martes, 13 de septiembre de 2011

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is undoubtedly the most visited place in Misiones and one of the most imposing natural attractions in Argentina, and why not in South America..

Situated in Iguazú National Park, some 20 km. from Puerto Iguazú in the north of the province, these falls are shared by Brazil and Argentina.
Iguazú river is born in Paraná state in Brazil, and after crossing 1,200 km. on a plateau where it receives several affluents, it reaches a fault forming a crack in the interleaved layers of sandstone and basalt where the river runs.  There are more than 270 falls in an area where cliffs and islets are scattered in a half moon. From the visitors center you can walk around trails or there are two basic circuits: an upper path and a lower path. 

  Lower path: leads to the base of the falls, where the spray moistens visitors. It is a unique experience, worth daring the adventure. In this circuit you may also take a boat to Isla San Martín. 
 Upper Path: you have panoramic views from the footbridge in an unforgettable experience.
Another Entretainment: 
Apart from waterfalls, the jungle offers a series of alternatives in a dump but slightly fresher environment with a wide variety of animals and plants. Almost 500 species of wild fowl, 80 species of mammals and an immense variety of reptiles, fish, insects and butterflies live in this ecosystem. 
Devil's mounth- la garganta del diablo.
 Mas de un millon de turistas llegan de todas partes del mundo para contamplar las toneladas de agua que caen desde 73 metros de altura. El parque nacional Iguazu fue creado en 1934 , posee en su interior mas de 400 especies distintas de aves, 80 especies de mamiferos y un  numero incontable de especies vegetales. 
Actividades disponibles:   caminatas por la selva, embarques en lancha por el corazon de las cataratas, safaris. 
Y es imposible no nombrar a " La Garganta del Diablo", una de las mas conocidas series de cataratas, que se unen formando una "U".











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