Category: iguazu
At least two major points of interest exist within the country of Argentina. The world famous falls known as Iguazu are one of the most awe inspiring natural phenomena in the world. These falls lie on the northern border of Argentina and southern border of Brazil. The third country involved in Iguazu travel is that of Paraguay.
Located on the northeast border between Argentina and Brazil in the Argentina province of Misiones, the Iguazu National Park was established in 1934 as a national preservation. In 1984, the park was declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity, forever protecting it and the many species that reside within its borders. The 550-km2 park is home to over 2000 species of plants including the coral tree, whose vivid red flower is the national flower of Argentina. Numerous endangered species, over 400 species of birds, and butterflies also call the Iguazu National Park home.
Iguazu means “Great Waters,” which perfectly describe this natural wonder. Iguazu Falls, also called Foz do Iguaco or Salto Iguassu, are positioned on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Taller than the Niagara Falls and twice as wide, these impressive falls are comprised of 275 cascades arranged in a horseshoe shape. Traveling Iguazu falls is composed of a two-mile stretch of the Iguazu River between Argentina and Brazil.
The city of Puerto Iguazu is located in province of Misiones on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. Buenos Aires Iguazu is situated right in the union of Iguazu and Parana rivers and is the best tourist spot in Argentina. Puerto Iguazu is linked by world famous International bridge Tancredo Neves with Brazil and Ciudad Del Este city of Paraguay. The Iguazu international airport is just 17 km away and as a tourist it’s easy to reach city of Puerto Iguazu. The tourists visiting Brazil and Argentina really take time to visit this beautiful city for several reasons.
