Argentina,Travel,Visiting,Igua travel,insurance Argentina Travel: Visiting Iguazu Falls
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The Iguazu Falls are a dazzling andmajestic feat of natural engineering. Crafted by 120 million years ofgeological history these falls create a spectacular frontier between thenations of Argentina and Brazil.The falls on both sides are surrounded bylarge national parks that are home to an extensive range of wildlife and plantspecies. Tours are available of the surrounding tropical area in the parks,however visitors are their undoubtedly there to see the waterfalls.It is important to see the falls from bothsides to fully grasp the sheer size and scope of the falls. If you have visitedother waterfalls such as Niagra Falls in the US, you notice that just one ofthe many waterfalls of Iguazu is roughly equivalent to the whole of Niagra. The Argentinean side of the falls requiresmuch more time as the park geared more towards a visit as a day activity. Theentrance to the park is situated away from the falls and to access the fallsyou need to take a mini train ride, unlike in Brazil you do not get dropped offvery close to the view point. There are various view points to see the fallsfrom Argentina. The first stop on the train takes you to the lower part of thefalls. From here you can follow numerous trails along the side of the Iguazuriver up to the lower part of the falls, seeing smaller waterfalls along theroute. Photos here come out particularly well with the falls located behindyou. You can also walk right up to the falls. You then can return to the trainfor the trip up hill to the view point that puts you above the falls. From hereyou can see birds that fly over the falls and appear to kamikaze down the fallsthrough the spray.The Brazilian side of the falls can be donerelatively quick and easy. Buses transport visitors from the entrance of thepark all the way to the falls, which is included in your park entrance fee.This makes it a very good option if you have mobility difficulties. From thisside of the falls you get to see the whole of the falls and fully comprehendthe sheer size and extent of the falls. The Brazilian town of Foz do Iguaçu is more ofa big town compared to Puerto Iguazu which is nice to explore alongside a tripto the falls.If you really want to experience the falls,it is possible to take boat tours that take you right up to the bottom of thefalls (well as close as is possible). Be prepared to get very wet. Otheractivities are also available in the national parks such as wildlife treks,walking trails as well as a range of adrenaline pumping adventure activities.When you visit you should be prepared toget wet. Especially if you want to get close and take the best photographs. Ona hot day you could even wear a bathing suit, letting the water give you awelcoming break from the heat. You should also try to wear sturdy shoes asaccess to the falls is along a metal walkway that gets very slippery. You are able to visit the falls all yearround. However, the falls are much more spectacular during the wetter period ofthe year. While there is no rainy season it tends to rain more from March toJune. This period is also outside of the Argentine holiday periods which areduring January, Easter and July.Visitors should check before they go ifthey require a visa to enter Brazil. Unlike Argentina, a visa is not issued onarrival for citizens of certain countries such as the US and so takes time toprocess. However, for day trips no immigration formalities are required, it isalways best to check.
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