Iguazu Falls lie within Argentine territory, but views from the Brazilian side can be superior. When on the Brazilian side, take the lift at the bottom of Salto Floriano falls to get a spectacular outlook of the waterfalls. Helicopter rides are also available from just $115.
Iguazu Falls —
Iguazu Falls lie within Argentine territory, but views from the Brazilian side can be superior. When on the Brazilian side, take the lift at the bottom of Salto Floriano falls to get a spectacular outlook of the waterfalls. Helicopter rides are also available from just $115.
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Devil's Throat is the centerpiece of Iguazu Falls, attracting the most visitors. The place to experience the raw power of the cascade, it's 150 meters wide and 700 meters long.
Devil's Throat —
Devil's Throat is the centerpiece of Iguazu Falls, attracting the most visitors. The place to experience the raw power of the cascade, it's 150 meters wide and 700 meters long.
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Nothing can prepare you for the first encounter with the Iguazu Falls says Martin Ruffo of Intrepid Travel. "As a tour leader I used to joke that the only word travelers could muster for the first couple of minutes at the falls was: Wow!"
Wow factor —
Nothing can prepare you for the first encounter with the Iguazu Falls says Martin Ruffo of Intrepid Travel. "As a tour leader I used to joke that the only word travelers could muster for the first couple of minutes at the falls was: Wow!"
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The Devil's Throat is made up of 14 powerful waterfalls, which creates the widest water curtain at Iguazu.
Curtain of water —
The Devil's Throat is made up of 14 powerful waterfalls, which creates the widest water curtain at Iguazu.
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Visitors should be prepared to get soaked. A plastic bag is the cheapest and most efficient tool to protect an expensive camera.
Get waterproof —
Visitors should be prepared to get soaked. A plastic bag is the cheapest and most efficient tool to protect an expensive camera.
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On the Argentinean side, you can walk along several boardwalks for a close look at the falls.
Argentinean side —
On the Argentinean side, you can walk along several boardwalks for a close look at the falls.
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The best time to visit the Iguazu Falls is early in the morning before crowds arrive.
Raw power —
The best time to visit the Iguazu Falls is early in the morning before crowds arrive.
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The Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit paths offer up-close views of falls. You can take a boat onto the river below the Devil's Throat to get really close to the action.
Getting up close —
The Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit paths offer up-close views of falls. You can take a boat onto the river below the Devil's Throat to get really close to the action.
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On the Brazilian side there's access to an incredible lookout with a 350-degree view over the entire falls.
Brazilian lookout —
On the Brazilian side there's access to an incredible lookout with a 350-degree view over the entire falls.
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Visitors should try to walk all the trails in the Upper and Lower Circuit.
Best appreciated from the Brazil side —
Visitors should try to walk all the trails in the Upper and Lower Circuit.
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Visitors may need a visa to cross to the Brazilian side, but the panoramic views, especially in the morning or at sunset, are worth the hassle.
See both sides of the falls —
Visitors may need a visa to cross to the Brazilian side, but the panoramic views, especially in the morning or at sunset, are worth the hassle.
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