Iguassu Falls (the second largest waterfalls in the world) are located between Brazil and Argentina. The two towns located in either country boast nothing of much importance, Foz du Iguassu on the Brazilian side much less than Puerto Iguassu on the Argentinian side. I spent time in both towns however after advice from other travellers decided to see the falls only from the Argentinian side where you get much more up close to the falls and see the overwhelming panoramic view of the falls cascading through the rock face. The Brazilian side offers you an overview of the 'Devils Throat' the area in which the water falls from three sides and mist rises from between 30 and 150 metres, whereas the Argentinian side allows you to get up close and personal and extremely wet!
Legend states that a god planned to marry a beautiful woman named Naipí, who fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. In rage the god sliced the river, creating the waterfalls and condemning the lovers to an eternal fall. Iguassu was also recently named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
The day itself consists of an entrance fee triple to that of nationals (something to get used to across South America) and a rather touristy walk waiting to take photos, however the sound of the crashing water and the sheer scale of the water and its power made it one of the most beautiful sights I have seen in my life.
Legend states that a god planned to marry a beautiful woman named Naipí, who fled with her mortal lover Tarobá in a canoe. In rage the god sliced the river, creating the waterfalls and condemning the lovers to an eternal fall. Iguassu was also recently named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
The day itself consists of an entrance fee triple to that of nationals (something to get used to across South America) and a rather touristy walk waiting to take photos, however the sound of the crashing water and the sheer scale of the water and its power made it one of the most beautiful sights I have seen in my life.
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