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The Argentine Iguazú National Park embraces a large area of 55,000 hectares of subtropical rain forest, with more than 2,000 identified plant species, mammals and reptiles. The fauna includes the black howler monkey, capybara, jaguar and puma, along with a huge variety of birds and butterflies. The falls are located right on the limit between Argentina and Brazil.Iguazú means “Great Waters” in the Guaraní Indian language. The Iguazú Falls are possibly the most overwhelming falls in the world. Their height is greater than Niagara’s by approximately 70 feet and their width by one half: 275 waterfalls plunging
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over a 250 ft. precipice into the mysterious Devil’s Throat gorge, wrapped in a dense cloud of mist. The water plunges at a rate of 6,000 cubic feet a second. Their height is greater than Niagara’s by approximately 70 feet and their width by one half.The falls have a very easy access through a network of solid catwalks which allow visitors to explore them from multiple angles. Activities range from an adventure zodiac boat approach to the falls to birdwatching, upsliding, biking, kayack or just relax in the shadow with your favourite book.
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