadays known as the "Landmark of the Three Borders" (frontier of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay), at the confluence of the Iguazu River and the Paraná River.

The falls are made ​​of 275 jumps up to 80 mts high, fed by the Iguazú river flow. You can take boat rides under the waterfalls and hiking trails appreciating some subtropical jungle animals. But undoubtedly one of the most impressive attractions, is the majestic “Devil's Throat”. A geological fault produced in the main river channel of the Paraná River made ​​the mouth of the Iguazú River was turned into a sudden cascade of 80 meters.

As the river flow has more or less, you can admire from 160 to 260 falls, which on average would be something about 1500 cubic meters per second. Can you imagine this?

The violence of the fall produce a permanent fog, where the sun's rays make multiple rainbows of unsurpassed beauty allowing the swifts to rest hidden behind the waterfall. A unique show in the world that worth living it. The walk under the full moon light, the green train ride or a dinner at “La Selva” among many others, make an unforgettable experience.

We suggest you 10 things that you should do in the Iguazú Falls National Park to maximize your visit!

1 - Visit the Nature Interpretation Centre "Ibyrá" Reta ": A detailed explanation of the biodiversity of the rainforest and local culture.

2 - Ride on the Ecological Jungle Train: A spectacular journey through the jungle and along the Iguazu River, through the different seasons of the Superior Circuit, Inferior and “Devil's Throat”.

3 – Visit to the “Devil's Throat”: Indescribable natural beauty. Impressive mix of sights, sounds and emotion.

4 - Lunch at the Restaurant "The Jungle": A unique opportunity to taste traditional food from Argentina and other international dishes with the best Argentine wines.            

5 - Tour of the Green Trail: An ecological trail tough the Cataracts. You can appreciate birds, butterflies and other species.

6 - Walk around the Upper Circuit: Beautiful views of the falls from above the Upper Iguazú River.

7 - Tour of the Lower Circuit: Gateways strategically located with endless views of the falls from below. An intimate encounter with nature.

8 - Adventure at the San Martín Island: A unique place in the heart of Iguazú Falls. It offers spectacular views of San Martin and Escondido Falls.

9 - Trekking on the Macuco Path: Awesome walk through the jungle of the park. Around 7 km (round trip) to the Arrechea fall in contact with the flora and fauna.

10 - Full Moon Walks: Walking under the light of the full moon and dinner at the restaurant "La Selva". It is awesome to board the Ecological Jungle train to reach the “Devil´s Throat”, everything under the moon light.

Take this opportunity to tell you that the Iguazu falls are in a competition to be awarded as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Do not forget to give your vote http://www.new7wonders.com/es/ or http://www.votocataratas.com/.

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