Water scarcity is
definitely not a problem in Argentina. The Brasilian Rio Iguazu that splashes more than 2 km of waterfalls onto the Argentine territory offers it water in a
myriad of states: moist, mist, drizzle, rain, rivers ... and what rivers!
Iguazu and
Patagonia have something in common: They exhibit the force of nature that you normally experience only on a ship in high seas. A peak into the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) leaves you speachless. A totally quiet,
almost immobile river turns into an abrupt, merciless torrent of water in a
matter of a second. Whau!
A visit at the
Brasilian side is worthwhile to realize the falls' geographic dimensions. They
spread across a seemingly endless horizon. But it is only at the Argentinian
side where you can feel their real force. From above, from beneath, from left,
from right ... each view is different and just as breathtaking as the others.
Crossing toucans,
monkeys, coatis and crocodiles on the path is the cherry on the top. Colourful butterflies that accompany your step and omnipresent rainbows
that pop out of the water mist put you in a trance in which even the masses of
passing tourists don't disturb you.
It's unique.
It's unique.
By the way: You
go to Iguazu to see Iguazu and Iguazu only. The neighbouring towns Puerto Iguazu and Foz do Iguazu are depressing, activities outside of the park mediocre. Restaurants and bars
are basic. Carefull time planning is thus recommended.
Triple frontier and the three of us
A Brazilian house, an Argentinian tree and Paraguayan ship
Brazil has a better panoramic view
Misty, mysterious, mythic
Whau!
A photographer's paradise
Like a pot of steaming water
Hello to our friends in Slovenia! Another snowfall? 3 degrees? :)
Omnipresent coatis, watch your food guys!
A double rainbow
You stop and marvel (camino inferior)
You stop and marvel (camino superior)
Mind you, this is not a zoo, it's a real!
Latest fashion: yellow fur
A rainbow beating the Guinness record
A once totally quiet river getting totally crazy
Happily together (and in the right place!)
See you later, alligator!
The butterfly charmed by Judita (and vice versa)
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