3. Iguazu Falls consists
of 275 rapids and
cataracts during the
drier times of the year.
It is taller than
Niagara Falls at 269
feet, and it’s
semicircular rim,
almost 2 miles in
length, is four times
wider than Niagara
Falls.
4. Where should you stay?
tay in the Sheraton Hotel in the
Argentinian Iguazu Falls Park or
Hotel Das Cataratas in the Brazilian
Iguacu Falls
Both of these hotels are extremely
pricey, but they have one major
advantage over all the other hotels in
the region, because every one of
them has a national park in their
respective countries.
When should you go?
It's a good idea to visit
Iguazu falls on October
because in summer is
intensely tropically hot
and humid, and in winter
the water level is
considerably lower.
6. You should take a Safari in the forest- A tour that
opens up the secrets of the forest in an vehicle.
You go along luxuriant Iguazu National Park
participating in an enriching experience.
It´s a good idea take a Helicopter Tour- Being up
close to Iguazu Falls is amazing, however, taking
one of the helicopter tours available will offer you
a spectacular experience. You will be able to see
aerial views of the waterfalls and get a complete
perspective of how large they are. The helicopter
tours are only permitted from Brazil, making it an
even better reason to explore from this side of
the waterfalls.
7. Maybe if you know swimming you could
practice Rafting and River Trip Macuco
Safari can also arrange a 30-minute rafting
trip which starts with a transfer from the
boat ride to the raft.
The adventurous may enjoy the zipline/
canopy walk through the Brazilian subtropical
rainforest which ends up with a 40m abseil off
a rockface facing the Iguacu Falls.
8. WHAT TO CARRY?
In order to ensure a relatively safe trip, here are a few things you might want to consider
packing for your trip in addition to your basic toiletries and clothes.
You could to pack a comfortable Shoes -like athletic or hiking shoes. You never know if you
walk into a trail of stinging ants or a mosquito carrying Dengue Fever. Also, you don't want to
have to contend with blisters or twisted ankles.
You need to wear Hat - given the intense tropical heat and sun, this will at least keep your
scalp from getting severely burned. If you're wearing a broad-rimmed hiking hat, it could also
help protect your neck, ears, and face.
If you go in the winter (July-Sept), it can get surprisingly chilly in the
evening, so pack raincoat.
9. WHAT TO CARRY?
Sunglasses - prevents cataracts or other harmful effects of prolonged exposure to the sun's
ultraviolet rays on your eyes.
Some other things worth bringing to enhance your experience at the Iguazu falls include
Lots of Memory in your camera or Portable Hard Drive - you will find many amazing things
that you will want recorded .
Maybe you should to buy a Wide Angle Lens - useful for
expansive landscape photos, especially for a waterfall as
wide as Iguazu Falls
If you can afford buying a telephoto Lens - You will have a great
opportunity to take a photos of all wildlife (parrots, toucans,
coaties, monkeys, and even snakes or jaguars) without getting
dangerously close to them.
10. RESPECT THE PARK RULES
• Stay on pre-established trails, do not use
shortcuts.
• Throw garbage in appropriate places or find
a way to repackage it and bring it back.
• Do not feed the animals. Observe them from
a distance.
• Walk in silence to preserve the sensation of
tranquility and harmony that nature has to offer.
• Animals, plants, rocks, fruits and seeds found at the site are part of the environment and
should remain there.
