{"id":320,"date":"2013-11-05T04:37:15","date_gmt":"2013-11-05T04:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=320"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:06:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:06:29","slug":"iguazu-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/argentina\/iguazu-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Iguazu Falls Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
\n \n
\n \n
\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n\n
<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n\n
\n 4.8\/5 - (43 votes) <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\"Iguassu<\/a>

The impressive Iguazu Falls are located at the border of Argentina and Brazil<\/p><\/div>\n

The impressive Iguazu Falls<\/strong>, which separates the Iguazu River into its upper and lower sections, is situated along the border between Argentina and Brazil. The number and height of the falls vary throughout the year depending on rainfall. The largest waterfall \u2013 the Devil\u2019s Throat \u2013 is about 82 meters (269 feet) high. Around half of the river cascades down into the U-shaped Devil\u2019s Throat. The count of these smaller waterfalls ranges from 150 to 300, depending on the water level in the river. Iguazu is a combination of two words \u201cy\u201d and \u201c\u00fbas\u00fa\u201d, which means ‘water’ and ‘big’ respectively. Surrounded by subtropical forest, the falls appear like a reverse letter \u2018J\u2019. The falls are more prominent towards the Argentine side than the Brazilian side.<\/p>\n

Iguassu Falls History\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Millions of years ago, a volcanic eruption resulted in creation of the Iguazu Falls. Local legends have it that Naipi, a beautiful woman, was expected to marry one of the gods. Instead, she escaped from the wedding with her love, Taroba, in a canoe. The angry god, left at the altar, responded by cutting the river and creating the waterfall so the two lovers would fall to their doom. In 1541, the first European to view the falls was a Spanish explorer \u00c1lvar N\u00fa\u00f1ez Cabeza de Vaca. A Brazilian army officer conceived the idea of establishing a national park at Iguazu Falls in 1897. In 1934, Iguazu National Park was set up in Argentina. Similarly, the Igua\u00e7u National Park in Brazil was established in 1939. The former became a World Heritage Site in 1984. The same title was accorded to the Igua\u00e7u National Park in Brazil in 1987.<\/p>\n

Things to Do<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Besides walking around the park and viewing falls from a distance, you can also go on a waterfall boat ride to enjoy and capture the views of the waterfall from all angles.<\/p>\n

Nearby Attractions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Iguazu National Park<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Considered one of the most visually stunning wildlife destination, the park is home to over 2,000 species of vascular plants along with animals like howler monkeys, jaguars, and ocelots.<\/p>\n

Macuco Safari<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 It is a perfect destination for those who love river rafting in high tides.<\/p>\n

Itaipu Dam<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 People visiting the Iguazu Falls also pay a visit to the mega dam called the Itaipu Dam built on the River Paran\u00e1 (the natural border between Brazil and Paraguay), the seventh largest river in the world. The dam offers a spectacular view of both Brazil and Paraguay at the same time. It is less than 45 km from the Iguazu Falls.<\/p>\n

Sao Paulo<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 The largest city in Brazil is known for its historical attractions, cultural centers, carnivals, swanky business districts, and pulsating nightlife.<\/p>\n

Iguazu Falls\u00a0Facts<\/span><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • The Iguazu National Park was built in 1934 and was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. The Brazilian side was awarded the World Heritage Site status in 1987.<\/li>\n
  • There are 275 separate falls and the source of the falls is the Iguazu River.<\/li>\n
  • The Iguazu waterfalls is second only to Victoria Waterfalls in size.<\/li>\n
  • The altitude of the falls ranges from 60 to 82 meters (197-269 feet).<\/li>\n
  • The Union Fall is the largest cataract at Iguazu Falls.<\/li>\n
  • A Spanish explorer, \u00c1lvar N\u00fa\u00f1ez Cabeza de Vaca, was the first European to view the falls in 1541.<\/li>\n
  • The US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, upon seeing the Iguazu Falls for the first time, described it as \u201cPoor Niagara.”<\/li>\n
  • On November 11, 2011, Iguazu Falls became one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Where is Iguazu Falls?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The Iguazu River flows along the border between Brazil and Argentina, as do the Iguazu Falls. Devil\u2019s Throat, the major waterfall at Iguazu Falls, cuts between the two countries. The falls can be accessed from Iguazu National Park in Argentina or Igua\u00e7u National Park in Brazil. They are at a short distance from the Paraguay border.<\/p>\n

    Iguazu Falls Location Map<\/span><\/h2>\n