Iguazú Falls
is where three countries collide, so if you’ve got a week you can explore
Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay in a single trip for a real South American
adventure... If you want such adventure, the tips below will surely be a big
help.
Getting around
Taxis cross national
borders without hindrance. There are regular buses to the falls from Puerto Iguazú
and FozdoIguaçu, and to Ciudad del Este. Transport to Yacutinga is included in the
lodge price; car hire is advisable to explore further a field in Misiones province.
Food and Drink
If you do
like beef, then you‘ll be in for a treat. Beef here, usually served in large
slabs and ubiquitous throughout the region. If you are a Vegetarian – or those
merely looking for lighter fare – will do better in the numerous Italian
restaurants on the Italian side. In Brazil, you can find Portuguese dishes such
as bacalhao (salt cod). For drinks, Yerba mate ‘tea’ is drunk socially
throughout the region, at all times of the day, often from thermos flasks with
metal mouthpieces that are passed around.
Iguazú Falls highlights
Iguazú Falls. Twice as wide, and much taller than Niagara
Falls, Iguazu Falls are the aftermath of a volcanic eruption which left a huge
crack in the earth. During the rainy season of November – March, the rate of
flow of water going over the falls may reach up to 12,750 cubic m (450,000
cubic feet per second). See them from all sides: Brazil for the views, Argentina
for the close-up encounter, Paraguay for the extra stamp.
The Triple Border. Score a hat-trick of huge South American countries
from a panoramic display with a view point over the Iguazú/Paraná confluence.
Ponteda Amizade (The Friendship Bridge). Crossing from FozdoIguaçu, Brazil, to Ciudad
del Este, Paraguay Mayhem on the wild frontier. A human parallel with the natural
frenzy of the falls, prompted by knock down prices.
Itaipú Dam. One of the great engineering projects of the world. Nature under
the human thumbscrew. It is made up of concrete and steel on the main dam, with
earth and rock on side dams. In 2008 the dam generated 94,684 megawatts, the
largest amount of power ever produced by a single dam.
Yacutinga Reserve. A wildlife-rich patch of rainforest
splintered by oozing creeks.
Wanda Mines. In seeping caves (on the road to San
Ignacio), shine a torch on seams of quartz and amethyst crystals, agates and topazes.
San Ignacio Miní. The remains of an astonishing civilization established
in the jungle by 17th century Jesuits.
Health & safety
Vaccination against
hepatitis A, tetanus and yellow fever are highly recommended. The area is malaria-free
so there’s no need to worry. Be extra vigilant about pickpockets in Ciudad del Este,
especially around the Friendship Bridge.
Barry Burts
is a travel enthusiast and loves to go to places that are considered to be
remote and sometimes dangerous. He is also a contributor to Vacation-Now.com. A
travel website that offer people different kinds of vacation rentals available
for lease.
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