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Iguaçu's falls are one of the
planet’s natural wonders. Thousands of Brazilian and foreign tourists visit
one of the main tourist attractions on the country. Foz do Iguassu is the
municipality where the main tourist attractions go hand-in-hand with the
most exuberant scenery provided by nature and mankind in the “Land of the
Falls” it is possible to take in the splendor of the Native and man-made
forests, rivers and lakes, and still in this ecological paradise, have the
opportunity to shop for the most varied products, not only in Foz do Iguassu
but in Ciudad del Leste (Paraguay) and Puerto Iguaçu (Argentina). Formed on
Iguaçu river, the falls go down an average height of 60 meters by an
extension of 2700 meters. The number of falls varies from 275 to 150,
depending on the river's outflow. The major part of the falls is located in
Argentina, but all its beauty can be admired on Brazilian side. Surrounded
trails by ostentatious subtropical forest of Parque Nacional do Iguaçu
(Iguaçu National Park) takes the visitor to runways and lookouts to observe
the falls. |
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Brazilian side falls |
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Our trip begins at the
National Iguaçu Park Visitor’s where we board for a drive through the
lush subtropical vegetation of park en route to the falls. Stroll the
trail descending the canyon that offers the most panoramic view of more
than 240 falls. Take the glass elevator up the cliff face for a view
from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister”
park in Argentina forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the
southern cone which together with the cataracts has been declared a
National Heritage Site by UNESCO. For passangers staying at the Tropical
das Cataratas Hotel, this tour starts walking from the hotel.
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Argentina side falls |
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Cross the Tancredo Neves
Bridge with the lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon en route to the Iguazu
National Park in Argentina. At the entrance the passenger will take a
little train for a visit through the park with 2 stops until the trail
where the walking tour begins to the visit the upper walkways which
allow a different and more intimate contact with the falls and the
rainforest. The highlightof the tripis a visit to the suspended platform
at the very brink of the abysmal Devil’s Throat – largest of the
waterfalls. This trip shows you the highlights of the Argetinean side.
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| Macuco
safari by boat |
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A trip in open wagon
accompanied by a specialized guide. Ride 2km in the forest at a reduce
speed, hearing explanations and curiosities of the native flora and
fauna. Finishing this stretch we continue on foot up to the margin of
the Iguassu River to take the motor boat, specially prepared fro an
exciting trip to the nearest possible of the falls, hearing the thunder
of the waters and getting wet in the mist of the falls, unforgettable.
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| Itaipu
dam |
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Visit the largest
Hydroelectric Dam in the world begins at the Reception Center where an
audiovisual about the dam and power station is presented. Afterwards
visit the dam itself with eight kilometers wide and presently has 19
turbines installed. In the near future the installation will be
completed with a total of 20 turbines and an installed capacity of 14
MW. The impressive civil engineering was built by Brazilians and
Paraguayans across the Paraná River, the 7th world's largest taking
advantage of a 120 m difference of level along 200 km river course.
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| Bird
park |
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here is a real bird
habitat. Walking through the park, by some tracks inside the native
jungle, passengers have the opportunity to see and be together to some
wonderful bird species. |
| Folk
show w/dinner |
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Dinner at an international
restaurant. After that, a musical show performance with typical dances
showing the Argentinean-Brazilian- Paraguayan cultures |
| Casino
Argentina or Paraguayan |
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Visit to the wonderful
Casinos with time to games and to have fun. |
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Ecoadventure tour |
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In the first part of this
tour, you will take a 9km jungle trail and can choose for either doing
it on foot, by bike, electric bicycle or tram. En route, enjoy and
observe the native flora, hardwoods and with luck, some animals and
colorful birds of the region. At the end of the trail is the most
exciting part: powerboats go up the Iguassu river to the Taquara
Islands, large caimans and other river life can be observed from the
boat. Another available option is to do a 30 min kayak trip among the
islands. This trip ends up at Porto Canoas where an optional lunch can
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| Macuco
safari + rafting |
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After a ride in the forest
our route begins just below the waterfalls. Rafting on the rapids of the
Iguassu River with a descent of four kilometers in inflatable rafts.
Helmets and all safety gear included. |
| Selva
Safari |
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Take the Yacaratiá Trail
through the Argentine National Park. This trail is not open to the
general public. Our 2h trip is aboard special 4x4 vehicles that allow an
unhindered view of the tropical rainforest, with its impressive trees
and epiphytes (air plants) Such as orchids, cacti, bromelias and giant
philodendrons., with several stops for short walk accompanied by a
specialized guide.
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Aventura Boat |
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It is a 8km tour through
the jungle along Yacaratia Park by off road vehicles up to Macuco Port.
Here you board boats and sail over 6km until you reach the canyon at the
base of the falls. The visitor approaches the San Martin and Bozetti
falls, those of the 3 Musketeers and the Devil’s Throat Falls.
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Helicopter tour |
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10 minutes: thrilling and
informative , a helicopter flight affords a completely different
perspective of the waterfalls 35minutes: longer flight includes 3
borders, Cataratas and Itaipu Dam. |
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Paraguay shopping |
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Cross the pictures
Friendship Bridge to Ciudad del Este. Ample time to shop for duty free
imported goods and local handicrafts. |
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Borders Landmarks |
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Enjoy the view from the
observation deck at the “Meeting of the Waters” of Iguassu and Paraná
Rivers where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay form the Three Borders.
Three stones markers dating from 1916 designate the territory of each
country.
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| Jesuit
Ruins Argentina side160 |
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250km from Iguassu Falls,
the region of “Missiones” was stage for a fascinating but sad bit of
history. In the 17th century, the Jesuits founded the Guarani Republic
which was an ill-fated experiment for a utopian society in South
America. The brutal policy of colonial Spain an Portugal destroy the
community. Visit the ruins of San Ignacio, which among the most
conserved of the period and preserve baroque traits with stone
sculptures. The communal houses, churches and building, invaded by
jungle, stand in mute testimony to the grandness of the Guarani dream.
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